Training Classes

You may view our firearm safety and training classes below.  Click on the individual course to view available dates and times, and to register for the class.  If there are no open time slots you can contact us to inquire when it will be scheduled again.

  • Training Courses are available during the week upon request.
  • Private / Group Courses and CCW Classes are also available upon request.
  • Members receive up to 3 standard trainings per month. (Discounts on specialty courses)
  • Each course requires a minimum of three students, or the course will be canceled.
  • You can purchase ammo for use at our classes by clicking here.
Rifle Operator 1.0
COWTOWN RANGE

Rifle Operator 1.0

(1/17/26, Saturday, 9-1 pm Bay 6)
(The last day to register is 1/13– Cowtown policy requires a 72-hour notice.)

At Cowtown Range-10402 W Carefree Hwy, Peoria, Az 85383

This course covers the basics, providing the fundamentals and a strong foundation for all future rifle training. Regardless of your skill level, this is the course you need to become a well-rounded rifle operator. 

Topics Include:
*Operation and maintenance of the AR platform
*Carry methods and sling use
*Shooting positions
*Reloading
*Clearing malfunctions
*Practical accuracy from 10 to 50 yards

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BEN AVERY RANGE

Tactical Steel Match- Pistol

(1/24/26 Saturday, 10-2 pm, Bay B)
(The last day to register is 1/15 – Ben Avery requires a 7 day cancellation notice.)

At Ben Avery Range- 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086

A blend of tactical and competition shooting with a focus on care under fire and fine motor skills under stress 

This will be a scored 1 gun pistol steel match with three stages.
 • Stages will involve multiple targets at various distances and firing positions utilizing the VTAC barricade and other obstacles.
 • You will shoot each stage two times, and your best run will be used for scoring.

We will have a cold range during the match. All firearms must remain unloaded at all times until directed to load by the Range Officer (RO).

Max Limited to 15.

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BEN AVERY RANGE

Pistol Fundamentals 1.0

(1/31/26, Saturday, 12-4 pm, Bay E)
(The last day to register is 1/23– Ben Avery requires a 7 day cancellation notice.)

At Ben Avery Range- 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086

This course is perfect for new shooters or those looking to break in a new pistol. We will thoroughly cover the fundamentals to give you a strong foundation with your self-defense pistol. If you are an experienced shooter, we will push your skills to the next level.

Topics Include:
*Methods of carrying
*Draw stroke from a range belt or concealment
*Practical accuracy from 3 yards to 15 yards
*High-repetition drills to develop bio-mechanical efficiency
*Reloading techniques
*Malfunction clearance procedures

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RANGE 21:31

Fighting Rifle and Pistol 2.0

(2/7/26, Saturday, 10-2 pm, Range 21:31)
(The last day to register is 1/30 – Range 21:31 requires a 7 day cancellation notice.)

At Range 21:31-29840 W Patterson Rd, Buckeye, Az 85326

This block will pick up where Rifle Operator 1.0 left off by adding your pistol to the system. You will shoot and move from cover while learning to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Topics Include:
*Moving and performing physical tasks with your gun belt or plate carrier, rifle, and pistol.
*Transitioning from rifle to pistol, and back again.
*Learning to move and fight with all your gear.
*Dynamic movement and shooting from 10 to 150 yards.

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RANGE 21:31

Force on Force/Force on Target

(2/28/26, Saturday, 1-5 pm, Range 21:31)
(The last day to register is 2/20 – Range 21:31 requires a 7 day cancellation notice.)

At Range 21:31-29840 W Patterson Rd, Buckeye, Az 85326

This course will expose you to the use of Force under realistic conditions. We will use Airsoft and Simunition cartridges to engage opponents in realistic scenarios.

Equipment Required:
*Layers of clothing to protect your skin from non-lethal projectiles
*Eye pro
*Ear pro
*Gloves
*An Airsoft style helmet is recommended

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COWTOWN RANGE

Advanced Pistol 3.0

(2/22/26, Sunday, 1-5 pm, Bay 5)
(The last day to register is 2/18– Cowtown policy requires a 72-hour notice.)

At Cowtown Range-10402 W Carefree Hwy, Peoria, Az 85383

This block of instruction is designed to be very challenging, with an emphasis on high accuracy and tight time constraints for each drill. You will be challenged, you will fail some drills, but you will come out better than when you started. 

Topics Covered:
*Accuracy drills from extended ranges – 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 yards, and even farther.
*Fast and challenging drills from 7 and 10 yards.
*Creating a fast draw stroke from concealment or from your range rig.
*Transitioning between targets quickly, from various distances.
*One-handed and support-hand shooting.
*Timed evolutions will give you a metric you can see and demonstrate to show your improvements.

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BEN AVERY RANGE

Into The Night Low Light Pistol 2.0

(3/7/26, Saturday, 5-8 pm, Pistol Bay F)
(The last day to register is 2/27– Ben Avery requires a 7 day cancellation notice.)

At Ben Avery Range- 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086

This block will be at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in a realistic building façade, including windows and doorways. You will practice moving from one location to another while manipulating the weapon-mounted light or handheld tactical light. We will have fun and run the course for time and accuracy.

Topics Include:
*A refresher on Handheld Light Techniques.
*A refresher on Weapon-Mounted Lights.
*Drawing from Concealment or your range rig.
*Use of artificial lights while moving from one position to another.
*Reloading with a tactical light.

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Low Light
BEN AVERY RANGE

Low Light Pistol 1.0

(3/14/26, Saturday, 5-8 pm, Pistol Range 2)
(The last day to register is 3/6– Ben Avery requires a 7 day cancellation notice.)

At Ben Avery Range- 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086

This block is for shooters who may be new to low-light shooting and tactics, or shooters who may be a little out of practice. We will work many, many reps shooting in low light and darkness. Topics covered:

*Drawing with Handheld and Weapon-Mounted Lights.
* Shooting and moving with artificial lights.
* Use of cover and concealment in low light conditions.
* Engaging multiple targets with and without light sources.

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BEN AVERY RANGE

Rifle Skills 2.0

(3/22/26, Sunday, 11-3 pm, Range-Rifle 2)
(The last day to register is 3/13 – Ben Avery requires a 7 day cancellation notice.)

At Ben Avery Range- 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086

This rifle-only block will cover fundamentals and basic skills to make you a well-rounded Rifle Operator. Flat range marksmanship from 7 to 100 yards will give you a good variety of distances to challenge yourself and your equipment.

Topics Covered:
*Many reps of speed drills to build a solid foundation.
*Many reps of demanding accuracy tests at various distances.
*Reloading and malfunction drills.
*Shooting from different positions at different distances.
*A skills test modeled after a Law Enforcement Rifle Qualification.

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