Looking for recommendations on CCW training in Phoenix Arizona

Rescue2 · December 8, 2008, 10:35 PM

Originally posted in Hogan's Alley (Tactical & Training) with no response, so I thought I'd post it under General Discussion.

If this is *not* the place for this sort of topic, I'd encourage the Mods to delete...

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Okay, I did the search thing, and either messed up with all the wrong key words, or this topic hasn't had much discussion.

In either case, I apologized if I'm opening well trod ground...

Thinking about getting CCW "legal" in Arizona, and have investigated a couple of options. Neither of which gave me instant gratification or warm fuzzies.

I would appreciate the board's opinions on who, or which facility, might offer the best bang for the buck in the east valley.

Thanks...

Recon7 · December 8, 2008, 11:32 PM

Most CCW classes go shoot out at ben avery. Caswells has a class but it is a 12 hour and more expensive than the others. If you take theirs you can get a utah CCW too if you sent them the paperwork and $$.

There is a small store called ultimate accessories on power road and main. It is attached to a tire shop and their instructer is a retired cop I've heard.

I went to Scottsdale Gun Club. they have a few instructors 2 of them are lawyers and the one who taught me seemed pretty knowledgeable. CCW is a pretty basic class so I don't think the instructors have the time to get to advanced. much of the time is taken up by required material and answering dumb questions.

Rescue2 · December 9, 2008, 07:15 PM

Thanks for the heads up info. I'll check around and see what fits best.
Ben Avery is a bit of a drive, but could become an option.

Buzzard · December 9, 2008, 09:04 PM

Try checking the CCW section on this forum

http://www.arizonashooting.com/forums/

A/C Guy · December 9, 2008, 09:48 PM

My wife and I took the class at Caswell's. They are the same price as everyone else in the east valley ($70). It is either 2 weeknights or one all day Sat class, same as everyone else. The state sets the number of hours required for the permit. The advantage of Caswell's is that they have the shooting range, whereas the classes offered by other people are held in a store backroom, or garage, then they make you drive out to the desert for the shooting portion.

cowboy33713 · December 10, 2008, 12:21 AM

Howdy_
The wife and I went to the one at Shooter's World, 3828 N 28th Av,
just a bit south of Indian School Rd, ph 602 266-2600. Fella who ran our class was retired FBI, and kept it pithy.
They have an indoor range there, do sales and transfers.

Silver Bullet · December 10, 2008, 04:17 AM

Sometimes some of the community colleges offer a class, but the shooting portion (on the last day) is off-site.

Rescue2 · December 10, 2008, 10:17 AM

The ArizonaShooting link has given me much information.

I live about 3 miles away from Caswell's, and while it's very convenient, I didn't want to immediately lock in on that as my best alternative.

Being a firm believer of the "If it seems too good to be true, it probably isn't" philosophy, I didn't wish to be swayed by the polished appearance of the facility, nor any self-proclaimed "We're the best" advertising.

I'll continue to evaluate (paralysis by analysis) for a while, but I'd like to take the opportunity to thank all of you for your input.

OPC · December 10, 2008, 05:54 PM

A couple of additional resources:
AZ Dept of Public Safety Concealed Weapons Unit - check them out to make sure the trainer is on the approved list.

AZADFT - The course I took. So-so. Course held at Ben Avery
APDI - Another option. Also held at Ben Avery

Recon7 · December 10, 2008, 06:44 PM

Caswells does have an 8 hour course for $85
http://www.caswells.com/training.aspx
I swear they only showed the 14 hour course for 125 when I was lookin.

AZ Med18 · December 10, 2008, 07:23 PM

AZ shooters world is were I took and I got it for less since I am a mamber but their price is $79.

You can do 8 hours 1 day or a flex class where its 4 hours one day and 4 hours another day.

HuntAndFish · December 10, 2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Looking for recommendations on CCW training in Phoenix Arizona

I took my AZ CCW class at Maricopa Tactical years ago.
Good course in Phoenix.

http://www.maricopatactical.com/ccw.php

brickeyee · December 11, 2008, 11:11 AM

You can always drive up to Gunsite for the day.

http://www.gunsite.net/courses/pistol.html

uponthestair · December 11, 2008, 04:52 PM

My last CCW class was at Scottsdale Gun Club. Great facility and knowledgeable instructors.

I've taken classes at Caswell years ago. Can't go wrong there.

Frankly, if you pick a class at the same place that has its own range you can't go wrong. That includes Shooters World.

Those three cover pretty much the entire valley geographically, so pick the most convenient one to where you live or work and you'll be fine.

December 8, 2008, 10:35 PM	#1
Rescue2 Member Join Date: December 7, 2008 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 38	Looking for recommendations on CCW training in Phoenix Arizona Originally posted in Hogan's Alley (Tactical & Training) with no response, so I thought I'd post it under General Discussion. If this is not the place for this sort of topic, I'd encourage the Mods to delete... ********** Okay, I did the search thing, and either messed up with all the wrong key words, or this topic hasn't had much discussion. In either case, I apologized if I'm opening well trod ground... Thinking about getting CCW "legal" in Arizona, and have investigated a couple of options. Neither of which gave me instant gratification or warm fuzzies. I would appreciate the board's opinions on who, or which facility, might offer the best bang for the buck in the east valley. Thanks...

December 9, 2008, 09:04 PM	#4
Buzzard Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2005 Location: Kingman AZ Posts: 479	Try checking the CCW section on this forum http://www.arizonashooting.com/forums/ __________________ Rick in Kingman AZ , Super Comanche 45LC/410 , ,Armscor .38 4, Marlin 60 & An UGLY 12ga , Savage Axis .223

December 10, 2008, 04:17 AM	#7
Silver Bullet Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 995	Sometimes some of the community colleges offer a class, but the shooting portion (on the last day) is off-site. __________________ I am not a real bullet, nor do I play one on television. American socialism: Democrats trying to get Republicans to provide for them.

December 10, 2008, 10:17 AM	#8
Rescue2 Member Join Date: December 7, 2008 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 38	Thanks to all The ArizonaShooting link has given me much information. I live about 3 miles away from Caswell's, and while it's very convenient, I didn't want to immediately lock in on that as my best alternative. Being a firm believer of the "If it seems too good to be true, it probably isn't" philosophy, I didn't wish to be swayed by the polished appearance of the facility, nor any self-proclaimed "We're the best" advertising. I'll continue to evaluate (paralysis by analysis) for a while, but I'd like to take the opportunity to thank all of you for your input.

December 10, 2008, 05:54 PM	#9
OPC Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Posts: 180	A couple of additional resources: AZ Dept of Public Safety Concealed Weapons Unit - check them out to make sure the trainer is on the approved list. AZADFT - The course I took. So-so. Course held at Ben Avery APDI - Another option. Also held at Ben Avery __________________ *José*

December 8, 2008, 11:32 PM	#2
Recon7 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2005 Posts: 707	Most CCW classes go shoot out at ben avery. Caswells has a class but it is a 12 hour and more expensive than the others. If you take theirs you can get a utah CCW too if you sent them the paperwork and $$. There is a small store called ultimate accessories on power road and main. It is attached to a tire shop and their instructer is a retired cop I've heard. I went to Scottsdale Gun Club. they have a few instructors 2 of them are lawyers and the one who taught me seemed pretty knowledgeable. CCW is a pretty basic class so I don't think the instructors have the time to get to advanced. much of the time is taken up by required material and answering dumb questions.

December 9, 2008, 07:15 PM	#3
Rescue2 Member Join Date: December 7, 2008 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 38	Thanks for the heads up info. I'll check around and see what fits best. Ben Avery is a bit of a drive, but could become an option.

December 9, 2008, 09:48 PM	#5
A/C Guy Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2007 Location: Apache Junction, Az Posts: 308	My wife and I took the class at Caswell's. They are the same price as everyone else in the east valley ($70). It is either 2 weeknights or one all day Sat class, same as everyone else. The state sets the number of hours required for the permit. The advantage of Caswell's is that they have the shooting range, whereas the classes offered by other people are held in a store backroom, or garage, then they make you drive out to the desert for the shooting portion.

December 10, 2008, 12:21 AM	#6
cowboy33713 Member Join Date: December 2, 2008 Location: Valley of the SUN, AZ Posts: 34	Howdy_ The wife and I went to the one at Shooter's World, 3828 N 28th Av, just a bit south of Indian School Rd, ph 602 266-2600. Fella who ran our class was retired FBI, and kept it pithy. They have an indoor range there, do sales and transfers.

December 10, 2008, 06:44 PM	#10
Recon7 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2005 Posts: 707	Caswells does have an 8 hour course for $85 http://www.caswells.com/training.aspx I swear they only showed the 14 hour course for 125 when I was lookin.

December 10, 2008, 07:23 PM	#11
AZ Med18 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 337	AZ shooters world is were I took and I got it for less since I am a mamber but their price is $79. You can do 8 hours 1 day or a flex class where its 4 hours one day and 4 hours another day. __________________ XD 9mm service Ruger LCP Colt Python .357 magnum AK-47 Mossberg 500 12 gauge

December 11, 2008, 11:11 AM	#13
brickeyee Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2004 Posts: 3,351	You can always drive up to Gunsite for the day. http://www.gunsite.net/courses/pistol.html

December 11, 2008, 04:52 PM	#14
uponthestair Member Join Date: February 20, 2008 Posts: 35	My last CCW class was at Scottsdale Gun Club. Great facility and knowledgeable instructors. I've taken classes at Caswell years ago. Can't go wrong there. Frankly, if you pick a class at the same place that has its own range you can't go wrong. That includes Shooters World. Those three cover pretty much the entire valley geographically, so pick the most convenient one to where you live or work and you'll be fine.