Firearms Training in Phoenix, AZ | Dan’s Defense LLC


Dan’s Defense LLC provides individualized firearms training in Phoenix, Arizona, including beginner pistol training, defensive pistol instruction, rifle training, and private lessons.
Our approach goes beyond simply repeating drills by helping students understand the connection between what they see, what they feel, and what they do. By recognizing cause and effect, students can make purposeful corrections and build safer, more confident, and more consistent performance.
This course is designed for women—both new and returning shooters—who want to build a strong foundation in safe, responsible firearm ownership.
Instruction goes beyond simply repeating drills. Students learn the connection between what they see, what they feel, and what they do so they can recognize cause and effect, make purposeful corrections, and develop greater confidence and consistency.
Training is provided in a welcoming, supportive environment and adapted to each student’s individual learning needs.
Women who are new to firearms or returning to training
Those seeking a supportive, judgment-free learning environment
Anyone wanting to build confidence through safe, practical fundamentals
Firearm safety and responsible ownership
Foundational shooting and safe firearm handling
The See–Feel–Do learning process
How vision, body awareness, and movement affect performance
Awareness, mindset, and confidence-building skills
Individualized instruction based on how you learn
Purposeful practice instead of repetition alone
Clear cause-and-effect feedback that helps you correct problems sooner
Supportive coaching focused on safe, confident, long-term development

The Baseline Pistol Course is designed for shooters who want more than casual range time. Whether you are newer to firearms or want to strengthen your existing skills, this full-day course provides structured, individualized instruction focused on safe, consistent handgun performance.
Training goes beyond simply re
The Baseline Pistol Course is designed for shooters who want more than casual range time. Whether you are newer to firearms or want to strengthen your existing skills, this full-day course provides structured, individualized instruction focused on safe, consistent handgun performance.
Training goes beyond simply repeating drills. Students learn to understand the connection between what they See, what they Feel, and what they Do. Through guided instruction and purposeful live-fire practice, students learn to recognize cause and effect, identify inefficiencies, and make meaningful corrections.
The goal is not only to improve your performance during the course, but to give you a process you can continue using long after the training ends.
Price: $400
Schedule: 8:00 AM–approximately 5:00 PM
Lunch: One-hour break, adjusted as needed
Location: Ben Avery Shooting Facility; details provided before class
Certificate: Emailed within 24 hours after completing the course
CAUTION:
Due to recent and ongoing challenges, For the safety of yourself and everyone attending this class, Sig P320 Gun will not be allowed.

The Baseline Rifle Course is designed for shooters who want more than casual range time. Whether you are newer to firearms or want to strengthen your existing skills, this full-day course provides structured, individualized instruction focused on safe, consistent performance.
Training goes beyond simply repeating dr
The Baseline Rifle Course is designed for shooters who want more than casual range time. Whether you are newer to firearms or want to strengthen your existing skills, this full-day course provides structured, individualized instruction focused on safe, consistent performance.
Training goes beyond simply repeating drills. Students learn to understand the connection between what they See, what they Feel, and what they Do. Through guided instruction and purposeful dry and live-fire practice, students learn to recognize cause and effect, identify inefficiencies, and make meaningful corrections.
The goal is not only to improve your performance during the course, but to give you a process you can continue using long after the training ends.
Price: $400
Schedule: 8:00 AM–approximately 5:00 PM
Lunch: One-hour break, adjusted as needed
Location: Ben Avery Shooting Facility; details provided before class
Certificate: Emailed within 24 hours after completing the course
Dans-defense courses are non-refundable within 30 days of the originally scheduled course date, and processing fees cannot be refunded. If Dans-defense reschedules a course due to an obligation, the 30-day policy will apply to the new date. Refund requests made after 30 days from the course date or in cases of emergency should be addressed directly. For questions or course refunds, please email dsmith21@dans-defense.com

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Dan’s Defense LLC provides firearms training, safety instruction, private lessons, classes, and related educational services. Training may include pistol, rifle, defensive pistol, foundational firearms instruction, and safety-focused education.
Information on this website is provided for educational and training purposes only. It is not legal advice. Students are responsible for understanding and following all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Students are responsible for arriving prepared, safely handling all firearms, following instructor directions, and meeting course requirements. Unsafe behavior may result in removal from training.
Students are responsible for reviewing and following all firearm, ammunition, and gear requirements before class. Gun rentals may be available on a limited basis but are not guaranteed.
All payments, deposits, scheduling, rescheduling, cancellations, and no-shows are subject to the posted Refund & Cancellation Policy.
All students may be required to complete a liability waiver, safety acknowledgment, or other required forms before participating in training. Participation in firearms training involves inherent risk.
Dan’s Defense LLC reserves the right to refuse or discontinue training for safety concerns, unsafe conduct, suspected impairment, unlawful possession, disruptive behavior, or failure to follow instructions.
Training is designed to help students build knowledge, safety, confidence, and skill. However, Dan’s Defense LLC does not guarantee any specific performance outcome, certification result, defensive outcome, or skill level.
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