There is no substitute for experience...

The Ben Avery Shooting Facility, in conjunction with the Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association and the National Rifle Association, is offering the NRA FIRST STEPS ORIENTATION program for new gun owners.  This course addresses firearms safety and basic orientation for individuals and families who want to know more about their pistol and/or rifle.  Each of us are concerned about our personal safety.  This 3 hour class is dedicated to the new shooter.  If you are not familiar with firearms and feel you need to know more, this is the place to start.  You owe it to yourself and your family.

The NRA FIRST STEPS Orientation Program addresses:

Firearm Safety
Parts and Operation
Ammunition
Shooting Fundamentals
Shooting from the Bench Rest
Cleaning
Storage
Training Opportunities

The program Format Includes:

NRA Certified Instructors
Classroom Training
Live Range Firing

About the Class:

This 3 hour class consists of classroom training and a range session.  Classes are held at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility.  Each student will be supplied with instructional handouts that make excellent reference and refresher material.

Shooting instruction includes the firing of live ammunition in a practice session under the supervision of NRA Certified Instructors.  Students are to bring their own firearms and factory ammunition.

Two separate classes are offered, one for pistol, the other for rifle.  Classes are offered monthly.

Call 602-957-2365 for class dates and times.

Class size is limited.  Pre-registration is required.  Payment is due at the time of registration.

Pistol class students must provide their own pistol and 50 rounds of factory ammunition.  Reloads are prohibited.

Rifle class students may provide their own rifle.  A limited number of .22 caliber single shot rifles are available for use during the class, at no charge, if reserved in advance.  Rifle class students must also provide 50 rounds of factory ammunition.