OUR CLASSES
Our classrooms complete the training experience as a whole. You can expect spacious, comfortable, and state-of-the-art classrooms from SGC. The classrooms offer the latest in audio-visual equipment and can comfortably accommodate 36 students while smaller groups also have appropriate rooms. All of SGC's classes are taught by experienced and certified professional instructors.
DEFENSIVE TACTICS CENTER
The Defensive Tactics Center is a respected training room amongst civilians and professionals alike. We provide first class training for a variety of needs. Locker rooms and showers are connected to the DT Center and offer clean, private facilities for men and women to freshen up after a training session.
CLASS PROGRESSION GUIDE
CLASS SERIES
All Classes
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AR-15 CLEANING
This course covers the proper methods for breaking down your AR-15, performing safety checks, identifying parts for wear, and cleaning techniques. You will leave this class with the confidence and ability to field-strip (disassemble and reassemble) your rifle. We’ll even give you a free cleaning kit to get started!
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BASIC HANDGUN
This class is ideal for anyone who is new to shooting and who is looking to build a solid foundation of firearms knowledge and handling.
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BASIC SEMI-AUTO RIFLE
Got your first semi-auto rifle? Awesome. Now it’s time to learn how to use it
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BASIC SHOTGUN
Learn to be in complete control of one of the most versatile firearms around!
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CCW 5-HOUR
Comprehensive course taught by an active trial attorney/judge pro tem and a master-level competitive shooter
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CCW 8-HOUR
This is a comprehensive course taught by an active trial attorney/judge pro tem and a master-level competitive shooter.
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CONCEALED WITH CURVES
This class focuses on the unique challenges women face when carrying a concealed firearm.
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DEFENSIVE HANDGUN FOR LADIES
This class focuses on the reality women face in the world and how they can best be prepared to combat it.
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DRAW FROM CONCEALMENT
This class will help you with your EDC and help you understand the why’s and how’s of your draw.
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DYNAMIC HANDGUN 1
This course will teach you to take action and learn to handle high-stress and potentially lethal situations.
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DYNAMIC HANDGUN 2
You will shoot from cover, shoot on the move, learn how to properly handle a handgun while moving, and practice shooting from retention (from your holster).
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DYNAMIC SEMI-AUTO RIFLE
This course will teach you to shoot from cover, shoot on the move, learn how to properly handle your firearm while moving. You will practice dynamic loading to keep your firearm loaded at all times.
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EMERGENCY ESSENTIALS
The only thing more tragic than death... is a death that could have been prevented.
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FAMILY FIREARMS SAFETY
If you’re looking to introduce firearms to your family or your family to firearms, this class is for you!
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HANDGUN CLEANING
This course covers the proper methods for breaking down your handgun, performing safety checks, identifying parts for wear, and cleaning techniques. You will leave this class with the confidence and ability to field-strip (disassemble and reassemble) your handgun. We’ll even give you a free cleaning kit to get started!
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HOLSTER DRAW SHOOT
This course will teach you to properly draw from your holster, exchange magazines, and clear various malfunctions. Members who pass this class will be considered “Holster-Qualified” and can draw from a holster on the range!
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IMPROVED HANDGUN MARKSMANSHIP
This course will build on the fundamentals of marksmanship, refining your proficiency and accuracy with a handgun.
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KID`S SUMMER CAMP
Training with the Scottsdale Gun Club is one of the best decisions you can make towards bettering yourself.
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LADIES OF LIBERTY
This course is designed specifically for women with little or no shooting experience to get them comfortable with handling a firearm.
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LEGAL USE OF LETHAL FORCE
This class will provide you with an overview of the appropriate and limited use of lethal force and the legal fallout that follows.
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LOW LIGHT HANDGUN
This course will teach you to evaluate threat and non-threat scenarios, shoot with lasers, employ the tactical use of white light, and navigate shooting with primary and support hands
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MINDSET VIRTUAL DECISION MAKING
This seminar will teach you to be in complete control of your surroundings by employing a defensive mindset, tactics for escape and reaction, and decision making.
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NEVER BE A VICTIM
This class will help you to discover and explore the vulnerable areas in your life and address them to keep you from becoming a crime statistic.
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NEW TO YOU
This is a fantastic class for the new Handgun owner. Learn firearms safety and fundamentals. How to keep your firearms secure. We will also talk about ammunition and storage.
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RED DOT OPERATOR COURSE
You will learn how to zero your Red Dot for a handgun. You will also learn how to find your Red Dot quickly. Learn how to use your Handgun when your Red Dot is NOT working as well.
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SEMI-AUTO RIFLE POSITIONS DRILLS
This course will give you multiple techniques to keep rifle loaded, teaching you how to engage moving targets and increased accuracy.
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SUPPRESSOR INFO AND SHOOT
Have questions about suppressors?
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TWO-DAY HANDGUN SERIES
Over the course of two days, you will become proficient in a variety of intermediate to advanced handgun skills, giving you the edge in dangerous scenarios. From how to draw your sidearm to being aware of your environment. Learn to be aware of and react to your surroundings, draw from a holster, engage multiple targets and shoot while moving.
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YOUNG ADULTS INTRO TO FIREARMS
This course will introduce young adults (age 13-20) to the four basic types of firearms: revolvers, semi-automatic handguns, bolt and semi-automatic rifles, and shotguns. You will discuss in the classroom and shoot on the range.
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YOUTH INTRO TO FIREARMS
This course is an excellent introduction to firearms for younger kids. They will learn firearm safety, fundamentals of shooting, and get practical experience with one of our instructors on the range!
Handgun
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BASIC HANDGUN
This class is ideal for anyone who is new to shooting and who is looking to build a solid foundation of firearms knowledge and handling.
-
CCW 5-HOUR
Comprehensive course taught by an active trial attorney/judge pro tem and a master-level competitive shooter
-
DRAW FROM CONCEALMENT
This class will help you with your EDC and help you understand the why’s and how’s of your draw.
-
DYNAMIC HANDGUN 1
This course will teach you to take action and learn to handle high-stress and potentially lethal situations.
-
DYNAMIC HANDGUN 2
You will shoot from cover, shoot on the move, learn how to properly handle a handgun while moving, and practice shooting from retention (from your holster).
-
HOLSTER DRAW SHOOT
This course will teach you to properly draw from your holster, exchange magazines, and clear various malfunctions. Members who pass this class will be considered “Holster-Qualified” and can draw from a holster on the range!
-
IMPROVED HANDGUN MARKSMANSHIP
This course will build on the fundamentals of marksmanship, refining your proficiency and accuracy with a handgun.
-
LADIES OF LIBERTY
This course is designed specifically for women with little or no shooting experience to get them comfortable with handling a firearm.
-
LOW LIGHT HANDGUN
This course will teach you to evaluate threat and non-threat scenarios, shoot with lasers, employ the tactical use of white light, and navigate shooting with primary and support hands
-
TWO-DAY HANDGUN SERIES
Over the course of two days, you will become proficient in a variety of intermediate to advanced handgun skills, giving you the edge in dangerous scenarios. From how to draw your sidearm to being aware of your environment. Learn to be aware of and react to your surroundings, draw from a holster, engage multiple targets and shoot while moving.
Rifle
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AR-15 CLEANING
This course covers the proper methods for breaking down your AR-15, performing safety checks, identifying parts for wear, and cleaning techniques. You will leave this class with the confidence and ability to field-strip (disassemble and reassemble) your rifle. We’ll even give you a free cleaning kit to get started!
-
BASIC SEMI-AUTO RIFLE
Got your first semi-auto rifle? Awesome. Now it’s time to learn how to use it
-
DYNAMIC SEMI-AUTO RIFLE
This course will teach you to shoot from cover, shoot on the move, learn how to properly handle your firearm while moving. You will practice dynamic loading to keep your firearm loaded at all times.
-
SEMI-AUTO RIFLE POSITIONS DRILLS
This course will give you multiple techniques to keep rifle loaded, teaching you how to engage moving targets and increased accuracy.
Skills & Seminars
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AR-15 CLEANING
This course covers the proper methods for breaking down your AR-15, performing safety checks, identifying parts for wear, and cleaning techniques. You will leave this class with the confidence and ability to field-strip (disassemble and reassemble) your rifle. We’ll even give you a free cleaning kit to get started!
-
CCW 5-HOUR
Comprehensive course taught by an active trial attorney/judge pro tem and a master-level competitive shooter
-
CONCEALED WITH CURVES
This class focuses on the unique challenges women face when carrying a concealed firearm.
-
EMERGENCY ESSENTIALS
The only thing more tragic than death... is a death that could have been prevented.
-
HANDGUN CLEANING
This course covers the proper methods for breaking down your handgun, performing safety checks, identifying parts for wear, and cleaning techniques. You will leave this class with the confidence and ability to field-strip (disassemble and reassemble) your handgun. We’ll even give you a free cleaning kit to get started!
-
HOLSTER DRAW SHOOT
This course will teach you to properly draw from your holster, exchange magazines, and clear various malfunctions. Members who pass this class will be considered “Holster-Qualified” and can draw from a holster on the range!
-
LADIES OF LIBERTY
This course is designed specifically for women with little or no shooting experience to get them comfortable with handling a firearm.
-
LEGAL USE OF LETHAL FORCE
This class will provide you with an overview of the appropriate and limited use of lethal force and the legal fallout that follows.
-
MINDSET VIRTUAL DECISION MAKING
This seminar will teach you to be in complete control of your surroundings by employing a defensive mindset, tactics for escape and reaction, and decision making.
-
NEVER BE A VICTIM
This class will help you to discover and explore the vulnerable areas in your life and address them to keep you from becoming a crime statistic.
-
NEW TO YOU
This is a fantastic class for the new Handgun owner. Learn firearms safety and fundamentals. How to keep your firearms secure. We will also talk about ammunition and storage.
-
RED DOT OPERATOR COURSE
You will learn how to zero your Red Dot for a handgun. You will also learn how to find your Red Dot quickly. Learn how to use your Handgun when your Red Dot is NOT working as well.
-
SUPPRESSOR INFO AND SHOOT
Have questions about suppressors?
Women's
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CONCEALED WITH CURVES
This class focuses on the unique challenges women face when carrying a concealed firearm.
-
DEFENSIVE HANDGUN FOR LADIES
This class focuses on the reality women face in the world and how they can best be prepared to combat it.
-
LADIES OF LIBERTY
This course is designed specifically for women with little or no shooting experience to get them comfortable with handling a firearm.
Youth & Family
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FAMILY FIREARMS SAFETY
If you’re looking to introduce firearms to your family or your family to firearms, this class is for you!
-
KID`S SUMMER CAMP
Training with the Scottsdale Gun Club is one of the best decisions you can make towards bettering yourself.
-
YOUNG ADULTS INTRO TO FIREARMS
This course will introduce young adults (age 13-20) to the four basic types of firearms: revolvers, semi-automatic handguns, bolt and semi-automatic rifles, and shotguns. You will discuss in the classroom and shoot on the range.
-
YOUTH INTRO TO FIREARMS
This course is an excellent introduction to firearms for younger kids. They will learn firearm safety, fundamentals of shooting, and get practical experience with one of our instructors on the range!
Home & Personal Defense
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MINDSET VIRTUAL DECISION MAKING
This seminar will teach you to be in complete control of your surroundings by employing a defensive mindset, tactics for escape and reaction, and decision making.
-
NEVER BE A VICTIM
This class will help you to discover and explore the vulnerable areas in your life and address them to keep you from becoming a crime statistic.