About Us
Arizona Home Defense is Phoenix’s most renown Firearms Instruction Academy. In operation since 2014, through dedication and effective firearms training, we’ve received more than a hundred 5-Star Reviews. We are staffed by a team of Combat Veterans with more than a dozen combat deployments, hundreds of weapons qualifications, and thousands of training hours.
COMBAT SKILLED INSTRUCTORS
COMBAT
EXPERIENCED
INSTRUCTORS
Our training style is flexible but focused, built to maximize value and minimize frustration. The majority of our handgun and rifle classes are taught as private courses which allow instructors to concentration on assisting you in mastering your weapon.
DECADES OF TRAINING EXPERIENCE
For us it doesn’t matter if you’ve never held a gun or have been a competitive shooter for the last decade. Our instructors are trained to diagnose the flaws in your shooting techniques and provide you with the tools to fix them. All while helping you develop new shooting strategies and building your confidence in employing your weapon.
DECADES OF
EXPERIENCE
IN FIREARMS
Virgil Bland
Senior Instructor
Marine Infantry - Marine Security Forces - Combat Veteran
John Asbury
Senior Instructor
Prior Law Enforcement - Contractor
Combat Veteran - Army Medic
- Absolutely amazing! I took the foundational handgun class yesterday with John. He is a wonderful teacher, very knowledgeable, intuitive and great at reading and understanding the way people learn. I'd never held a gun in my life before and was a little nervous. He did a great job at making me feel comfortable and confident. I felt free to ask lots of questions and go at my pace. Not only did John teach me great handgun handling and safety fundamentals but he also provides a crash course in defensive thinking along the way. I am beyond grateful and can't wait to take the next course!read moreread lessKarina C.12/31/2022
- I currently just finished my seventh class. Yesterday I paused our class for a brief moment to give a handshake to John for the improvements that I’ve made. It was awesome seeing John just as excited as I was, like a football coach celebrating a winning touchdown or wrestling coach celebrating a pinned opponent. Seeing improvements class by class is by far a great achievement, by having an instructor like John is the product of my success.
A big THANK YOU JOHN !
See you next class.
Travis Gibsonread moreread lessGib Gibson9/26/2022I signed up for a Defensive Carbine 1 course, and John was my instructor. John is very knowledgeable in his area of study and dedicated to teaching his craft to those who are willing to learn, and he tailors each class to the student that he is instructing. John offers excellent insight and tips, and I learned a great deal of information and techniques from him in a short period of time. His training is well worth the time and money, and I would recommend him to anyone looking to learn more about how to properly and safely handle their firearms!read moreread lessTyler V.6/26/2022 - Fantastic training and our instructor, Casey, was an unbelievably knowledgeable professional. My wife and I appreciated his calming presence while dealing with both of us. The whole company was very accommodating and easy to work with. I will recommend AHD to anyone that asks. Great team!read moreread lessDave P.8/27/2021Audrey was so flexible with me needing to reschedule (twice!) and incredibly understanding and kind, and Casey, the instructor for the CCW course was amazing! I highly recommend Arizona Home Defense for any courses you're hoping to take, Casey made the course fun and I feel as though I retained far more information than I have in previous related courses I have taken at other businesses.read moreread lessHannah T.5/19/2021The instructor was well qualified and well versed in all aspects of hand gun safety, usage, personal protection and Arizona gun laws. The class left with knowledge that will be useful in all future adventures requiring the proper and lawful use of both hand guns and rifles. A exceptionally good route to insure proper responsibility for an individual to carry a concealed weapon.read moreread lessEarle K.4/27/2021Took the foundational handgun training class. John Asbury is an amazing instructor. I was a little anxious as this was my first time shooting a handgun and he took it slow and made sure my husband and I were comfortable before practicing. He has a good sense of humor too. I can't recommend John enough. We will definitely take some other training classes.read moreread lessBecky Schaub3/26/2021
Cancellation Policy
Due to the nature of private reservations and training, we request that you cancel or reschedule your classes at least 36 hours before a scheduled course time. You may cancel by phone or by email. If you have to cancel your class, we offer you a one-time no charge rescheduling, however additional rescheduling is 20% of your course fee. Courses canceled less than 36 hours from start time will be refunded their payment less the amount of $100 per-attendee . If you wish to convert your payment to credit you may use these credits towards any future class. As we understand the chaotic nature of today’s world, we continue to do our best to remain as available and flexible to all customers.