Master handgun safety and marksmanship in Tucson with The Hub Shooting Range’s Essential Defensive Carry course. This 4-hour class is perfect for those ready to take their skills to the next level.
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4 hours
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Basic physical shape required, able to stand for long periods and perform controlled movement.
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The Hub Shooting Range
Master handgun safety and marksmanship in Tucson with The Hub Shooting Range’s Essential Defensive Carry course. This 4-hour class is perfect for those ready to take their skills to the next level.
The Hub Shooting Range in Wagon Wheel, Arizona operates multiple shooting and training locations including Tucson, Lakeside, and Mesa. The range offers lane reservations for pistols, rifles, and shotguns with rental firearm options and electronic hearing protection; a photo ID is required for lane reservations.
Training programs cover defensive handgun skills, home defense, concealed carry, virtual reality training, and women-only fundamentals. The Essential Defensive Carry - Tucson is a four-hour Advanced Intermediate Fighting Handgun class focused on safety, marksmanship, and diverse shooting techniques; it requires prior skills and specific gear and concludes with a skills test to advance. The Home Defense Workshop 1 - Tucson is a three-hour course combining legal insights with practical movement and awareness strategies.
Short-format and skill-builder sessions include the 90-minute Red Dot Pistol Skill Builder and Milo virtual reality sessions at Tucson with one-hour and 30-minute options that use the Milo Range system for interactive decision-making scenarios. The AZ Concealed Weapons Permit - Mesa course is a classroom-only training that meets Arizona requirements, covers the digital application process, and is led by experienced instructors.
Private instruction is available with the three-hour Private Handgun Fundamental Foundation in Lakeside for beginners and a tailored one-on-one or small group format. The Ladies Only Handgun Fundamental Foundation in Lakeside is a seven-hour course for women with no prerequisites and concludes with a skills test to advance to higher-level classes. Reservations and course schedules vary by location; photo ID and class-specific gear requirements apply as listed for each offering today.
Locations
4
Wagon Wheel, Tucson, Lakeside, Mesa
Lane Reservations
Hourly
Rifle, pistol, shotgun lanes
Courses Offered
11
Classes and private instruction
VR Training
Milo Sessions
1-hour and 30-minute options
Reserve a lane, enroll in training, or schedule private instruction at locations in Wagon Wheel, Tucson, Lakeside, and Mesa.
Bring Your Own Gear
Participants must bring their own handgun, holster, and ammunition to fully participate.
Stay Hydrated
Arizona’s dry climate requires you to drink plenty of water before and after the course.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Choose layered, breathable clothing and closed-toe shoes for comfort and safety during shooting drills.
Arrive Early to Complete Paperwork
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early to finish registration and safety briefings without rush.
Handgun (Personal)
Required for training and skills evaluation in the course.
Holster
Secure holster needed for safe firearm handling during drills.
Eye and Ear Protection
Mandatory safety gear to protect during live-fire exercises.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated in Tucson’s dry and hot climate.
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