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• Intermediate Defensive Handgun & Scenario Training

  • When
    May 18, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Ben Avery Shooting Facility AZDPS Range 4044 W. Black Canyon Blvd. Phoenix,
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  Intermediate Handgun & Scenario Based Training

  Intermediate Handgun- 

  Participants will shoot while moving toward their target. 

  Participants will work with a partner including principles of movement, cover, and communication. 

  Scenario Based Training

  Participants will solve problems using communication, problem solving, and simulated weapons. 

  
  

  
  

  Required Equipment:

  Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP

  Sturdy strong side holster--SERPA Holsters are prohibited.
  

  Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)

  Three magazines minimum (more are better)

  Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely

  Minimum of 250-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber

  Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)

  Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)

  Brimmed hat

  Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out

  Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)

  Closed toe shoes

  Knee pads or a thick towel to kneel on

  Folding chair

  Lots of water and ice

  Lunch

  Sunscreen

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• Arizona Firearms Safety & CCW Course

  • When
    May 23, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    7030 E Old Vail Road Building B Tucson, AZ
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    10

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  This course provides an introduction to firearms safety and storage, legal issues relating to the use of deadly force and mental conditioning. This course meets the requirements for the Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit training. There is no weapon manipulation or live fire practice in this part of this course. Though we recommend live fire practice, Arizona does not require a live fire session for this course. 

  Recommended: Students who have not taken practical pistol may register for practical pistol or make arrangements with the instructor to show proficiency in a private session. Additional fee applies.

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• Arizona Armed Security Guard 16-hour course

  • Start
    May 24, 2024
  •  
  • End
    May 25, 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    AZCSN Classroom 7030 E Old Vail Road Building B, Tucson & Pinal Air Park Range 2 4641 E Pinal Airpark Rd, Red Rock,
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    16

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  Topics Include:

  -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

  -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

  -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

  -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

  -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

  -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

  -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

  -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

  -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

  Required Equipment:
  
  Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
  Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
  Sturdy strong side holster
  Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
  Three magazines minimum (more are better)
  Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
  Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
  Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
  Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
  Brimmed hat
  Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
  Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
  Closed toe shoes
  Lots of water
  Lunch
  Sunscreen
  
  Prohibited:
  
  An unteachable spirit
  Handguns in calibers not listed above
  Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
  Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
  Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
  Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
  Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
  Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

  
  

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• May Lunch & Learn

  • When
    May 31, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Christ Community Church 530 S Pantano Rd Tucson, AZ

  Register

  Join us for our monthly AZCSN Lunch and Learn. This event is open to all church leadership and safety / security team members. 

  Hazardous Materials in Ministries

  What hazardous materials are stored at your ministry? What hazards are in the vicinity? Learn how to properly store, utilize, and respond to hazardous material incidents in your ministry setting. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting

  • When
    June 03, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Reveal Vineyard 13015 W Greenway Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335

  Register

  AZCSN meets the first Monday of the month at Reveal Vineyard near Surprise. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety. 

  Verbal De-Escalation

  Verbal De-escalation techniques are used when a person is becoming disruptive in an inappropriate location and time. This could be during a church service, in a classroom, an office or other non church related locations. You will learn how to identify warning signs that can lead to a crisis incident. Assess risk and use verbal techniques to defuse situations before they become violent. Use disengagement skills to avoid or minimize injury and keep yourself, your congregation and others safe.

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• Mesa Monthly Meeting

  • When
    June 04, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Life"s Destiny Church 2601 East Brown, Mesa, AZ
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    23

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  AZCSN meets the first Tuesday of the month at Life's Destiny Church in Mesa. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

  Verbal De-Escalation

  Verbal De-escalation techniques are used when a person is becoming disruptive in an inappropriate location and time. This could be during a church service, in a classroom, an office or other non church related locations. You will learn how to identify warning signs that can lead to a crisis incident. Assess risk and use verbal techniques to defuse situations before they become violent. Use disengagement skills to avoid or minimize injury and keep yourself, your congregation and others safe.

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• Phoenix Monthly Meeting

  • When
    June 06, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Church for the Nations 6225 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
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    98

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  AZCSN meets the first Thursday of the month at Church for the Nations in Phoenix. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

  Verbal De-Escalation

  Verbal De-escalation techniques are used when a person is becoming disruptive in an inappropriate location and time. This could be during a church service, in a classroom, an office or other non church related locations. You will learn how to identify warning signs that can lead to a crisis incident. Assess risk and use verbal techniques to defuse situations before they become violent. Use disengagement skills to avoid or minimize injury and keep yourself, your congregation and others safe.

  
  

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• I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches & Schools

  • When
    June 08, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Grace to the Nations 6180 E Pima St, Tucson

  Register

  This six-hour course is designed to educate the public on how they can mitigate the loss of life if they find themselves in a violent intruder incident. The goal of I LIVED training is for participants to recognize the need for immediate response to these types of incidents, recognize ways they may intervene, and empower them to make a difference in the event.

  Recommended donation is $20 per person.  

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• Situational Awareness & Verbal De-Escalation

  • When
    June 15, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    First Baptist Church of Scottsdale 5230 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85253

  Register

  Situational Awareness in its simplest form is knowing what is going on around us. This course focuses on building situational awareness in everyday settings. Learn to develop a healthy awareness of what is taking place around you. This course will focus on teaching you ways you can increase your attention to people, location features, and problems you may need to address.  You will be given opportunities to practice awareness skills, allowing you to identify threats earlier and select from your predetermined plan, how you will respond in a specific situation. 

  Verbal De-escalation techniques are used when a person is becoming disruptive in an inappropriate location and time. This could be during a church service, in a classroom, an office or other non church related locations. You will learn how to identify warning signs that can lead to a crisis incident. Assess risk and use verbal techniques to defuse situations before they become violent. Use disengagement skills to avoid or minimize injury and keep yourself, your congregation and others safe.

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• June Lunch & Learn

  • When
    June 28, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Christ Community Church 530 S Pantano Rd Tucson, AZ

  Register

  Join us for our monthly AZCSN Lunch and Learn. This event is open to all church leadership and safety / security team members. 

  Verbal De-Escalation

  Verbal De-escalation techniques are used when a person is becoming disruptive in an inappropriate location and time. This could be during a church service, in a classroom, an office or other non church related locations. You will learn how to identify warning signs that can lead to a crisis incident. Assess risk and use verbal techniques to defuse situations before they become violent. Use disengagement skills to avoid or minimize injury and keep yourself, your congregation and others safe.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Active Shooter Response: Reality Based Training Force-on-Role Player

  • Start
    June 28, 2024
  •  
  • End
    June 29, 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Highlands Church 9050 E Pinnacle Peak Rd Suite 100, Scottsdale
  • Spaces left
    14

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  This entry level Reality Based Training course will provide students with an environment to learn how to safely operate and utilize firearms when pursuing active threats. The course will include a review of different tactics that may be used when moving through interior structures. Students will then practice engaging threats using their verbal, less lethal and deadly force skills as appropriate in a given situation. 

  Participants must have completed the Arizona Armed Security Guard Course through AZCSN. This course is a prerequisite for all other Reality Based Training provided by the network.  

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• Stop-the-Bleed and Emergency First Aid Fundamentals

  • When
    July 13, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Calvary Tucson East Campus 8711 E. Speedway Boulevard, Tucson AZ 85710

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  The purpose of the STOP THE BLEED^® campaign is to make our nation more resilient by better preparing the public to save lives if people nearby are severely bleeding. This preparation is being done by raising awareness and teaching people how to learn three quick actions to control serious bleeding.

  Emergency First Aid Fundamentals teaches you basic first aid and lifesaving techniques to be used in the event of a medical emergency.

  You will learn how to properly assess a patient and how to deal with significant issues such as compromised airway, broken bones, burns, heart attacks, seizures, strokes, and more. 

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• Stop-the-Bleed and Emergency First Aid Fundamentals

  • When
    July 20, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Calvary Tucson West Campus 5170 S. Julian Drive, Tucson AZ 85706

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  The purpose of the STOP THE BLEED^® campaign is to make our nation more resilient by better preparing the public to save lives if people nearby are severely bleeding. This preparation is being done by raising awareness and teaching people how to learn three quick actions to control serious bleeding.

  Emergency First Aid Fundamentals teaches you basic first aid and lifesaving techniques to be used in the event of a medical emergency.

  You will learn how to properly assess a patient and how to deal with significant issues such as compromised airway, broken bones, burns, heart attacks, seizures, strokes, and more. 

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• Phoenix Monthly Meeting

  • When
    August 01, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Church for the Nations 6225 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
  • Spaces left
    100

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  AZCSN meets the first Thursday of the month at Church for the Nations in Phoenix. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

  Keeping Kids Safe in a Ministry Environment

  This course focuses on the need for faith-based organizations to be actively engaged in protecting the children they serve. This overview of best practices will include check-in and check-out of children, volunteer screening, mandatory reporting, preventing and responding to sexual abuse and implementing protective measures. We will examine the scope of the problem, the grooming process, and policies and procedures. Learn about the many hidden dangers and practical ways you may keep the children under your organizations care safe.

  
  

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• I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches

  • When
    August 03, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Pantano Christian Church 1755 S Houghton Rd Tucson, AZ

  Register

  This six-hour course is designed to educate the public on how they can mitigate the loss of life if they find themselves in a violent intruder incident. The goal of I LIVED training is for participants to recognize the need for immediate response to these types of incidents, recognize ways they may intervene, and empower them to make a difference in the event.

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• Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting

  • When
    August 05, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Reveal Vineyard 13015 W Greenway Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335

  Register

  AZCSN meets the first Monday of the month at Reveal Vineyard near Surprise. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety. 

  Keeping Kids Safe in a Ministry Environment

  This course focuses on the need for faith-based organizations to be actively engaged in protecting the children they serve. This overview of best practices will include check-in and check-out of children, volunteer screening, mandatory reporting, preventing and responding to sexual abuse and implementing protective measures. We will examine the scope of the problem, the grooming process, and policies and procedures. Learn about the many hidden dangers and practical ways you may keep the children under your organizations care safe.

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• Mesa Monthly Meeting

  • When
    August 06, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Life"s Destiny Church 2601 East Brown, Mesa, AZ
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  AZCSN meets the first Tuesday of the month at Life's Destiny Church in Mesa. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

  Keeping Kids Safe in a Ministry Environment

  This course focuses on the need for faith-based organizations to be actively engaged in protecting the children they serve. This overview of best practices will include check-in and check-out of children, volunteer screening, mandatory reporting, preventing and responding to sexual abuse and implementing protective measures. We will examine the scope of the problem, the grooming process, and policies and procedures. Learn about the many hidden dangers and practical ways you may keep the children under your organizations care safe.

  
  

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• Women's Introduction to Pistols

  • When
    August 10, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Ben Avery Shooting Facility DPS Building & Range 4044 W. Black Canyon Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona 85086
  • Spaces left
    12

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  This is an 8 hour introductory pistol class, includes four hours in the classroom focused on understanding of safety, function and use of the pistol. This will be done with safe, laser firing teaching replicas. This will be followed by four hours at the range, where the participants will put their new knowledge to use. Training will be in a safe and supportive environment.

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• AZ Armed Security Guard 8-Hour Refresher

  • When
    August 10, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Ben Avery Shooting Facility AZDPS Building & DPS Range 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix
  • Spaces left
    18

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  Topics Include:

  -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

  -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

  -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

  -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

  -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

  -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

  -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

  -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

  -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

  Required Equipment:
  
  Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
  Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
  Sturdy strong side holster
  Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
  Three magazines minimum (more are better)
  Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
  Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
  Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
  Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
  Brimmed hat
  Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
  Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
  Closed toe shoes
  Lots of water
  Lunch
  Sunscreen
  
  Prohibited:
  
  An unteachable spirit
  Handguns in calibers not listed above
  Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
  Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
  Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
  Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
  Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
  Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

  
  

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• Arizona Armed Security Guard 16-hour course

  • Start
    August 16, 2024
  •  
  • End
    August 17, 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    AZCSN Classroom 7030 E Old Vail Road Building B, Tucson & Pinal Air Park Range 2 4641 E Pinal Airpark Rd, Red Rock,
  • Spaces left
    23

  Register

  Topics Include:

  -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

  -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

  -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

  -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

  -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

  -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

  -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

  -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

  -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

  Required Equipment:
  
  Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
  Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
  Sturdy strong side holster
  Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
  Three magazines minimum (more are better)
  Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
  Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
  Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
  Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
  Brimmed hat
  Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
  Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
  Closed toe shoes
  Lots of water
  Lunch
  Sunscreen
  
  Prohibited:
  
  An unteachable spirit
  Handguns in calibers not listed above
  Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
  Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
  Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
  Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
  Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
  Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

  
  

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• Tactical Decision Making

  • When
    August 17, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Highlands Church 9050 E Pinnacle Peak Rd Suite 100, Scottsdale
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    14

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  Tactical Decision Making merely refers to decisions made for short-time span goals. This course focuses on those decisions made under time constraints, where discretionary time is not available. The focus is on the high-risk/criticality/liability, low-frequency events that are typified by the use of force.

  Participants will review use-of-force concepts, observe videos of previous incidents, learn to avoid the traps of poor decision making, apply the priorities of life, and make appropriate decisions based on the situation presented. 

  This course includes the use of video simulation and live action roleplaying in a variety of incidents. 

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• Arizona Armed Security Guard 16 hour course

  • Start
    August 23, 2024
  •  
  • End
    August 24, 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Ben Avery Shooting Facility Berger High Power Building & DPS Range
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Topics Include:

  -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

  -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

  -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

  -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

  -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

  -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

  -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

  -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

  -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

  Required Equipment:
  
  Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
  Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
  Sturdy strong side holster
  Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
  Three magazines minimum (more are better)
  Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
  Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
  Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
  Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
  Brimmed hat
  Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
  Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
  Closed toe shoes
  Lots of water
  Lunch
  Sunscreen
  
  Prohibited:
  
  An unteachable spirit
  Handguns in calibers not listed above
  Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
  Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
  Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
  Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
  Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
  Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

  
  

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• August Lunch & Learn

  • When
    August 30, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Christ Community Church 530 S Pantano Rd Tucson, AZ

  Register

  Join us for our monthly AZCSN Lunch and Learn. This event is open to all church leadership and safety / security team members. 

  Keeping Kids Safe in a Ministry Environment

  This course focuses on the need for faith-based organizations to be actively engaged in protecting the children they serve. This overview of best practices will include check-in and check-out of children, volunteer screening, mandatory reporting, preventing and responding to sexual abuse and implementing protective measures. We will examine the scope of the problem, the grooming process, and policies and procedures. Learn about the many hidden dangers and practical ways you may keep the children under your organizations care safe.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Active Shooter Response: Reality Based Training Force-on-Force

  • Start
    August 30, 2024
  •  
  • End
    August 31, 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Highlands Church 9050 E Pinnacle Peak Rd Suite 100, Scottsdale
  • Spaces left
    13

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  This intermediate level Reality Based Training course will provide students with an environment to learn how to safely operate and utilize firearms when pursuing active threats. The course will include a review of different tactics that may be used when moving through interior structures. Students will then practice engaging threats using their verbal, less lethal and deadly force skills as appropriate in a given situation while facing role players who are equipped to use force. 

  Prerequisite: Participants MUST have completed AZCSN's Active Shooter Response: Reality Based Training Force on Role Player prior to taking this class. 

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• Arizona Armed Security Guard 8 hour Refresher Course

  • When
    August 31, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    New Life Bible Fellowship 4900 W. Cortaro Farms Rd & Pinal Airpark Range 2 24641 E Pinal Airpark Road, Red Rock
  • Spaces left
    24

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  Topics Include:

  -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

  -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

  -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

  -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

  -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

  -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

  -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

  -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

  -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

  Required Equipment:
  
  Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
  Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
  Sturdy strong side holster
  Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
  Three magazines minimum (more are better)
  Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
  Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
  Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
  Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
  Brimmed hat
  Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
  Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
  Closed toe shoes
  Lots of water
  Lunch
  Sunscreen
  
  Prohibited:
  
  An unteachable spirit
  Handguns in calibers not listed above
  Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
  Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
  Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
  Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
  Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
  Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

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• Mesa Monthly Meeting

  • When
    September 03, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Life"s Destiny Church 2601 East Brown, Mesa, AZ
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  AZCSN meets the first Tuesday of the month at Life's Destiny Church in Mesa. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

  Situational Awareness Part 1

  Situational Awareness (SA) in its simplest form is knowing what is going on around us.  This course focuses on building situational awareness in everyday settings. Learn to develop a healthy awareness of what is taking place around you. This course will focus on teaching you ways you can increase your attention to people, location features, and problems you may need to address.  You will be given opportunities to practice awareness skills, allowing you to identify threats earlier and select from your predetermined plan, how you will respond in a specific situation.  

  
  

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• Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting

  • When
    September 09, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Reveal Vineyard 13015 W Greenway Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335

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  AZCSN meets the first Monday of the month at Reveal Vineyard near Surprise. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety. 

  Situational Awareness Part 1

  Situational Awareness (SA) in its simplest form is knowing what is going on around us.  This course focuses on building situational awareness in everyday settings. Learn to develop a healthy awareness of what is taking place around you. This course will focus on teaching you ways you can increase your attention to people, location features, and problems you may need to address.  You will be given opportunities to practice awareness skills, allowing you to identify threats earlier and select from your predetermined plan, how you will respond in a specific situation.  

  
  

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• Stop-the-Bleed & I LIVED: Violent Intruder Response Training for Churches & Schools

  • When
    September 21, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Highlands Church 9050 E Pinnacle Peak Rd Suite 100, Scottsdale

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  This six-hour course is designed to educate the public on how they can mitigate the loss of life if they find themselves in a violent intruder incident. The goal of I LIVED training is for participants to recognize the need for immediate response to these types of incidents, recognize ways they may intervene, and empower them to make a difference in the event.
  

  

  The purpose of the STOP THE BLEED^® campaign is to make our nation more resilient by better preparing the public to save lives if people nearby are severely bleeding. This preparation is being done by raising awareness and teaching people how to learn three quick actions to control serious bleeding.

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• Pistol Mounted Optics

  • When
    September 21, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Pinal Air Park Range 1 24641 E Pinal Airpark Rd, Marana
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  Pistol optics: Red dots can be a significant advantage for new shooters as well as a major enhancement for the experienced marksman. However, they have their own limitations and learning curve, especially if the shooter wants to exceed plinking and look at serious defensive situations. 
  
  This class will examine the hardware, but will spend most of its time looking at the software: the methods of use.  We will establish zero, look at rapid dot acquisition, move from an iron “front sight” focus into a more practical threat focus, study manipulations and more.
  
  Requirements: Paracical Pistol/AZCSN Armed Guard, or the approval of the instructor. AZCSN Intermediate Pistol strongly recommended.  Duty pistol with red dot (limited rentals available), 3 magazines minimum, 300 rounds of training ammunition PLUS 25 ROUNDS CARRY AMMUNITION.
  
  

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• September Lunch & Learn

  • When
    September 27, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Christ Community Church 530 S Pantano Rd Tucson, AZ

  Register

  Join us for our monthly AZCSN Lunch and Learn. This event is open to all church leadership and safety / security team members. 

  Situational Awareness Part 1

  Situational Awareness (SA) in its simplest form is knowing what is going on around us.  This course focuses on building situational awareness in everyday settings. Learn to develop a healthy awareness of what is taking place around you. This course will focus on teaching you ways you can increase your attention to people, location features, and problems you may need to address.  You will be given opportunities to practice awareness skills, allowing you to identify threats earlier and select from your predetermined plan, how you will respond in a specific situation.  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Intermediate Defensive Handgun

  • When
    September 28, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Pinal Air Park Range 1 24641 E Pinal Airpark Rd, Marana
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  This course is designed for those who have completed AZ Armed Security Guard Training or AZCSN Practical Pistol.Continue to develop your protective skills with the pistol, including…

  · Firearm safety rules

  · After-action checks and actions

  · Presentation (drawing) and holstering the pistol from concealment

  · Using the pistol in a 360-degree environment

  · Moving with and using the pistol around other people

  · Firing from non-standard positions

  Required Equipment:

  Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP

  Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)

  Sturdy strong side holster--SERPA Holsters are prohibited.

  Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)

  Three magazines minimum (more are better)

  Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely

  Minimum of 250-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber

  Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)

  Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)

  Brimmed hat

  Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out

  Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)

  Closed toe shoes

  Knee pads or a thick towel to kneel on

  Folding chair

  Lots of water and ice

  Lunch

  Sunscreen

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• Mesa Monthly Meeting

  • When
    October 01, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Life"s Destiny Church 2601 East Brown, Mesa, AZ
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  AZCSN meets the first Tuesday of the month at Life's Destiny Church in Mesa. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

  Situational Awareness Part 2

  This month we will continue where we left off on situational awareness and anomalies. 

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• Phoenix Monthly Meeting

  • When
    October 03, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Church for the Nations 6225 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
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  AZCSN meets the first Thursday of the month at Church for the Nations in Phoenix. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety.

  Situational Awareness Part 2

  This month we will continue where we left off on situational awareness and anomalies. 

  
  

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• Security & Medical Integration: Care Under Fire

  • When
    October 05, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    New Life Bible Fellowship 4900 W. Cortaro Farms Rd & Pinal Air Park Range 24641 E Pinal Airpark Rd Marana, AZ

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  This course is designed to train and equip those involved in church security to treat and manage traumatic injuries prior to first responder and law enforcement arrival.  It is designed in the context immediately following a critical incident with either single or multiple casualties with a potential active threat still present.  This course provides simplifies critical decision making and treatment skills in that dynamic environment that includes triage, treatment, and patient movement. It requires no medical training or knowledge other than the course requirements listed below.

  The course requirements are prior completion of the Stop-the-Bleed Program as well as Arizona Armed Security Guard coursework. Moderate physical activity is part of the course and it requires that participants are physically fit.  

  Students are encouraged to bring their IFAKs if they have one.

  
  

  
  

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• Surprise, AZ Monthly Meeting

  • When
    October 07, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Reveal Vineyard 13015 W Greenway Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335

  Register

  AZCSN meets the first Monday of the month at Reveal Vineyard near Surprise. Our monthly meetings include an opportunity to meet and fellowship with other safety and security ministry volunteers, a training session on a different topic each month, and time to share updates and questions about church safety. 

  Situational Awareness Part 2

  This month we will continue where we left off on situational awareness and anomalies. 

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• Women's Introduction to Pistols

  • When
    October 12, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Ben Avery Shooting Facility DPS Building & Range 4044 W. Black Canyon Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona 85086
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  This is an 8 hour introductory pistol class, includes four hours in the classroom focused on understanding of safety, function and use of the pistol. This will be done with safe, laser firing teaching replicas. This will be followed by four hours at the range, where the participants will put their new knowledge to use. Training will be in a safe and supportive environment.

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• AZ Armed Security Guard 8-Hour Refresher

  • When
    October 12, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Ben Avery Shooting Facility AZDPS Building & DPS Range 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix
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  Topics Include:

  -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

  -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

  -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

  -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

  -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

  -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

  -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

  -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

  -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

  Required Equipment:
  
  Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
  Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
  Sturdy strong side holster
  Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
  Three magazines minimum (more are better)
  Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
  Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
  Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
  Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
  Brimmed hat
  Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
  Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
  Closed toe shoes
  Lots of water
  Lunch
  Sunscreen
  
  Prohibited:
  
  An unteachable spirit
  Handguns in calibers not listed above
  Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
  Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
  Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
  Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
  Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
  Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

  
  

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• Arizona Armed Security Guard 8 hour Refresher Course

  • When
    October 12, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    New Life Bible Fellowship 4900 W. Cortaro Farms Rd & Pinal Airpark Range 1 24641 E Pinal Airpark Road, Red Rock
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  Topics Include:

  -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

  -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

  -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

  -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

  -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

  -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

  -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

  -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

  -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

  Required Equipment:
  
  Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
  Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
  Sturdy strong side holster
  Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
  Three magazines minimum (more are better)
  Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
  Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
  Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
  Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
  Brimmed hat
  Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
  Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
  Closed toe shoes
  Lots of water
  Lunch
  Sunscreen
  
  Prohibited:
  
  An unteachable spirit
  Handguns in calibers not listed above
  Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
  Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
  Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
  Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
  Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
  Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

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• Arizona Armed Security Guard 16 hour course

  • Start
    October 18, 2024
  •  
  • End
    October 19, 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Ben Avery Shooting Facility Berger High Power Building & Pistol Range 4
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  Topics Include:

  -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

  -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

  -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

  -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

  -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

  -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

  -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

  -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

  -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

  Required Equipment:
  
  Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
  Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
  Sturdy strong side holster
  Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
  Three magazines minimum (more are better)
  Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
  Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
  Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
  Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
  Brimmed hat
  Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
  Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
  Closed toe shoes
  Lots of water
  Lunch
  Sunscreen
  
  Prohibited:
  
  An unteachable spirit
  Handguns in calibers not listed above
  Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
  Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
  Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
  Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
  Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
  Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

  
  

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• Women's Introduction to Pistols

  • When
    October 19, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    New Life Bible Fellowship 4900 W Cortaro Farms Rd. Tucson and Pinal Airpark 24641 E Pinal Airpark Road, Red Rock, AZ 85145
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  This is an 8 hour introductory pistol class, includes four hours in the classroom focused on understanding of safety, function and use of the pistol. This will be done with safe, laser firing teaching replicas. This will be followed by four hours at the range, where the participants will put their new knowledge to use. Training will be in a safe and supportive environment.

  Morning: New Life Bible Fellowship 4900 W Cortaro Farms Rd. Tucson

  Afternoon: Pinal Air Park Range Two 24641 E Pinal Airpark Road

  Required Equipment: Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, .380, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not) Sturdy strong side holster Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended) Three magazines minimum (more are better) Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny) Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended) Brimmed hat Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages) Closed toe shoes Lots of water Lunch Sunscreen Prohibited: Handguns in calibers not listed above Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters) Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course An unteachable spirit

  
  

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• Low-Light Handgun

  • When
    October 19, 2024
  •  
    4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Pinal Air Park Range One 24641 E Pinal Airpark Rd, Marana, AZ 85653
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  Take your tactical self-defense training to the next level and learn to protect yourself in low-light situations.

  Most handgun training occurs during daylight, however, it is well documented that many shootings occur under low-light conditions. So why not train for the most probable and realistic real-world scenario? Want to see what it looks like?

  • Rods and cones – the human eye and how it works in low light
  • Night vision
  • Back-lighting and front-lighting
  • Handheld flashlight shooting techniques
  • Shooting from concealed carry positions
  • Point Shooting
  • Target Identification
  • Weapon manipulation skills (reloading, malfunctions clearance under low light conditions)

  Prerequisite: AZCSN Basic, Intermediate, or Armed Security Course and Instructor Approval.

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• Arizona Armed Security Guard 16-hour course

  • Start
    October 25, 2024
  •  
  • End
    October 26, 2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    AZCSN Classroom 7030 E Old Vail Road Building B, Tucson & Pinal Air Park Range 1 4641 E Pinal Airpark Rd, Red Rock,
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  Topics Include:

  -Safe Firearm Handling & Storage          -Weapon Care and Maintenance

  -Weapon Manipulation                            -Mental Conditioning & Tactics

  -Firearm and Equipment Selection         -Defensive Measures

  -Weapon Retention                                 -Use-of-Force  

  -Ammunition Types                                 -Survival Mindset

  -Home Safety                                          -Confrontation Aftermath

  -Law & Legal                                           -Threat Recognition

  -Firearm Presentation                             -Balancing Accuracy & Marksmanship

  -Weapon Malfunctions                            -Written Exam & Range Qualification

  Required Equipment:
  
  Semi-automatic pistol in .38 special, 9mm, 357 Sig, .40 S&W, .45 ACP or .45 GAP
  Minimum trigger pull to be no less than four pounds (more is acceptable, less is not)
  Sturdy strong side holster
  Sturdy belt (double thick 1.75” is recommended)
  Three magazines minimum (more are better)
  Magazine pouch with a minimum capacity to hold two or more magazines securely
  Minimum of 200-rounds of practice ammunition that match your pistols caliber
  Eye protection (safety rated sunglasses if it is sunny and clear safety rated glasses if it is not sunny)
  Hearing protection (plugs and electronic muffs combined is recommended)
  Brimmed hat
  Long sleeve shirt that closes at the top to keep hot ejected shell casings out
  Long pants (cargo style is best to keep loose ammunition in to top off magazines between stages)
  Closed toe shoes
  Lots of water
  Lunch
  Sunscreen
  
  Prohibited:
  
  An unteachable spirit
  Handguns in calibers not listed above
  Cross draw, shoulder, purse, backpack or bag holsters
  Holsters that require the index finger of the shooting hand to release any retention devices (Serpa style holsters)
  Holsters that require two hands to safely re-holster
  Holsters worn in any manner in which they were not originally intended
  Any equipment considered by the Range Instructors and/or Range Safety Officers to be dangerous
  Students instructing other students unless requested to do by the Range Instructor as part of the course

  
  

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• October Lunch & Learn

  • When
    October 25, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Christ Community Church 530 S Pantano Rd Tucson, AZ

  Register

  Join us for our monthly AZCSN Lunch and Learn. This event is open to all church leadership and safety / security team members. 

  Situational Awareness Part 2

  This month we will continue where we left off on situational awareness and anomalies. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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