Welcome to Up In Smoke Firearms Training (USFT), LLC

Course includes:

Safety Briefing & Safe Gun Handling & Storage, Firearms Retention & Equipment, Ammunition, Law & Legal, Firearms Care & Maintenance, Mental Conditioning & Tactics, Firearms Manipulation & Marksmanship, Threat Recognition & Judgmental Shooting, a Written Test, and Firearms qualification.

Safety skills when handling & shooting, reloading, malfunction drills, using a holster, safe storage in the home, determining the right firearm for you & concealment methods. Client will learn proper cleaning techniques for the firearm(s). Client is responsible for own ammunition & firearms used. Firearms in the calibers of 9mm, .357, .40, and .45 can be rented from the instructor. AR15 can be rented. Completion card awarded; 8-hour class. 

All basic picourses offer training with the  Shot Indicating Resetting Trigger (SIRT) Training Pistol. Check out the video.  https://nextleveltraining.com/learn-about-sirt/

Safety skills when handling, shooting, & reloading. Client will learn proper cleaning techniques with the shotgun(s). Client will learn the difference between hunting & personal protection with a shotgun. Client is responsible for own ammunition & shotgun.  A shotgun may be rented by the instructor at an additional cost. 4-6 hours depending on the client.

Learning the knowledge, skills, and attitude to become an RSO on a range. The NRA RSO course is a 9-hour class. Upon successfully passing the client is awarded a card and certificate.  Click on the link for classes: https://www.nrainstructors.org/SearchResults.aspx?State=y&SearchState=AZ&id=5&bsa=&youth=&women=

Course meets the requirements by the AZ DPS for your CCW permit. This  class is for prior military & those individuals that have already completed a Basic Pistol Course through the NRA, The training focuses on the use of force when responding to a self-defense response & will also cover current ARS as applied to CCW, traveling while armed in the United States, interactions with local, state, county & federal agencies, as well as prohibited carry locations. 2-hour lecture/1-hour live fire.

This consists of both indoor classroom & outdoor (live range) firing. This course is perfect for the first time shooter who has never had a basic firearms course or anyone willing to attend a handgun marksmanship and safety refresher course. The first 3-hours is dedicated to pistol safety and marksmanship. The client will receive information on firearm and ammunition selections along with the fundamentals of shooting.

Explaining the safety fundamentals of firearms for the family.  Demonstrating when all the safe gun handling rules are applied and enforced there is no reason to fear having a firearm in the home. Explaining the difference between having a firearm(s) as a means of protection, sport and/or reaction purposes. Explaining the do's & don'ts of someone coming across an unknown firearm.

Instruction is provided in the home or at the range, as per the request of the client.

This qualification course can be added to your Basic Handgun or Rifle Course, so you can walk away with the Sharpshooter, Marksmanship, or Expert level awards.

Are you looking for a reliable first time holster for your handgun or maybe it is time to replace those old ones you have lying around and/or you didn't feel comfortable with what you had originally bought?

I highly recommend that you visit www.eclipseholster.com. The company has IWB and OWB types of holsters.  You will love what they have to offer in holsters, magazine holders, belts, etc. at reasonable prices.  This is where I buy all of my holsters now.

This is an 8-hour course for armed security guards that must attend mandated yearly certification.  This course includes:

Review of the Arizona laws, safe handling, storage, & equipment, Firearms retention, manipulation, & qualification, Mental conditioning & tactics, Threat recognition & judgmental shooting, Written test, and Firearms qualification.

Responding to multiple threats in & outside the home, tactical reloading on the move, preparing for emergency threats, clearing buildings, learning the difference between concealment & coverage, shooting from obstacles & from the prone, kneeling & standing positions, transitioning between the handgun & rifle during malfunctions & empty gun reloads, injured hand & arm shooting & learning to reload & clear malfunctions while injured, & preparing for troubled times. 8-hours. Basic course required. 

This one is for our men and women in blue that have retired and are looking to keep up on those firearms proficiency skills each month.

You can decide to shoot at just the paper targets or hone in on tighter groupings and shoot at medal targets OR both. Or you can throw in some tactical movement drills using barriers and obstacles in order to keep that old ticker functioning properly.  You decide the range time is yours for the hour. Last Saturdays of the month by appointment only.

Basics of becoming a handgun and rifle competitor.  Evaluating which organization(s) to join in order to begin competing. Evaluating the best type of firearm(s) to be used based upon the client endeavors.

Learning the basic and advanced fundamentals to become a competitive 1911 handgun shooter for competitions involving the CMP and NRA. Client is responsible for the firearms, ammunition, and ear & eye protection.

This course is designed for shooters that are interested in the athletic sport of high power rifle competition. The shorter version of the course is for hunters looking to tune-in & zero-in their rifle(s) for the hunt. The basics of long range shooting are applied.

Learning basic and advanced shooting fundamentals with the M-1 Garand, M-1 Carbine, M1903 Springfield, and M1917 Enfield rifle platforms. Client is responsible for ammunition, type of rifle, ear and eye protection.

Storing firearms in a home, responding to intruders in the home, keeping the family safe in the home, and considerations of the type of ammunition to be used for protection in the home. Discussion on Arizona laws on use of force and considerations of additional insurance.  Training the family on how to respond and staying in safe locations. Client is responsible for ammunition and types of firearms to be used.  Discussion on vehicle firearm safes. 6-hour class.

If you are interested in obtaining Distinguished Expert, Expert, Sharpshooter, or Marksman qualifications through the NRA. Client is responsible for ammunition, firearm(s) used, ear & eye protection.  Once qualified for the category desired client will be issued a certificate, medal & pin to proudly display.

Learning the knowledge, skills, and attitude to become a competitive air rifle or small bore rifle coach. 16-hour class. Must pass the written exam with 85% or better, have total participant involvement (TPI) & be recommended by the NCDS Instructor for certification.  Upon successfully passing the course the client is awarded a card and certificate from the NRA.

Click the following link for classes: https://www.nrainstructors.org/SearchResults.aspx?State=y&SearchState=AZ&id=44&bsa=&youth=&women=

Learning the basic & advanced fundamentals of becoming a better athlete shooter. Must bring own air rifle and associated equipment. Perfect training for American Legion JSSP, JROTC, 4-H, and BSA air rifle programs. Upon successfully completion of the course the client is awarded a certificate.  8-hour clinic.

Learning advanced fundamentals to improve upon as a coach to better help your athlete shooters become national competitors. Upon successfully completion of the course the client is awarded a certificate.  8-hour clinic.

Becoming certified as a NRA RSO within the standard 9-hours, but also participating in firearms malfunction scenarios, emergency scenarios, & range inspection & development scenarios. 16-hour class for American Legion JSSP Coaches.  You will learn much more in this setting compared to the NRA on-line or standard 9-hour course.