Mesa, AZ · AR-15 training
Rifle Fundamentals
for AR-15 owners.
Master the AR-15 platform from the ground up with NRA-certified instructors: safe long-gun handling, zeroing, marksmanship positions and reloads, then put it all to work on our indoor range.
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$99.99
2-hour class
5:45 PM
Thursday evenings
Up to 6
Students per class
AR-15
Platform focus
The course
Course details
One 2-hour class for new and returning rifle shooters: classroom fundamentals, then the range, with an instructor coaching every student.
Classroom + range · No prerequisite
Rifle Fundamentals
$99.99
2 hours · Thursdays 5:45 PM
The right first step for new AR-15 owners and anyone thinking about buying one. We start with safe handling and the controls, then zero, positions and reloads on the range.
- Safe long-gun handling and range rules
- AR-15 controls and operation
- Zeroing your rifle
- Marksmanship positions and reloads
- Bring 300 rounds, or buy ammo at our store
Why start here
Build rifle skills the right way
The 2-hour Rifle Fundamentals class at Guns 2 Ammo in Mesa costs $99.99 and runs Thursday evenings at 5:45 PM.
The AR-15 is easy to shoot and easy to shoot badly. A rifle that is not zeroed, a sloppy position, or a fumbled reload undoes good equipment. Rifle Fundamentals gives you a solid foundation before bad habits set in.
Whether you just bought your first AR-15, are deciding which one to buy, or want to tighten up your basics, this is the place to start in the East Valley.
Safety first
Every student learns safe long-gun handling, muzzle discipline and our range rules before live fire.
Coaching on the line
Classes are capped at six students so an NRA-certified instructor can coach every shooter through each drill.
A real zero
Leave knowing how your rifle is zeroed and how to confirm it, so your shots land where you aim.
Positions that work
Standing, kneeling and supported positions you can actually use, plus smooth reloads.
The curriculum
What the class covers
Two hours, hands-on and judgment-free. Every student works through the same six fundamentals:
Safe long-gun handling
Muzzle discipline, safe carry and handling on the range and at home.
AR-15 controls
Safety selector, charging handle, magazine release, bolt catch and how the platform operates.
Zeroing
What a zero is, how to set one and how to confirm it on the range.
Marksmanship positions
Stable standing, kneeling and supported positions for consistent accuracy.
Reloads
Smooth, safe magazine changes so you stay in the fight, or just keep shooting.
Live fire on the range
Put it all together on our indoor range with coaching from your instructor.
After class
Your next steps after Rifle Fundamentals
Rifle Fundamentals gives you the foundation. Here is how students keep building:
01
Practice on our range
Book a lane and keep your new skills sharp while they are fresh. Walk-ins are welcome.
02
Rent before you buy
Try different rifles from our rental counter before you choose your own.
03
Join as a member
Members always shoot free and save 10% on every course.
04
Add handgun skills
Our 2-hour Basic Handgun class runs Wednesday evenings.
05
Go one-on-one
Book private instruction to dial in anything specific.
Who's teaching
Your instructors
Every Rifle Fundamentals class at Guns 2 Ammo is taught by NRA-certified instructors who teach this material weekly, not occasionally. Safety-first, question-friendly, and zero ego. Students drive in from Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, and across the East Valley for a reason.
Nicholas Steigert
Lead firearms instructor
Over a decade of firearms training and real-world operational experience, including multiple combat deployments with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines. Direct but approachable, Nicholas builds confident, capable shooters from first-timers to advanced students.
NRA certifiedUSMC 3/7 veteran
Alan Olson
Firearms instructor
Retired Mesa Police Department firearms instructor with multiple decades of experience training new and seasoned shooters. Calm, professional, and grounded in real-world law-enforcement accountability.
NRA certifiedRet. Mesa PD instructor
Common questions
Rifle Fundamentals FAQ
The class is $99.99 ($89.99 for members) and runs 2 hours, Thursday evenings from 5:45 to 7:45 PM.
No. If you have one, bring it unloaded and cased. If not, call us before class and we will set you up. Either way, plan on 300 rounds of ammunition: bring your own factory-new rounds or buy what you need at our store.
A valid government-issued photo ID, 300 rounds of factory-new rifle ammunition (or buy what you need at our store), closed-toe shoes and a high-neck shirt (hot brass policy). Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in, and no alcohol before class.
Yes. There is no prerequisite. We start with safe handling and the basics before moving to the range.
Up to six, so every shooter gets coached. Prefer a completely private lesson? See our private instruction.
Many students add our Basic Handgun class, and private instruction is available for focused one-on-one rifle work.
Rifle Fundamentals registration
Reserve your Rifle Fundamentals seat
Thursday classes are booked on our class calendar. For a group booking or a question about dates, send a request below and our team will confirm by phone or email, usually within one business day. Guns 2 Ammo · 6030 E Main St, Suite 103, Mesa, AZ 85205.
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