Urban Rifle - Phoenix, AZ 2027

What You Will Learn

You’ve got a rifle—now learn how to use it effectively with the Urban Rifle 1 course.

Since its creation in 1983, this course has been the benchmark for personal defensive training with rifles, often imitated but never matched. Urban Rifle 1 is the flagship course of Thunder Ranch’s doctrine.

This class covers multiple spectrums of the rifle, from the setup to effective employment. This course is suitable for shooters of all skill levels, from beginners to highly experienced shooters. Everyone leaves better and with more knowledge then when they came.

This course focuses on using a rifle for self-defense at close range, typically considered handgun distance. It is suitable for magazine-fed, iron-sighted rifles, though other types are welcome. Low-powered or dot-type optics are encouraged, but having backup iron sights is recommended.

This course is condensed for remote delivery from the normal 3-day course at the ranch. Be prepared to work hard both days.

Range Location

Practical Pistol D range at Ben Avery Shooting Facility.

IMPORTANT - We cannot overstate the importance of medical training. Every Thunder Ranch class includes a med block.

• Every participant must have a genuine (no generic brands) North American Rescue CAT, RMT ratcheting, or SOF®T tourniquet on their person during class.

• If you do not own one of the approved TQ’s you may purchase a CAT7 or RMT during checkout.

Class Packing List - we encourage you to download and print this list.

Travel Reminder

When traveling with suppressors and short-barreled rifles (SBRs), ensure you carry the appropriate documentation at all times, especially in case of police stops.

Registration and Payments 

All course fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. No refunds and no transfers are available. Please choose your class carefully.

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