Changes To Shipping Your Firearm To/From Gunsite Shipping companies have now succumbed to the political correctness and pressure from the Democrats as to gun control.  Since Congress is following the will of the constituents and will not pass gun control legislation, they are attempting to negatively influence the shooting industry in other ways.  UPS and FedEx no longer follow the ATF regulation allowing a person to ship their legally owned firearm to themselves.  The two major shippers now require you to take your firearm to an FFL, pay them to enter it in their bound book and ship it … [Read more...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PAULDEN, AZ – October 12, 2022 – Gunsite Academy, the world’s oldest and largest premiere firearms training school is proud to announce the addition of two new certified instructors to their staff. Matt Avenatti of Newton, New Jersey and Matthew Eagleston of Woodbury, Ct have earned their certifications as staff firearms instructor at Gunsite Academy. Becoming a recognized Gunsite Academy instructor is no easy task. Requiring hundreds of hours of training and attending numerous classes at Gunsite Academy, the candidate must then be recommended by a certified Gunsite … [Read more...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PAULDEN, AZ  - June 23, 2022 - For the 7th consecutive year Gunsite Academy, the world’s premier firearms training facility is proud to host The Stephanie Lynne Calams Memorial Scholarship Combat Competition Match. The goal of this fundraiser is to assist low income kids in attending college. Stephanie Calams was a schoolteacher who taught English as a 2nd language to 6th graders. She focused all her energy toward preparing her students for academic success, tutoring before and after school, buying school supplies from her own pocket, doing what she could. Stephanie … [Read more...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PAULDEN, AZ – May 11,2022 – Gunsite Academy, the world’s premier firearms training facility is proud to announce the continuation of its long-time support of the Armed Women of America. A non-profit organization with chapters across the country, the AWA offers women the opportunity to learn and grow in their ability to handle firearms safely and competently. In addition to being a top-level sponsor, Gunsite Academy is also the host range for Arizona’s largest AWA chapter in the state and will be assisting the AWA with their on-going education … [Read more...]

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PAULDEN, AZ – July 29, 2022 – Gunsite Academy, the world’s oldest premiere firearms training school is proud to announce 39-year-old Brian DeKind of Lake Villa, IL has earned his certification as a staff firearms instructor at Gunsite Academy. Becoming a recognized Gunsite Academy instructor is no easy task. Requiring hundreds of hours of training and attending numerous classes at Gunsite Academy, the candidate must then be recommended by a certified Gunsite Range Master. Once recommended, the candidate goes through intensive training, working with numerous … [Read more...]