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Kickstart your shooting journey with Acosta Guns and Gear’s firearm training courses, designed for all skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your tactical skills, our expert instructors provide hands-on, practical training to boost your confidence and accuracy..
Meet Your Instructor
AJ Santiago
Certified Firearm Instructor
AJ is the embodiment of the quiet professional. As a former Chief Warrant Officer and a highly decorated combat veteran, he’s flown Blackhawk helicopters through multiple combat deployments, earning respect and medals for his valor. With a career built on calm precision and saving lives, AJ now channels his deep experience into firearm training. As a certified instructor, he brings a steady, no-nonsense approach, quietly passing on the skills and wisdom he’s gained from years of dedicated service. AJ’s focus remains on preparing others with the same quiet confidence that has guided him through every mission.
FIREARM COURSE TESTIMONIALS
Here’s What Our Customers Are Saying
“AJ was great. He is very knowledgeable and made the class enjoyable. He presented the information in an easy to understand and follow format. He also provided some great training materials to take home that will be very useful to reference in the future. I highly recommend him for the CCW class.“
Don H.
CCW Student ・ Phoenix, AZ
“AJ was amazing and very informative! He answered all my questions and made me feel way more comfortable with my rights as a gun owner. I highly recommend him and his class.“
Nicole H.
CCW Student ・ Phoenix, AZ
“Great experience very knowledgeable and learned a lot of useful things from stance to scenario very well explained I enjoyed myself“
Andrew W.
CCW Student ・ Phoenix, AZ
“AJ made the class very informative and fun. I enjoyed the presentation and how he let everybody interact and asked our feedback or scenarios. He provided food and drink for us and asked us if we needed breaks. Thank you AJ and his wife “
Sarah N.
CCW Student ・ Phoenix, AZ