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1st Line Of Defense

Firearm instructorShooting range

4091 W Lake Echo Road, Tucson, AZ

Self-described as follows: 1st Line Of Defense is a firearms training organization based in Tucson, Arizona, offering pistol and carbine courses led by instructor Cosmo "Chief" Recuparo.

Profile updated July 17, 2026

What they offer

Access
Private club

Classes

Courses offered
ClassLength
Pistol Basics CourseIntroduction to safe handling, grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, and basic shooting fundamentals.Length: 2 hours
Pistol Optics CourseLength: 2 hours
EDC/CQD Pistol CourseComprehensive training on daily carry, safe holstering, garment control, draw stroke, C.A.R method, and tactical reloads. Not a CCW permit course.Length: 2.5 hours
Advanced Pistol CourseBuilds on foundational skills with advanced drills, stress shooting, and precision under pressure.
Carbine Basics CourseIntroduction to carbine handling, safety, operation, and basic marksmanship.Length: 2 hours
Advanced Carbine Course
Youth Carbine CourseSafety-first instruction for youth shooters aged 8–17 in a controlled environment.Length: 2 hours
Carbine Maintenance CourseTeaches proper cleaning, field-stripping, and identifying wear vs. damage in semi-automatic rifles.
Pistol Maintenance Course
Drills & TargetsA collection of Red Dot, Cold Start, and Standards drills for practice and skill development.

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1st Line Of Defense is one of 19 firearms instructors in Tucson, AZ that our research has identified. Overall, USA Arms lists 29 gun shops, 19 firearms instructors, 17 gunsmiths and 10 shooting ranges in Tucson; a place can have more than one role.

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Sources: 1stlod.training, 414defense.com.

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