Best Military School Peoria Near Me

4worldlovers: Set in the picturesque Sonoran Desert region of Maricopa County, Arizona, GPS Defense Sniper School has been the sniper school of choice for elite military units from all branches of the Armed Services, Tier 1 law enforcement agencies from around the country, and nationally ranked civilian precision rifle competitors since the school was established in 1998. Our students represent over 40 military units and federal law enforcement agencies and more than 80 state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies from 24 different states.

GPS Defense Sniper School has been a GSA Contract Holder since 2007. Any Federal Agency can take advantage of the special U.S. Government pre-negotiated pricing per GSA CONTRACT # GS-02F-0164T.

Off the grid, but only 40 minutes from the night-life of downtown Phoenix and uptown Scottsdale, our beautiful high desert terrain is rugged, mountainous and expansive. Our west range is especially secluded and highly sought after for its challenging long-range training opportunities and close resemblance to Afghanistan.

Participate in best-in-class training for your current/future military or law enforcement specialty, including known and unknown distance training, reactive targets to 1,000 yards, moving targets, shooting & moving exercises, high-angle and rooftop shooting, urban training, stalking and tracking.

Our instructors are all veteran military and/or law enforcement snipers who can impart their extensive knowledge and craft to rookie and veteran shooters alike. Come train with and learn from this preeminent group at an enticing and unique shooting range.

“I wanted to thank you for allowing me to train at GPS defense. The instructors were extremely professional, knowledgeable, and willing to help me in every regard. They made me much more proficient in sniping and spotting than I expected, while also helping me to shoot expert in the Navy Qual which is a pre-req for sniper school. I am greatly indebted to them and your school for what I have learned.”

4worldlovers: The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win – airpower anytime, anywhere. Whether full time, part time, volunteer, in or out of uniform, everyone who serves plays a critical role in helping us achieve mission success.


With over 200 active duty career fields, there’s a place for you in the most-advanced air force in the world.


Whether full time or part time, you can serve in the state you call home and in the role of your choice.


Take part in an array of missions in the air and on the ground while still pursuing a civilian life.


Support the Air Force mission out of uniform while working in tandem with Airmen to defend and protect our nation.


As a volunteer, take part in missions before you are old enough to enlist or stay in uniform long after you retire from duty.


From free housing to tuition assistance, it pays to be an Airman.

4worldlovers: In the Air National Guard, you not only serve your country, but also the community you call home when it needs the skills and resources that only the Guard can provide. With career and leadership opportunities, healthcare and education benefits, and the freedom to choose how you serve, you're able to become the best you in the Air National Guard.

Find out which opportunities best fit your goals and ways to get there.

The Air Force offers two separate programs for Active Duty Airmen transitioning to the Air National Guard. Contact your in-service recruiter for more details on requirements and how to get started.