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This company is the absolute best company to work with! I have been arranging classes for 10 years and I am so grateful that I found and switched to them!!! Our instructor was Mr. Wes Foster and he did a spectacular job!

Great products for a great price. Very impressed with the quality of all the materials and the comfort of the equipment. On top of an armor setup the Phoenix backpack is unbelievably lightweight and comfortable. I would never guess it was bulletproof with how light it is. It too seems extremely durable. The photos show a 5'4" female and a 6'3" male wearing the Invictus carrier with A2 plates installed.

Learning EVERYTHING CPR, Instructor very knowledgeable and I'm confident that if need be, I can save a life.

My dearest compatriots, I must profess — Armored Republic has absolutely slain it. Their craftsmanship is nothing short of immaculate; each stitch and plate feels as though it were blessed by the industrial revolution itself. The fit? Positively divine. The materials? Exquisite. One might say they’ve achieved based levels of manufacturing.

I was, at first, a bit of a lost soul — adrift in a sea of plate carriers, uncertain which vest of valor would best suit my gentlemanly escapades. Enter Carson: a scholar and a knight among salesmen. The man knows his gear with an encyclopedic precision that would make Darwin shut his notebook. He guided me through every question with saintly patience and an energy most unholy.

In an age rife with mediocrity and customer service staffed by hollow automatons, Armored Republic shines as a bastion of quality and honor. Should I perish, bury me in their plate carrier.

I have taken multiple courses with Rob Orgel with ERT and can honestly say that I have learned so much from him - safety, weapons handling, and like everyone's goal, hitting the target successfully. Rob Orgel is very knowledgeable!! Being a marine veteran and firearms instructor for ten years and private contractor in Baghdad for four years, he uses his skills and expertise to educate those that have a great interest in firearms and firearms training. Highly recommend!!!!

Took my dad for his birthday and we had a blast, it was very informational and we learned alot. We would highly recommend if you are looking for a safe, informational, and well instructed shoothouse session. Thank you again, we plan to be back again!

Ordered a plate carrier and plates on March 20th with my current address which si the same as my billing address on the armored republic website with my email. I got the invoice showing my products and my current billing and shipping address here in mesa. The next day saw that a shipping label was created but was shipping to an address that I lived at 4 years ago from the last time I ordered a rig and plates from them. Submitted a ticket and was promptly replied back to and was told my Eric in email confirmation that my shipping address would be updated prior to the shipping company picking the items up the next day. The next day rolls around and it's still shipping to Tempe. Item was than delivered to Tempe at an address I do not live at any more, that I haven't lived at in a handful of years. I have sent emails back to no reply. So someone else received my package and armored republic received payment for a product I wasn't given.

Update: Armored Republic made good on their word and sent out a new kit and was delivered with no issue in a insanely quick time frame. Very thankful for your customer service and correcting the issue. Will definitely be buying more products in the future. Thank you.

Order the testudo bogo, shipping was on time. Can’t give any reviews on the product and I don’t think i will ever get shot or shoot at my carrier to test it out but beside that, very happy Doing business with ar500armor, there was some missing items on the order. Didn’t take more than 1 email from me for Alyse to send me a tracking for those missing items. Superb customer service. Great products!

Carson was extremely helpful in answering questions regarding shipping and processing times and advised me that he has placed my order as priority. Great company and great customer service from Carson B

Really great experience at AR500, I ordered the veritas package, looks amazing can’t wait to run a few drills. Had a hiccup during shipping but Michael M. Was quick to resolve it, really great and responsive customer service. Thank you AR500 Armor!

My brother and I had the best time at Arizona Tactical Adventures! Even the talk that is given to everyone was given with enthusiasm and humor. They really accomplish their mission very well. We learned stuff from trained professionals while having a great time and knowing our safety was taken very seriously. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we went back for more even it if was over an hour away and we had limited time. I highly recommend, they'll make it worth your visit plus you'll have great pictures. One of a kind experience.

Ordered a complete setup from AR500 Valkyrie Berry Compliant Carrier with lightweight plates, tear away IFAK, TQ pouch and a Kangaroo Magazine pouch. Love the quality of all of it. It did take every bit of their lead time estimate plus a couple of weeks, but right now I'm not sure anything isn't backordered on materials. Communicated with their CS several times, Alyse Galor would respond to me rapidly and professionally can't ask more than that. The industry could use more people like this.
Bottom line, great company and people, great gear that's worth the wait.

By far the best firearms course I attended so far. Rob Orgel has the right experience and mindset to create a unique, superior firearms course. Rob focuses on the most important aspects of using a handgun. Rob is a true master of his craft.

Dagmarie was wonderful with explaining everything and showing step by step how to handle different situations. The group aspect made it more fun since we all were doing it together. Great experience and I hope more people take this class!!

I love this company's products and what they stand for. Their products are definitely quality, I've been putting them through hard use for years and they hold up great. It's great they make the body armor here in America, love to support local labor on home soil.

A few people have voiced complaints about delays in their product, but I've seen them be up front, honest and friendly about why there is a delay and what they're doing to fix it. Some supply chain issues don't sound like their fault. Customer service has also emailed back quickly, and when there was a delay of a few days was apologetic about that.

Lots of my friends and family love and use their products too. It's an easy company to tell your friends about, as their integrity shows through in their products and communication. They also have some of the coolest and funniest content on their social media!

AR500 is great and really does live up to the values they advertise! Carson with AR500, found the complication my order was having and squared that circle real quick! I appreciate his help and the company!

This was the highlight of our vacation for my boys. They love the combat video games and thought they would rule in this… they said it was incredibly challenging and they learned so much! They loved it! Mike was fantastic and spent a good deal of time after discussing the missions and training that would improve their tactical strategies! They loved getting the chance to use flash bangs and breaching the door.

I ordered side plates for my carrier and when I received my package only one plate. It was my mistake in not reading the summary correctly, but since all the information on the website used plural plates, I thought it was 1 set. Well, I called this great company and explained my disappointment to them. They explained the situation and since I was a repeat customer gave me a buy one get one free offer!
Now that is a company I will always deal with due to the value us customers have in their eyes! Great job Armor500!

Great store with great staff, raúl and Joe were super helpful and they new the products they were selling. This store is super clean and they seem to have the whole stock line u der one roof, if you'relookingfor a tactical vest or a nice golf shirt they got you. The boots i boight are super comfortable. 5.11 is a great brand that is awesome both stylistly and for function. The pants have held up to mountains of abuse and keep on doing their job.

What a day! Our lead instructor was Mike, and he was amazing. The course was organized, structured, and thorough. His information and instructions were clear and concise. For me, the most reassuring thing was the emphasis on safety. Mike and his team were very stern and direct with all safety protocols, which made me feel much better about having my son there learning with me. The time flew by, and by the time we left we felt confident in our ability to handle an AR-15. While the cost was a little more than some other places, but it was well worth it. If you're looking for a firearms course in the Phoenix area, this is the place you want to go to. Thank you Mike, Ben, and the rest of the team for your amazing work.

Mike knows his stuff and imparts his knowledge in an easy-to-comprehend manner. My 13- year old boy and I had a fun, memorable experience. I would recommend to anyone.

Dagmarie was awesome. She was such a passionate instructor who taught with patience and understanding. She consistently asked questions for engagement and to ensure we were all clear on what we were learning. In the beginning, she stressed that she wanted the class to be a safe space to learn and she created that environment.

I am from Florida I ordered back in September 16th still haven't received my order if you could please get back to me about some information when I shall receive my order because only option I have on the website is to return for a refund

My 1:1 Shotgun class with Rob was exactly tailored per my needs. He addressed the many options on employing this type of weapon and the corresponding ammo, which was exactly what I wanted to know from him. Once we started putting the theory to practice everything made sense. This was a no-nonsense class with no egos, which makes Rob a fantastic instructor who I will want to learn from in the future as well.

I have been following this company for a while now and a number of people I know that are in law enforcement highly recommend them. I can’t say enough good things about them. They have great communication and outstanding customer service. Their products are amazing and are what they say they are. I 100% would recommend them to anyone I know.

I walked into this unsure about whether or not I was ready for this purchase.

I've been back and forth.

After training with the lasers, I learned I was left eye dominant and it was seemingly difficult plus heavy to shoot.

It was extremely uncomfortable.

Ironically, the loaded weapon was far more comfortable and simpler to use.

The owners were patient, informational, intentionally amazing hosts and this is a must have educational experience.

These guys are the best in the business.
They came out and gave me a fair price and they did an excellent job.
They can handle any level of restoration that you may need.
These guys ROCK!

Had an amazing time!!

I underestimated how well it was going to go, but this is an experience like no other.

The tactics that were taught were beginner friendly and Mike Simpson did an amazing job teaching everything needed to conduct CQB, everything was evenly paced and methodically done, even when you mess up, he knows how to get you back on track and learn from those mistakes.

Overall I would love to go back and enjoy the other experiences available!!

My 15 year old daughter and I did the night vision room clearing exercises for my birthday. Coolest thing I’ve done in a long time and she and I turned out to be a great team. I’m excited to go back to try all the different adventures they offer.

Not surprised to see all the Five Star ratings. After over 30 years in the military and college up to the Masters level I can say, with confidence, that Rob is probably the most knowledgeable and competent instructor I've encountered. That means he has mastered his subject and he communicates the facts to students better than most.
I am a Basic Sniper Course student and I will be enrolling in advanced training in the future.
ERT also offers tactical medicine training. As a practioner I'll be utilizing those con-ed classes also. Over-all superior instruction.

Mike is super cool guy. Made sure we had a great time. Would highly recommend!

Nick was AWESOME. Friendly and knowledgeable. Great customer service and answered all my questions. Thank you much

Very great customer service took a little longer due to supply issues but was made aware of itand compensated for it overallbwas handled very professionally and it was worth the wait

It was a pleasure training with Rob. My wife and I signed up for private pistol training and learned far more than we expected in our first session.

Rob has an impressive understanding of firearms and defensive shooting, and that became clear when we dug into the details on some of the things we discussed during our training. He also has a unique ability to meet you where you are and push you to the next level.

We're looking forward to another session soon.

I took my 15-year-old son to the Shoot House Mission at Arizona Tactical Adventures, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that safety was their top priority. Mike, our instructor, was highly professional and walked us through every step—covering weapon handling, room entry techniques, and effective team communication. The scenario felt incredibly realistic but was always controlled. My son was engaged, challenged, and learned a lot—not just about tactics but also discipline and teamwork. The use of non-lethal training weapons made the experience both safe and exciting. This was a great father-son bonding activity, and I appreciated how seriously Mike took his role in keeping it both fun and secure. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique, action-packed adventure that prioritizes safety and learning. We’ll definitely be back.

Purchased the BOGO Veritas Plate Carrier package and couldn't be more happy with the quality and price. Had a mixup with an order and their customer service is top-notch. Had the pleasure of interacting over the phone with Aliyah and she was personable, funny, and very helpful. Spoke with Michael S. via email and he was very professional and quick to respond. This customer service experience definitely instilled some confidence in this company to take care of their customers. I've since purchased additional items from them, and look forward to them being a solid part of my self defense plans moving forward.

Great instructors! Had an amazing time! One suggestion would be to have a print out or put all the scores on the screen at the end of the experience.

Rob and his team are highly knowledgeable in each area and the introduction class I took taught me everything I needed to know about safety, aiming, and basic skills. They focus on each and every person to help them at the level they are and I learned so much about gun safety! I wouldn't put my life in anyone else's hands except ER Tactical! Highly recommend this company!

Went with 8 lads for birthday gathering on Sunday 1/5/2025. Was a great experience. We learned a ton. It was great to understand the breaching & clearing rooms to properly protect your family & community. Our trainers were Mike Simpson and Mike K. They were both very informative and we appreciated they were no bs type of men because this type of training is very important due to the current circumstances within the United States. We will be back and also be doing individual training and sniping training. Thank you

I took my first firearms training course at ERT many years ago and have taken many more since. The lead instructor (Rob) is very knowledgable and is able to provide the information in a format that is easy to understand, regardless of your experience level. You can be confident that you will be getting quality training in a comfortable, safety oriented environment.

Mike was awesome! From 0 experience from me to understanding basic concepts in 2 hours. You will leave with skills you can implement in you business and personal life.

Way better than even expected. Trainer was organized, professional, patient and helpful. It provided more than just entertainment. My brother and I left light years ahead of where we started in our understanding of how to engage in CQC situations.

Fantastic experience. Mike was thorough and gave our company incredible memories.

Trained long range rifles with rob and ER tactical and learned so much in a short time. I now have a full knowledge of my firearm and scope. I’m safer, more accurate and confident with a healthy respect for firearms than I’ve ever been before. Definitely worth the time and money.

Great stop for outdoor wear! Solid men's and women's apparel! Courteous and helpful staff as well! I'll be shopping here more often! Have gone in a second time and got a deal (BOG50 off) AND a 2-shirt long sleeve package for work. Exactly what I was looking for! Much appreciated that staff for looking for items 'in the back' to see if they had something that might be what I was needing for work!