C2 Tactical franchise opens in Mesa

C2 Tactical’s first-ever franchise location recently opened in Mesa.

Located at 9253 E. Willis Road Suite 101 in Mesa, the new 23,000-square-foot facility has 23 shooting lanes, a state-of-the-art simulator room, classrooms and a dedicated VIP suite.

The location is owned by Tina and Turner Drake, an East Valley mother-son team who were longtime C2 Tactical customers before becoming the company’s first franchisees.

The Women of Steel women-only shooting club designed for firearm owners and enthusiasts of all experience levels meets 6-8 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. at C2 Tactical Mesa. It provides East Valley women with an opportunity to develop firearms skills, build confidence and connect with like-minded women in a welcoming and supportive environment, according to a release.

C2 Tactical has three locations in Arizona: in Tempe at 8475 S. Emerald Drive Suite 106, in Scottsdale at 7000 E. Mayo Blvd. No. 1050 and in Mesa at 9253 E. Willis Road Suite No. 101. C2 Tactical is open to the public seven days a week for range time, personal training, retail sales and group events.

Go to tactical.com.