As firearms ownership in America continues to grow exponentially, so does the need for immediate, general training. The New Gun Owner – Train & Try courses are designed to give a fast introduction to a firearm that you just purchased, or intend to purchase in the near future.
In This Course We Cover:
- FIREARMS SAFETY
- The Basic Parts of Rifles, Pistols and Shotguns
- Loading and Unloading
- Explanation of Different Ammunition Types and Function
- Basic Shooting Stance
- Transportation
- Storage
- AND MORE
Followed by a Live-Fire Range Session!
Your own gun is best, but if you don’t own one yet we can provide your choice of ONE of the following platforms as part of our “Loaner Upgrade” option, complete with 2 boxes of ammunition:
- Pump-Action Shotgun
- Semi-Auto Shotgun
- Traditional Semi-Auto Rifle (with license)
- AR-15 Rifle (with license)
- Lever-action rifle
- Bolt-Action rifle
- Break-Barrel Shotgun (single or double barrel)
- Semi-Auto Handgun (NYS pistol permit required)
- Revolver (NYS pistol permit required)
(Cost of Loaner Upgrade option is $30 – invoice will be sent within 24 hours of receipt of course registration & must be paid in order to confirm seat in course.)
Requirements and Restrictions
- If bringing your own firearm 20-100 Rounds of Ammunition – *Shotgunners – Bring #6, #7, or #8 Birdshot ammo (NO SLUGS, BUCKSHOT, OR STEEL SHOT)
- Your own eye and ear protection is recommended
- Bottle of water
- Courses only open to U.S. Citizens or Non-U.S. citizens who are: (1) lawful permanent residents (e.g., green card holders), (2) refugees, or (3) individuals who have been granted asylum. Visa holders (Work, Travel, Ect.) are not eligible for any courses involving firearms.
- Ages 14 and up
Join our mailer for announcements on when this course will be offered next. This course can be brought to your local range or gun club, or taught to a group with as few as 7 shooters, please inquire for pricing and availability.