New Gun Owner 101: Train & Try – 4/11/2026

 

Time: 11:30 am – 1:30pm
Location: Pine Barrens Private Range
(Westhampton Beach/South Riverhead NY)

 

Learn how to safely and accurately use your new rifle, pistol, or shotgun, or learn a new platform!

Sessions are 2 hours long – just covering the essentials.

Groups will be small & the course is held entirely outdoors.

Pine Barrens Private Range (OUTDOOR RANGE)

Westhampton Beach (South Riverhead), NY

*No GPS Address, use our directions

Directions

Sunrise Highway to Exit 63s (rt 31s).
Left onto Stewart Ave (Into Gabreski Airport)
Go straight through the traffic circle, make left at stop sign
Pass “authorized vehicles only” sign (you are authorized)
Range is 7 tenths of a mile on your left.

This course is open to those who have recently purchased a rifle, pistol, or shotgun, or are planning to purchase one in the near future. We will cover basic function, safety, and ownership, followed by a live-fire range session.

Your own gun is recommended for this course; however, loaner upgrade packages are available if you do not already own a firearm.

 If a loaner is needed, please indicate upon registration, and you will be invoiced prior to the course
(Loaner Firearm & 2 Boxes of Ammunition – $30)

* If borrowing a gun, you must use our ammunition. *
** If you are bringing your own gun, you must also supply your own ammunition for use during the course. ** 

Couples (or groups) may share one firearm and/or fire each others.

This course is a great standalone session or the perfect primer to the NRA Rifle, Pistol and/or Shotgun courses (listed under the class dates menu)

Sessions will be very small with a low student-to-instructor ratio.

Need a gun? We can provide your choice of ONE of the following platforms:

  • 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-barreled)
  • Semi-Auto Handgun (NYS pistol permit required)
  • Revolver (NYS pistol permit required)

Prices for classes are as stated below
New Gun Owner 101: Train & Try
The entire $145 payment is paid online.

Payment is non-refundable, unless the course is canceled (unlikely). Due to high volume, please be sure of your schedule before signing up.


Requirements and Restrictions:

  • If bringing your own firearm, we suggest bringing 20-100 rounds of ammunition.
  • If bringing your own shotgun, bring # 6, # 7, # 7.5 or # 8 Birdshot ammo (NO SLUGS, NO BUCKSHOT, NO 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