New Gun Owner 101: Train & Try – 10/11/2025

Time:  11:30am
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. 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 seven tenths of a mile on your left.

This course is open to those that have recently purchase a rifle, pistol or shotgun – or are planning on purchasing one in the near future. We will be covering basic function, safety and ownership followed by a life fire 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.)

*** If you are borrowing a gun you must use the ammunition we supply to you as part of your Loaner Upgrade***

***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).  Also great for simply trying out a new firearm’s platform you may be interested in!

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

Prices for classes are as stated
Train & Try – $145 Per Person
Entire $145 payment accepted online

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

Requirements and Restrictions

  • If bringing your own firearm 20-100 Rounds of Ammunition – *Shotgunners – Bring #6,7, or 8 Birdshot ammo ONLY (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

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