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You should ask these questions all the time. You know the adage, you get out of it, what you put into it! That's very true when it comes to shooting. Whether for competition, hunting or personal protection, you have to put in the time. Watching videos and reading articles is good, but ultimately, you have to do it! The piece of advice I'm going to give you this month...Don't look at training as a gauge of your abilities, look at it as a stepping stone to perfection! WOMEN ON TARGET - Whortlekill Women's Day This event always gets SOLD OUT! We are giving you a heads up on the date!! If you are interested, or know someone who is - please reach out to us in order to get on the advance list. We will open registration to the public at the end of February. SPONSORSHIPS are available, if you are interested in SUPPORTING this terrific event, please contact as soon as possible. Saturday, May 9th (8:00am-4:00pm) For more information contact Philip Scarano, 845-401-6636 or email huntersafetynys@gmail.com The mission of the WRGC Education Committee is to provide members, their families and the community at large with various educational courses to enhance their understanding of federal, state and local laws, as well as conservational updates in addition to providing instruction in the safe use and handling of firearms and proper marksmanship.
If you are a certified instructor in any discipline and interested in teaching, please contact one of the Education Committee Co-Chairs to be included on the WRGC list of instructors.
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We just wrapped up our first Concealed Carry course, and it filled fast. If you’ve been thinking about getting your permit or sharpening your skills, now is the time to act—our next sessions are already booking.
Women’s Training — High Demand, Limited Seats Even better: we’re about to launch a women-only monthly pistol clinic—a focused, repeatable training opportunity designed to build real confidence and skill. Spots will be limited, so keep an eye out for the announcement. NYS 18-Hour Pistol Permit Courses — Register Now
We work with your schedule and provide more live-fire range time than any other training provider in the Hudson Valley—giving you real, practical experience you won’t get elsewhere. Ready to Level Up? Become an Instructor NYS 18HR PISTOL PERMIT COURSE Consecutive Tues/Thurs, May 26, 28, June 2 & 4 PISTOL PERMIT APPLICATION WORKSHOP UTAH NON-RESIDENT PISTOL PERMIT COURSE Thursday, June 11 NYS 18HR PISTOL PERMIT COURSE - LIMITED SEATS AVAILALBE 1-DAY ONLY FIREARM CARE & MAINTENANCE Thursday, June 18 CONCEALED CARRY SERIES Part I - Monday, June 22 - 5:30pm-8:30pm NRA BASICS OF PISTOL SHOOTING INSTRUCTOR COURSE Thursday/Friday, August 27/28-5:30pm-10:00pm AND Saturday, August 29-8:00am-4:0pm |