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Dutchess County does not have an active SCOPE Chapter.
If you, or anyone you know, may be interested in starting one, please contact SCOPE President, John Elwood.


 


Hope all is well and finding everyone doing good. As you read through this monthly update, take a minute to think about your last training session or practice and go over what you liked about it, or didn't like about it. Can you do better? What do you want to improve or correct? 

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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Did you know that The Armed Women of America’s Ulster County Chapter meets at Safeshoot on the second Wednesday of every month at 6pm(subject to change)?

This monthly gathering provides an opportunity for members to come together, share knowledge, and continue building skills in a supportive environment.

If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, we encourage you to join us at the next meeting!

Women that are not members of The Armed Women of America are able to attend one meeting for free! To continue attending you would need a membership with AWA.


You can contact Taylor by emailing classes@safeshootny.com to get more information.


Spring is finally here—and so are some of our most in-demand training opportunities of the year.

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.



New Offering: StopBox Safes Now Available

We’re excited to announce that 2BearArms is now an authorized StopBox dealer. These secure, quick-access safes meet New York State storage requirements and are ideal for both home and vehicle use. We’re offering introductory pricing for a limited time, so reach out now to secure yours before inventory tightens.

Women’s Training — High Demand, Limited Seats
Our upcoming Women on Target event at Whortlekill is officially sold out—and for good reason. These events consistently fill quickly. We have two more sessions planned for the fall, and we’ll be opening registration soon.

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
If you’re serious about obtaining your concealed carry permit, don’t wait. We currently have limited openings in our next two courses:

  • A flexible four-session format
  • A streamlined one-day course

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
For experienced shooters, our NRA instructor certification course is your path to teaching and leading others. Demand for qualified instructors continues to grow—this is your opportunity to step into that role.


NYS 18HR PISTOL PERMIT COURSE

Consecutive Tues/Thurs, May 26, 28, June 2 & 4
6:00pm - 10pm All Sessions
2BearArms Training Center - Wappingers Falls
The mandated NYS training course required to obtain a pistol permit in NYS. This course also covers those applying to NYC. Broken up into four sessions over four evenings.

PISTOL PERMIT APPLICATION WORKSHOP
Thursday, June 8th - 6:00PM-8:00PM
Let us help you complete your pistol permit application. We will walk you through the application, review it for accuracy and make sure everything is ready for submission. We will also have a notary on site to notarize your forms. You can even invite your references to come in and complete their portion and have their forms notarized. Contact us to register.

UTAH NON-RESIDENT PISTOL PERMIT COURSE

Thursday, June 11
6:00pm-10:30pm
2BearArms Training Center - Wappingers Falls
Multi state coverage through reciprocity, this 4.5 hour course provides the traninig needed to apply for a non-resident Utah permit. We will provide passport photos, fingerprints and mail your application for you!

NYS 18HR PISTOL PERMIT COURSE - LIMITED SEATS AVAILALBE

1-DAY ONLY
Saturday, June 20 - 6:00am-Midnight
2BearArms Training Center - Wappingers Falls
This is it!! The course everyone in talking about. The NYS mandated course to apply for a NYS or NYC pistol permit. We do it in one day. We are the only firearm training organization to offer this service!

FIREARM CARE & MAINTENANCE

Thursday, June 18
6:00pm-8:30pm
2BearArms Training Center - Wappingers Falls
Clean those firearms!! Come join us for a night of cleaning. We will provide the direction and instruction

CONCEALED CARRY SERIES

Part I - Monday, June 22 - 5:30pm-8:30pm
Part II - Tuesday, June 23 - 5:30pm-8:30pm
Llyod Rod & Gun Club, Highland, NY
Great opportunity to shoot in a dynamic environment. We will cover holster placement, drawing from concealment, multiple targets, shooting on the mover and more.


NRA BASICS OF PISTOL SHOOTING INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Thursday/Friday, August 27/28-5:30pm-10:00pm AND Saturday, August 29-8:00am-4:0pm
Provides experienced shooters the necessary information and training needed to become a NRA certified INSTRUCTOR. 
LINK TO REGISTER


A 2nd Amendment Defense Organization, defending the rights of New York State gun owners to keep and bear arms!

PO Box 165
East Aurora, NY 14052

SCOPE is a 501(c)4 non-profit organization.

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