Dutchess County

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.

Happy May!

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!

Sometimes training and practicing is more enjoyable with others. Perhaps there are friends or family interested in the shooting sports. A great opportunity could be our first ever, Men's Shooting Clinic. At our Women on Target events, many women have asked if we offered a similar program for men. They expressed that their husbands, sons and other male family/friends would be interested. We listened, see below for details.

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!

For those that are planning to get your pistol permit, get it done and submitted - we know it can be daunting, which is why we now offer an Application Workshop to help you. More details to the right.

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Sportsmen/women Community-May 2025 Report by Paul Annetts

Here's a look at those and some other training opportunities coming up - From Train 2 Bear Arms

NYS PISTOL PERMIT COURSE
Consecutive Tues/Thur/Mon/Thur, May 27, 29, June 2 & 4|
5:30pm-9:30pm all sessions
Wappingers Falls, NY
This is the required NYS 16-hr training course plus live fire range time.
Required for obtaining a NYS pistol permit in NYS.

MEN'S SHOOTING CLINIC
Saturday, May 31st - 8:30am-4:00pm
Highland, NY
A great opportunity to come out and experience the shooting sports. We will discuss firearm ownership, answer your questions and provide training and instruction on a variety of firearms including shotgun, rifle and pistol. From personal protection, to competitive shooting and hunting, we will cover it all. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. We will provide firearms, ammunition and instruction. Light breakfast and lunch provided. 14 and older welcome.

FREE FIREARM SAFTEY SEMINAR
Tuesday, June 3rd - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Blodgett Library, FISHKILL, NY
FREE firearm safety seminar open to all. Designed to provide an overview of firearm ownership and operation.
Great opportunity to have your questions answered and hear about the laws and rules pertaining to firearms.
Registration required and space is limited.

NYS PISTOL PERMIT COURSE - ONE DAY ONLY!!! - (5 Openings Remaining)
Saturday, June 7th - 6:00am-Midnight
Wappingers Falls, NY
This is the required NYS 16-hr training course plus live fire range time.
Required for obtaining a NYS pistol permit in NYS.

NYS PISTOL PERMIT APPLICATION WORKSHOP
Monday, July 14th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Registration is required.
Contact us for more details or if you want to sign-up.
Wappingers Falls, NY
This 2-hour seminar will cover the application process, complete the county and state forms and reviewing required documentation. If you are looking to apply for your NYS pistol permit, we will take you through each question of the application and make sure you have all the necessary information. A notary will be on-site to notarize your application and be available for your references to stop by and have their form notarized as well.
For those that do not have the application printed, we will have copies on hand as well.

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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