NRA Beginner Courses!
You do not need a firearm or permit to take this course. The Gun For Hire course calendar shows all of our current NRA Beginner listed courses. Our classroom can fit over 30 people but we hold ourselves to a higher standard, 12 Students max for Pistol, 8 students max for Rifle and Shotgun.
January 2026
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This course is available to the public. To reserve your seat, please click the BOOK NOW button below and select non-member or your membership level.FL CCW:Non-Resident Florida CCW is an optional add-on course which will allow you to carry your pistol in 33 different states. The Florida CCW includes everything you need • Prints • Notary • Photos
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Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For
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Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For Hire’s exclusive flagship course which is only available at Gun For Hire. The education goes way beyond the typical textbook because of our highly trained instructors who have decades of experience in law enforcement and the military. Not only do you learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely, you hear first-hand examples and life lessons from the best in the industry. This course is about 4 hours long includes classroom and range time, and utilizes revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. In addition to skills and attitude, you’ll learn the rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the two-handed standing positions, and continued opportunities for skill development. At the end of the course, you will also earn an NRA First Steps Pistol Certificate and if you qualify, you can earn a seat in the next level course.
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Time
January 10(Saturday) 9:00am - 1:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
Organizer
Select A Ticket
This course is available to the public. To reserve your seat, please click the BOOK NOW button below and select non-member or your membership level.FL CCW:Non-Resident Florida CCW is an optional add-on course which will allow you to carry your pistol in 33 different states. The Florida CCW includes everything you need • Prints • Notary • Photos
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Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For
Event Details
Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For Hire’s exclusive flagship course which is only available at Gun For Hire. The education goes way beyond the typical textbook because of our highly trained instructors who have decades of experience in law enforcement and the military. Not only do you learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely, you hear first hand examples and life lessons from the best in the industry. This course is about 4 hours long includes classroom and range time, and utilizes both revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. In addition to skills and attitude, you’ll learn the rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the two-handed standing positions, and continued opportunities for skill development. At the end of the course, you will also earn an NRA Basic Pistol Certificate and if you qualify, you can earn a seat in the next level course.
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Time
January 12(Monday) 4:00pm - 8:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
Organizer
Select A Ticket
This course is available to the public. To reserve your seat, please click the BOOK NOW button below and select non-member or your membership level.FL CCW:Non-Resident Florida CCW is an optional add-on course which will allow you to carry your pistol in 33 different states. The Florida CCW includes everything you need • Prints • Notary • Photos
Event Details
Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For
Event Details
Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For Hire’s exclusive flagship course which is only available at Gun For Hire. The education goes way beyond the typical textbook because of our highly trained instructors who have decades of experience in law enforcement and the military. Not only do you learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely, you hear first-hand examples and life lessons from the best in the industry. This course is about 4 hours long includes classroom and range time, and utilizes revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. In addition to skills and attitude, you’ll learn the rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the two-handed standing positions, and continued opportunities for skill development. At the end of the course, you will also earn an NRA First Steps Pistol Certificate and if you qualify, you can earn a seat in the next level course.
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Time
January 17(Saturday) 9:00am - 1:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
Organizer
Select A Ticket
This course is available to the public. To reserve your seat, please click the BOOK NOW button below and select non-member or your membership level.FL CCW:Non-Resident Florida CCW is an optional add-on course which will allow you to carry your pistol in 33 different states. The Florida CCW includes everything you need • Prints • Notary • Photos
Event Details
Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For
Event Details
Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For Hire’s exclusive flagship course which is only available at Gun For Hire. The education goes way beyond the typical textbook because of our highly trained instructors who have decades of experience in law enforcement and the military. Not only do you learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely, but you also hear first-hand examples and life lessons from the best in the industry. This course is about 4 hours long, includes classroom and range time, and utilizes revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. In addition to skills and attitude, you’ll learn the rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the two-handed standing positions, and continued opportunities for skill development. At the end of the course, you will also earn an NRA First Steps Pistol Certificate, and if you qualify, you can earn a seat in the next level course.
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Time
January 18(Sunday) 9:00am - 1:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
Organizer
Select A Ticket
This course is available to the public. To reserve your seat, please click the BOOK NOW button below and select non-member or your membership level.FL CCW:Non-Resident Florida CCW is an optional add-on course which will allow you to carry your pistol in 33 different states. The Florida CCW includes everything you need • Prints • Notary • Photos
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Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For
Event Details
Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For Hire’s exclusive flagship course which is only available at Gun For Hire. The education goes way beyond the typical textbook because of our highly trained instructors who have decades of experience in law enforcement and the military. Not only do you learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely, you hear first-hand examples and life lessons from the best in the industry. This course is about 4 hours long includes classroom and range time, and utilizes revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. In addition to skills and attitude, you’ll learn the rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the two-handed standing positions, and continued opportunities for skill development. At the end of the course, you will also earn an NRA First Steps Pistol Certificate and if you qualify, you can earn a seat in the next level course.
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Time
January 24(Saturday) 9:00am - 1:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
Organizer
Select A Ticket
This course is available to the public. To reserve your seat, please click the BOOK NOW button below and select non-member or your membership level.FL CCW:Non-Resident Florida CCW is an optional add-on course which will allow you to carry your pistol in 33 different states. The Florida CCW includes everything you need • Prints • Notary • Photos
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Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For
Event Details
Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For Hire’s exclusive flagship course which is only available at Gun For Hire. The education goes way beyond the typical textbook because of our highly trained instructors who have decades of experience in law enforcement and the military. Not only do you learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely, you hear first hand examples and life lessons from the best in the industry. This course is about 4 hours long includes classroom and range time, and utilizes both revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. In addition to skills and attitude, you’ll learn the rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the two-handed standing positions, and continued opportunities for skill development. At the end of the course, you will also earn an NRA Basic Pistol Certificate and if you qualify, you can earn a seat in the next level course.
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Time
January 26(Monday) 4:00pm - 8:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
Organizer
Select A Ticket
This course is available to the public. To reserve your seat, please click the BOOK NOW button below and select non-member or your membership level.FL CCW:Non-Resident Florida CCW is an optional add-on course which will allow you to carry your pistol in 33 different states. The Florida CCW includes everything you need • Prints • Notary • Photos
Event Details
Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For
Event Details
Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For Hire’s exclusive flagship course which is only available at Gun For Hire. The education goes way beyond the typical textbook because of our highly trained instructors who have decades of experience in law enforcement and the military. Not only do you learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely, you hear first-hand examples and life lessons from the best in the industry. This course is about 4 hours long includes classroom and range time, and utilizes revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. In addition to skills and attitude, you’ll learn the rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the two-handed standing positions, and continued opportunities for skill development. At the end of the course, you will also earn an NRA First Steps Pistol Certificate and if you qualify, you can earn a seat in the next level course.
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Time
January 31(Saturday) 9:00am - 1:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
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February 2026
Select A Ticket
This course is available to the public. To reserve your seat, please click the BOOK NOW button below and select non-member or your membership level.FL CCW:Non-Resident Florida CCW is an optional add-on course which will allow you to carry your pistol in 33 different states. The Florida CCW includes everything you need • Prints • Notary • Photos
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Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For
Event Details
Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For Hire’s exclusive flagship course which is only available at Gun For Hire. The education goes way beyond the typical textbook because of our highly trained instructors who have decades of experience in law enforcement and the military. Not only do you learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely, but you also hear first-hand examples and life lessons from the best in the industry. This course is about 4 hours long, includes classroom and range time, and utilizes revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. In addition to skills and attitude, you’ll learn the rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the two-handed standing positions, and continued opportunities for skill development. At the end of the course, you will also earn an NRA First Steps Pistol Certificate, and if you qualify, you can earn a seat in the next level course.
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Time
February 1(Sunday) 9:00am - 1:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
Organizer
Select A Ticket
This course is available to the public. To reserve your seat, please click the BOOK NOW button below and select non-member or your membership level.FL CCW:Non-Resident Florida CCW is an optional add-on course which will allow you to carry your pistol in 33 different states. The Florida CCW includes everything you need • Prints • Notary • Photos
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Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For
Event Details
Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For Hire’s exclusive flagship course which is only available at Gun For Hire. The education goes way beyond the typical textbook because of our highly trained instructors who have decades of experience in law enforcement and the military. Not only do you learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely, you hear first hand examples and life lessons from the best in the industry. This course is about 4 hours long includes classroom and range time, and utilizes both revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. In addition to skills and attitude, you’ll learn the rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the two-handed standing positions, and continued opportunities for skill development. At the end of the course, you will also earn an NRA Basic Pistol Certificate and if you qualify, you can earn a seat in the next level course.
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Time
February 9(Monday) 4:00pm - 8:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
Organizer
Select A Ticket
This course is available to the public. To reserve your seat, please click the BOOK NOW button below and select non-member or your membership level.FL CCW:Non-Resident Florida CCW is an optional add-on course which will allow you to carry your pistol in 33 different states. The Florida CCW includes everything you need • Prints • Notary • Photos
Event Details
Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For
Event Details
Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For Hire’s exclusive flagship course which is only available at Gun For Hire. The education goes way beyond the typical textbook because of our highly trained instructors who have decades of experience in law enforcement and the military. Not only do you learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely, you hear first-hand examples and life lessons from the best in the industry. This course is about 4 hours long includes classroom and range time, and utilizes revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. In addition to skills and attitude, you’ll learn the rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the two-handed standing positions, and continued opportunities for skill development. At the end of the course, you will also earn an NRA Basic Pistol Certificate and if you qualify, you can earn a seat in the next level course.
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Time
February 19(Thursday) 4:00pm - 8:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
Organizer
Select A Ticket
This course is available to the public. To reserve your seat, please click the BOOK NOW button below and select non-member or your membership level.FL CCW:Non-Resident Florida CCW is an optional add-on course which will allow you to carry your pistol in 33 different states. The Florida CCW includes everything you need • Prints • Notary • Photos
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Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For
Event Details
Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For Hire’s exclusive flagship course which is only available at Gun For Hire. The education goes way beyond the typical textbook because of our highly trained instructors who have decades of experience in law enforcement and the military. Not only do you learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely, you hear first-hand examples and life lessons from the best in the industry. This course is about 4 hours long includes classroom and range time, and utilizes revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. In addition to skills and attitude, you’ll learn the rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the two-handed standing positions, and continued opportunities for skill development. At the end of the course, you will also earn an NRA First Steps Pistol Certificate and if you qualify, you can earn a seat in the next level course.
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Time
February 21(Saturday) 9:00am - 1:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
Organizer
Select A Ticket
This course is available to the public. To reserve your seat, please click the BOOK NOW button below and select non-member or your membership level.FL CCW:Non-Resident Florida CCW is an optional add-on course which will allow you to carry your pistol in 33 different states. The Florida CCW includes everything you need • Prints • Notary • Photos
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Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For
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Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For Hire’s exclusive flagship course which is only available at Gun For Hire. The education goes way beyond the typical textbook because of our highly trained instructors who have decades of experience in law enforcement and the military. Not only do you learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely, you hear first hand examples and life lessons from the best in the industry. This course is about 4 hours long includes classroom and range time, and utilizes both revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. In addition to skills and attitude, you’ll learn the rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the two-handed standing positions, and continued opportunities for skill development. At the end of the course, you will also earn an NRA Basic Pistol Certificate and if you qualify, you can earn a seat in the next level course.
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Time
February 23(Monday) 4:00pm - 8:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
Organizer
Select A Ticket
This course is available to the public. To reserve your seat, please click the BOOK NOW button below and select non-member or your membership level.FL CCW:Non-Resident Florida CCW is an optional add-on course which will allow you to carry your pistol in 33 different states. The Florida CCW includes everything you need • Prints • Notary • Photos
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Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For
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Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a pistol, this is your first step. This is Gun For Hire’s exclusive flagship course which is only available at Gun For Hire. The education goes way beyond the typical textbook because of our highly trained instructors who have decades of experience in law enforcement and the military. Not only do you learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely, you hear first-hand examples and life lessons from the best in the industry. This course is about 4 hours long includes classroom and range time, and utilizes revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. In addition to skills and attitude, you’ll learn the rules for safe gun handling, pistol parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the two-handed standing positions, and continued opportunities for skill development. At the end of the course, you will also earn an NRA First Steps Pistol Certificate and if you qualify, you can earn a seat in the next level course.
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Time
February 28(Saturday) 9:00am - 1:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
Organizer
February 2026
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Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a rifle, this is your first step. This is Gun For
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Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to purchase, or just want to learn how to respect and use a rifle, this is your first step. This is Gun For Hire’s exclusive course which is only available at Gun For Hire. The education goes way beyond the typical textbook because of our highly trained instructors who have decades of experience in law enforcement and the military.
This class teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a rifle safely. This course is about 4 hours long and includes classroom and range time. You can use your rifle or one that will supplied by us. Normally, we use an AR-15 platform. You’ll learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling, rifle parts, and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range rules, shooting from the bench rest position, two-handed standing positions, cleaning the rifle, and continued opportunities for skill development. After the class, you will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Rifle Shooting Handbook, the NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, and a course completion certificate.
If you qualify, you have the option at the end of the course to register for our Urban Carbine 1.
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Time
February 5(Thursday) 4:00pm - 8:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
Organizer
January 2026
Select A Ticket
This course is available to the public. To reserve your seat, please click the BOOK NOW button below and select non-member or your membership level.FL CCW:Non-Resident Florida CCW is an optional add-on course which will allow you to carry your pistol in 33 different states. The Florida CCW includes everything you need • Prints • Notary • Photos
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A shotgun is a long gun designed to be fired with two hands. It has a smooth bore (the inside of the barrel) and is designed to
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A shotgun is a long gun designed to be fired with two hands. It has a smooth bore (the inside of the barrel) and is designed to shoot a variety of ammunition, ranging from a solid bullet, called a slug, to multiple projectiles, called shot. Shotguns are often used in bird hunting and in the sports of trap or skeet. The shotgun course can be as short as 4 hours. During this class, students will get the NRA’s The Basics of Shotgun Shooting Handbook and intensive lessons in safety, gun handling, fundamentals of shotgun shooting, several practical exercises on the firing range, cleaning, storage, and a summary of shotgun sports and activities.
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Time
January 22(Thursday) 4:00pm - 8:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
Organizer
February 2026
Select A Ticket
This course is available to the public. To reserve your seat, please click the BOOK NOW button below and select non-member or your membership level.FL CCW:Non-Resident Florida CCW is an optional add-on course which will allow you to carry your pistol in 33 different states. The Florida CCW includes everything you need • Prints • Notary • Photos
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A shotgun is a long gun designed to be fired with two hands. It has a smooth bore (the inside of the barrel) and is designed to
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A shotgun is a long gun designed to be fired with two hands. It has a smooth bore (the inside of the barrel) and is designed to shoot a variety of ammunition, ranging from a solid bullet, called a slug, to multiple projectiles, called shot. Shotguns are often used in bird hunting and in the sports of trap or skeet. The shotgun course can be as short as 4 hours. During this class, students will get the NRA’s The Basics of Shotgun Shooting Handbook and intensive lessons in safety, gun handling, fundamentals of shotgun shooting, several practical exercises on the firing range, cleaning, storage, and a summary of shotgun sports and activities.
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Time
February 15(Sunday) 9:00am - 1:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
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Gun Cleaning Courses!
The Gun For Hire course calendar shows all of our current gun cleaning courses.
January 2026
Time
January 29(Thursday) 5:00pm - 7:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
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March 2026
Time
March 7(Saturday) 9:00am - 11:00am(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
Organizer
February 2026
Time
February 26(Thursday) 5:00pm - 7:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Gun For Hire Headquarters
1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424
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The Best Firearm Instructors
If you’re looking for the best Firearm Instructors delivering the best Firearms Education, Gun For Hire is incomparable.
Since 1992, we have been the Gold Standard for Firearms Training. Our Instructors have over 375 combined years of Military and Police training.
NRA Fact: So many students have trusted us to train them that we are only second to the Boy Scouts of America.
If you have any questions regarding Gun For Hire Courses or you would like to schedule a private lesson, please send Tony Urena our Director of Training an email. We look forward to welcoming you to the family!
Tony Urena Director of Training
Tony is a United States Navy Veteran as well as a Veteran Law Enforcement Officer with over 25 years of experience. During his illustrious career, he was the training officer for his department and was responsible for their bi-annual qualifications and training for approximately 100 law enforcement officers. Tony was also a member of the SWAT Team achieving the rank of Assistant Team Leader and Sniper Team Leader. Tony was also State-certified in all aspects of firearms training which included handguns, shotguns, sub-guns, semi, and automatic rifles, as well as scoped rifles. In addition, Tony was qualified to testify as a firearms expert, as well as in the “Use of Force”. Tony is also a high-level martial artist, with well over 30 years of training, and was a State-certified Defensive Tactics Instructor.
