Beginners Welcome!

The Gun For Hire course calendar shows all of our current listed courses. If there are courses that are sold out months in advance please register for the next available course and let us know if you would like to attend an earlier course as there are a few cancelations each week.

January 2026

sat17jan9:00 amsat1:00 pmNRA First Steps Pistol Saturday January 17th 9am-1pm9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

sun18jan9:00 amsun1:00 pmNRA First Steps Pistol Sunday January 18th 9am-1pm9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

sat24jan9:00 amsat1:00 pmNRA First Steps Pistol Saturday January 24th 9am-1pm9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

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February 2026

sun01feb9:00 amsun1:00 pmNRA First Steps Pistol Sunday February 1st 9am-1pm9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

mon09feb4:00 pmmon8:00 pmNRA First Steps Pistol Monday February 9th 4pm-8pm4:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

thu19feb4:00 pmthu8:00 pmNRA First Steps Pistol Thursday February 19th 4pm-8pm4:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

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March 2026

sat07mar9:00 amsat1:00 pmLadies Only NRA First Steps Pistol Saturday March 7th 9am-1pm9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

February 2026

thu05feb4:00 pmthu8:00 pmNRA First Steps Rifle Shooting Thursday February 5th 4pm-8pm4:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

March 2026

mon23mar4:00 pmmon8:00 pmNRA First Steps Rifle Shooting Monday March 23rd 4pm-8pm4:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

January 2026

thu22jan4:00 pmthu8:00 pmNRA First Steps Shotgun Shooting Thursday January 22nd 4pm-8pm4:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

February 2026

sun15feb9:00 amsun1:00 pmNRA First Steps Shotgun Shooting Sunday February 15th 9am-1pm9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

March 2026

thu19mar4:00 pmthu8:00 pmNRA First Steps Shotgun Shooting Thursday March 19th 4pm-8pm4:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

Intermediate Welcome Back!

Wecome back family members! Check out our awesome course listings. Our top Instructors have been packing the Intermediate classes with awesome new gun owners that have passed Gun For Hire Basics courses. Keep the training going, learn your gear, train and train again.

February 2026

fri27feb4:00 pmfri8:30 pmSold Out!Gun For Hire Holster Draw Friday February 27th 4pm-8:30pmlearn the skills about your gear from the best! 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

March 2026

thu12mar4:00 pmthu8:30 pmGun For Hire Holster Draw Thursday March 12th 4pm-8:30pmlearn the skills about your gear from the best! 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

sun15mar7:30 amsun12:00 pmGun For Hire Holster Draw Sunday March 15th 7:30am-12pmlearn the skills about your gear from the best!7:30 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

February 2026

wed11feb12:00 pmwed4:00 pmSold Out!Urban Pistol 1 Wednesday February 11th 12pm-4pmTake After Holster Draw to fine tune your skills and learn new ones!12:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

fri20feb4:30 pmfri8:30 pmUrban Pistol 1 Friday February 20th 4:30pm-8:30pmTake After Holster Draw to fine tune your skills and learn new ones!4:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

March 2026

sat07mar8:00 amsat12:00 pmUrban Pistol 1 Saturday March 7th 8am-12pmTake After Holster Draw to fine tune your skills and learn new ones!8:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

January 2026

fri16jan4:30 pmfri8:30 pmSold Out!Urban Carbine 1 Friday January 16th 4:30pm-8:30pm4:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

March 2026

sat14mar8:00 amsat12:00 pmUrban Carbine 1 Saturday March 14th 8am-12pm8:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

January 2026

thu22jan4:30 pmthu8:30 pmUrban Shotgun 1 Thursday January 22nd 4:30pm-8:30pm4:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

February 2026

fri13feb4:30 pmfri8:30 pmUrban Shotgun 1 Friday February 13th 4:30pm-8:30pm4:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

March 2026

fri20mar4:30 pmfri8:30 pmUrban Shotgun 1 Friday March 20th 4:30pm-8:30pm4:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-04:00)

Advanced, You’re Back Again?!

No-one understands the importance of training like our Urban Course Students. Our Advanced courses not only train you, your memory but most importantly your gear.  Our best Instructors have been with Gun For Hire for decades and are adding new techniques with every class.

January 2026

sun25jan8:00 amsun12:00 pmSold Out!Low Light No Light Sunday January 25th 8pm-12pmBest Class for Home Defense!8:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

March 2026

thu05mar4:30 pmthu8:30 pmLow Light No Light Thursday March 5th 4:30pm-8:30pmBest Class for Home Defense!4:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

January 2026

fri30jan4:30 pmfri8:30 pmSold Out!Urban Pistol 2 Friday January 30th 4:30pm-8:30pmAwesome Course to Take After Urban Pistol 1!4:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

February 2026

thu19feb4:30 pmthu8:30 pmSold Out!Urban Pistol 2 Thursday February 19th 4:30pm-8:30pmAwesome Course to Take After Urban Pistol 1!4:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

March 2026

wed18mar12:00 pmwed4:00 pmUrban Pistol 2 Wednesday March 18th 12pm-4pmAwesome Course to Take After Urban Pistol 1!12:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

February 2026

fri06feb4:30 pmfri8:30 pmUrban Carbine 2 Friday February 6th 4:30pm-8:30pmAwesome Course to Take After Urban Carbine 1!4:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

March 2026

sat21mar8:00 amsat12:00 pmUrban Carbine 2 Saturday March 21st 8am-12pmAwesome Course to Take After Urban Carbine 1!8:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

We Build NRA Trainers!

When it comes to NRA courses Gun For Hire is only second to the Boy Scouts of America when it comes to educating students. Learn and Build your education with the best and most trusted company in the Industry. Gun For Hire’s educated and seasoned staff is incomparable.

March 2026

sun01mar8:00 amsun5:00 pmNRA Certified Basic Instructor Training Sunday, March 1st 8am-5pmBegin your NRA Instructor Journey 8:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-06:00) Woodland Park Range, 1267 McBride Ave Woodland Park, NJ 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

April 2026

sun19apr8:00 amsun5:00 pmNRA Certified Pistol Instructor Training Sunday, April 19th 8am-5pmBecome an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor 8:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Woodland Park Range, 1267 McBride Ave Woodland Park, NJ 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

Florida, Utah CCW and Fingerprinting!

Whether you need the entire CCW course or print cards for renewals we’ve got you covered. Check out the calendar for our next course dates. Please note the Florida CCW is combined with the Basics of Pistol Course which is required for first time non-resident Florida CCW applications.

January 2026

tue20jan2:00 pmtue4:00 pmFingerprinting Tuesday 2pm - 4pm2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

wed21jan3:00 pmwed5:00 pmFingerprinting Wednesday 3pm - 5pm3:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue27jan2:00 pmtue4:00 pmFingerprinting Tuesday 2pm - 4pm2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

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February 2026

tue03feb2:00 pmtue4:00 pmFingerprinting Tuesday 2pm - 4pm2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

wed04feb3:00 pmwed5:00 pmFingerprinting Wednesday 3pm - 5pm3:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue10feb2:00 pmtue4:00 pmFingerprinting Tuesday 2pm - 4pm2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

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March 2026

tue03mar2:00 pmtue4:00 pmFingerprinting Tuesday 2pm - 4pm2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

wed04mar3:00 pmwed5:00 pmFingerprinting Wednesday 3pm - 5pm3:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue10mar2:00 pmtue4:00 pmFingerprinting Tuesday 2pm - 4pm2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

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April 2026

wed01apr3:00 pmwed5:00 pmFingerprinting Wednesday 3pm - 5pm3:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue07apr2:00 pmtue4:00 pmFingerprinting Tuesday 2pm - 4pm2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

wed08apr3:00 pmwed5:00 pmFingerprinting Wednesday 3pm - 5pm3:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

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May 2026

tue05may2:00 pmtue4:00 pmFingerprinting Tuesday 2pm - 4pm2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

wed06may3:00 pmwed5:00 pmFingerprinting Wednesday 3pm - 5pm3:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue12may2:00 pmtue4:00 pmFingerprinting Tuesday 2pm - 4pm2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

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June 2026

tue02jun2:00 pmtue4:00 pmFingerprinting Tuesday 2pm - 4pm2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

wed03jun3:00 pmwed5:00 pmFingerprinting Wednesday 3pm - 5pm3:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue09jun2:00 pmtue4:00 pmFingerprinting Tuesday 2pm - 4pm2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

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February 2026

tue24feb4:00 pmtue9:00 pmUtah and Florida CCW At Gun For Hire Tuesday February 24th 4pm-9pm4:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

January 2026

sat17jan9:00 amsat1:00 pmNRA First Steps Pistol Saturday January 17th 9am-1pm9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

sun18jan9:00 amsun1:00 pmNRA First Steps Pistol Sunday January 18th 9am-1pm9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

sat24jan9:00 amsat1:00 pmNRA First Steps Pistol Saturday January 24th 9am-1pm9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

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February 2026

sun01feb9:00 amsun1:00 pmNRA First Steps Pistol Sunday February 1st 9am-1pm9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

mon09feb4:00 pmmon8:00 pmNRA First Steps Pistol Monday February 9th 4pm-8pm4:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

thu19feb4:00 pmthu8:00 pmNRA First Steps Pistol Thursday February 19th 4pm-8pm4:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

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March 2026

sat07mar9:00 amsat1:00 pmLadies Only NRA First Steps Pistol Saturday March 7th 9am-1pm9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

Retired Police and Security Officer Qualifications!

We have retired police and security officer qualifications each week. No need to sign up or prepay just show up. If you are a Member of Gun For Hire your qualifications are FREE.

January 2026

tue20jan12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue27jan12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

February 2026

tue03feb12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue10feb12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue17feb12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

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March 2026

tue03mar12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue10mar12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue17mar12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

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April 2026

tue07apr12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue14apr12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue21apr12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

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May 2026

tue05may12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue12may12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue19may12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

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June 2026

tue02jun12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue09jun12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

tue16jun12:00 pmtue3:00 pmRPO Quals Tuesday 12pm - 3pm12:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424

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Security Officer Courses!

All of our high-level courses are taught by experienced professionals with the credentials to prove it. They are all trained and certified by the N.J. Police Training Commission, N.J. Department of Criminal Justice, and possess Federal Law Enforcement Instructor Certifications. They are experts in N.J. Use of Force Policies, and are always updating the course material with the latest use of force guidelines and case law. At Gun For Hire, this is not a “hobby”, but a full-time, legitimate vocation.

January 2026

tue27jan4:30 pmtue8:30 pmHandcuff, Baton and Mace Tuesday January 27th 4:30pm-8:30pm4:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00) Woodland Park Range, 1267 McBride Ave Woodland Park, NJ 07424

“He engages the class well and keeps everyone involved.”

Last night I attended the Basic Pistol class with Tony. Even though this class is geared for beginning shooters and I have been a gun owner since 1983, the class was very informative and I learned a lot. Tony has a great teaching style that made learning a serious topic fun and easy to understand. He engages the class well and keeps everyone involved. During the live fire session Anthony worked with me and helped me overcome some bad habits I’ve developed over the years and he also has a nice approach to teaching firearms safety and handling. I also observed both Anthony and Tony taking first-time shooters from nervous first trigger pulls to consistent groupings. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. Last week I also took the UT & FL non-resident CCW courses. He also has a great presentation style and managed to get a room full of applicants trained and processed promptly. Your Gun For Hire  facility is also first class. It’s clean and welcoming. Most indoor ranges I’ve been to are dark and not user-friendly. GFH stands head and shoulders above the competition. Thanks again for offering this opportunity to the public to increase firearms safety and skills. I look forward to another class soon.

Kevin K.

“The minute I walked in we were greeted and welcomed like family.”

“The minute I walked in we were greeted and welcomed like family. I never thought businesses did that anymore it was truly refreshing for my son and I to experience that type of environment. Even the owner came over and welcomed us to the family. We’re new gun owners and didn’t know much about what we bought. I was a bit embarrassed but that was put to rest the minute we met the instructors. Not only did these guys know there stuff they knew how to deliver it to the entire class. I am truly fortunate we began at Gun For Hire. Next up Holster draw! Anthony please feel free to use this on your site or email” – Sincerely John & Sebastian

Sebastian L.

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 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.

Bob Prause Chief Instructor

Bob is a former United States Marine and Veteran Law Enforcement Officer with 25 years of experience. He brings a vast amount of “real world” tactical knowledge to the Gun For Hire team. Some of Bob’s prior assignments include Captain in charge of the Passaic County narcotics and violent street gang task forces. Bob also served 14 years as a operator and senior operator on the Passaic County Special Weapons Team (SWAT), serving in the capacity of point entry, sniper, sniper team leader, team leader and overall team commander. He planned and executed over 500 high risk operations. Bob is a certified law enforcement firearms instructor and holds instructor certifications in submachine gun, assault rifle and precision scoped rifle.

John Uzzalino Instructor

John has been a Police Officer with the Woodland Park Police Dept. for over 25 years and is currently Chief of Police. He is a PTC Certified Firearms Instructor and has attended several firearms tactical courses as well as Active Shooter preparation courses. He has been trained as a SWAT operator and holds several armorer certifications. John handles the Advanced Firearms training for his department and is a Gun for Hire Instructor in all of our exclusive courses.

Vlad Vaval Instructor

Vladimir is an active duty Law Enforcement Officer for over 20 years. Vlad has been assigned as a full time Law Enforcement Trainer since 2009, he works as a lead instructor, in service as well as academy level. Additionally, Vlad is the Range Master, lead armorer and defensive tactics coordinator for his department. Vlad is a state certified physical training, defensive tactics, pistol, shotgun, sub-gun, and rifle instructor.

Vladimir has been a Martial Arts practitioner for over 30 years, reaching a high level, competing particularly in sparring and full contact competitions, becoming successful in winning numerous tournaments and holding many titles nationally and internationally.

Vladimir’s experience includes being assigned to various law enforcement units such as anti-crime, emergency services, as well as counter-terrorism throughout the state. Vlad is also a trained HazMat tech, Rescue Diver, and instructs topics such as Use of Force and active shooter, to name a few, to Law Enforcement and civilians.

Wayne Monico Instructor

Retired at the rank of sergeant in 2010 after serving 25 years with the Fort Lee police department in New Jersey. During his time with the police department he worked Patrol, Police K-9 Handler, Narcotics detective, Patrol supervisor and Narcotics supervisor. He is a graduate of the Drug Enforcement Agencies “Drug Unit Commander Academy”, the FBI’s SWAT School, FBI Sniper School and FBI Defensive Tactics Instructor School.

Wayne served on the agencies Emergency Services Unit from 1988 through 2010 and was Team Leader starting in 1991 and was responsible for team training and tactical operations. Wayne also served as the departments liaison to the Terrorism Task Force and taught law enforcement and civilian Terrorism Awareness courses in Bergen County. Wayne served in the U.S. Army Reserves with the 812th Military Police Company from 1983 to 1987.

Wayne is certified as a police instructor in the following disciplines: handgun, shotgun, sub-machine gun, rifle, FBI certified defensive tactics instructor, physical conditioning instructor, SWAT tactics, ballistic shield, distraction devices, OC spray, expandable baton, PR-24 and rappelling. Wayne is also a student of traditional martial arts and is currently an instructor in the Israeli system known as Krav Panim El Panim (KAPAP) which he has taught to both civilians and law enforcement.

Ed Leung Instructor

Ed is an NRA certified Instructor and Chief Range Safety Officer. He is a strong proponent of our right to self protection, and is a constant student of multiple weapons platforms, disciplines and ideologies. Ed is a Glock Armorer and has had the privilege of training with subject matter experts including Special Operations Forces, Law Enforcement and Civilian. He enjoys bringing the skills and fighting mindset to shooters of all abilities.

“You will not rise to the occasion, you will default to the level of your training.” Barrett Tillman

Henry Hahn Instructor

Henry is a professional educator with more than 20 years of experience.  Henry is a family-man  who advocates the second amendment and that you are your own first responder.  He has conducted instruction for hundreds of clients in firearm handling, basic fundamentals, proficiency and skills and firearm safety. Henry has been providing firearms instruction to Boy Scouts, youth, police, and private persons since 2014.

John Gurriell Instructor

John Gurriell is a New Jersey certified Paramedic. He has been working as a medic since 2002, mostly in an urban setting. John is also a tactical medic who has been involved with the Passaic County S.W.A.T. team since 2010. Along with his medical experience, John has volunteered for his local fire department for over 15 years, serving in multiple positions which included Assistant Chief. He served on the New Jersey Urban Search and Rescue team as a Rescue Specialist and deployed to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Prior to becoming a medic, John spent time volunteering as an EMT with his local emergency medical services squad. John worked in aquatics for 17 years before becoming a Paramedic. He has been conducting American Heart Association and American Red Cross courses for the past 25 years to include Advanced Cardiac Life Support, CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding.
John earned his Paramedic Certificate from Rockland Community College in 2002. He is in the process of pursuing his bachelor’s degree.
John Gurriell lives in norther New Jersey.

Leo Manalo Instructor

Leo Manalo holds the rank of Guro and is the highest Full Instructor in Atienza Kali.
As the highest ranking instructor, Guro Leo travels throughout the US & internationally to teach and promote the numerous Atienza Training groups.

Guro Leo has been involved in martial arts for over three decades – from Tae Kwon Do, Tai-chi, kickboxing, & FMA.
However, his true passion lies with Atienza Kali where he has been training with the Tuhons (Chief Instructors) of the system for over 20 years.
He has competed at several Sayoc Sama Sama Head Hunter competitions & is the winner of the Cold Steel Sword Competition 2005.

Atienza Kali practitioners are a varied group – parents, business owners, Law-Enforcement, military, lawyers, and so on. Guro Leo is proud to teach Atienza Kali’s brand of weapon-oriented martial arts to the Gun-For-Hire community.

You will not find a more loyal and passionate group of instructors that are so committed to ensuring you feel safe, comfortable and excited. Not only do they have the decades of on the job training they also have decades of teaching and interacting with every level of student.
Let’s get started! Make the call, stop in or shoot us email! We are looking forward to welcoming you to the family.