Gun For Hire’s Specialty Courses
Amateur Radio (Ham) License Training Class
Join the Ham Radio License Training Course at Gun For Hire and gain the skills to communicate when cell towers go dark. In today’s world, reliable emergency communication is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re preparing for emergencies, looking to support your community, or diving into a new hobby, this course will equip you with everything you need to get licensed and on the air. Led by certified instructors in a hands-on, no-nonsense environment. No tech background needed—just a readiness to learn and stay connected when it matters most.
Course Details:
• There are no prerequisites to take this course. The material is suitable for all, including appropriately supervised, mature children.
• The course is approximately 14 hours, split amongst 2 days. The first day is 8 hours, the second day is up to 6 hours.
• This course is held at Gun For Hire 1267 McBride Ave. Woodland Park, NJ 07424
What to Bring:
Day 1: Classroom-Based Instruction
• 8:30am-4:30pm
• Photo ID
• FCC issed FRN (Federal Registration Number) *Please see the link below for the FCC Instruction Video.
• Notebook and pen for personal notes.
• Please wear comfortable clothing. No open-toed shoes.
Day 2: Classroom-Based Instruction & Licensing Exam
• 8:30am-4:30pm
• Notebook and pen for personal notes.
• Please wear comfortable clothing. No open-toed shoes.
Amateur License Classes and Exam:
• LEVEL 1: Technician Class License
• Exam Requirement: 35-question Technician Multiple-Choice Exam.
• Privileges: All VHF/UHF Amateur bands (frequencies above 30 MHz). (Limited operations in certain HF bands.)
The FCC Technician License exam covers basic regulations, operating practices and electronics theory, with a focus on VHF and UHF applications. Morse code is not required for this license. With a Technician Class license, you will have all Ham radio privileges above 30 MHz. These privileges include the very popular 2-meter band. Many Technician licensees enjoy using small (2 meter) hand-held radios to stay in touch with other Hams in their area. Technicians may operate FM voice, digital packet (computers), television, single-sideband voice and several other interesting modes. You can even make international radio contacts via satellites, using relatively simple station equipment. Technician licensees now also have additional privileges on certain HF frequencies. Technicians may also operate on the 80-, 40- and 15-meter bands using CW (Morse Code), and on the 10-meter band using CW, voice and digital modes.
• Technician License Exam
The privileges of a Technician Class operator license include operating an amateur station that may transmit on channels in any of 17 frequency bands above 50 MHz with up to 1,500 watts of power. To pass the Technician Class examination, at least 26 questions from a 35 question written examination must be answered correctly. Technician Class licensees also have privileges in four amateur service bands in the HF range (3-30 MHz) (Refer to Section 97.301(e)).
• Additional $35 license fee will paid directly to FCC.
• General License Exam
The General Class operator license authorizes privileges in all 29 amateur service bands. Upon accreditation by a Volunteer-Examiner Coordinator (VEC), an individual can help administer certain examinations. In addition to the above written examination, the requirement for a General Class operator license includes a 35 question written examination for which 26 correctly answered questions is the minimum passing score.
On Day 2 of the course, each student may have the opportunity to take the Technician Exam. If you pass the Technician Exam and would like to try for the General Exam, you may have the opportunity to do so at no additional charge.
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Course Pricing
$145
Course Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy
Reschedule or Cancel 2 or More Days Before Your Course:
100% refund to the original payment method, or you may transfer into the next available date.
Reschedule or Cancel Less Than 24 Hours Before Your Course:
Receive a 50% credit of your purchase price in your Gun For Hire account, which may be applied toward a future date.
This reduction is due to staffing, scheduling, and course preparation already completed.
No-Show Policy:
If no cancellation is provided, no credit or refund is available.
Rescheduling Policy More Than 24 Hours Before Your Course:
A $25 fee will apply if you need to change your date.
Please choose your date carefully.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Late arrivals must sign up for another available date and will be charged for a new session.
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I did not expect to become a cowboy taking this course but I fell so much better understanding the science, skill and techniques on drawing a gun from a holster now. I thought my gear was perfect but after a few rounds it actually just came loose! Another classmate shared their setup and I liked it much better. The family feeling is awesome here. Looking forward to taking Urban Pistol 1 next!
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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.
