{"id":28474,"date":"2016-08-16T11:36:02","date_gmt":"2016-08-16T15:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/?page_id=28474"},"modified":"2026-08-26T15:56:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T19:56:03","slug":"gun-training-firearm-academy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Main Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div 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#ffffff;\">Beginner, Intermediate &amp; Advanced Firearms Training Classes, NJ CCW, RPO Qualifications &amp; Private Firearms Training<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Gun For Hire Academy has provided professional firearms training and classes in New Jersey since 1992, from first-time shooters through advanced training, New Jersey Permit to Carry (NJ CCW), RPO qualifications and private instruction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">6-Star Firearms Training<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper fusion-alignleft fusion-align-inline-medium\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type fusion-has-button-gradient\" 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fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-block\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" data-section-id=\"6hkg7z\" data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"223\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Why Train at Gun For Hire Academy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"427\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Whether this is your first class or your next level of training, Gun For Hire Academy gives students a clear path to train safely, confidently, and professionally.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationDuration=\"0.8\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-block\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h3 data-section-id=\"j7736n\" data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"458\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">90+ Firearms Courses<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"567\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Choose from beginner, intermediate, advanced, NJ CCW, RPO qualification, NRA, and private training options.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"572\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"luzklx\" data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"611\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">350+ Years of Combined Experience<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"734\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Our instructor team brings decades of real-world firearms education, safety training, and student development experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"739\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"g6fgi3\" data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"773\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">2 Master Training Counselors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"875\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Fewer than 30 Master Training Counselors serve nationwide, and two teach right here at Gun For Hire.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"880\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"4gesl\" data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"904\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Serving Since 1992<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1006\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Gun For Hire has helped responsible gun owners across New Jersey and the NYC metro area for decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1011\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"arby73\" data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1055\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">A Clear Training Path for Every Student<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1235\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Start with safety and fundamentals, build confidence with professional instruction, and continue into defensive, qualification, and advanced firearms training when you are ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" 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style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h2 data-section-id=\"11pnjpk\" data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1356\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">What Students Are Saying<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1htab29\" data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1392\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Real Training. Real Confidence.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"2016\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u201cI took part in the Urban Pistol 1 class last night with Wayne and Jim as instructors. I just want to compliment you and your staff of instructors for doing such a terrific job. As a former Major League Baseball player and newly retired Physical Education Teacher\/Coach, I have been trained and coached by the best in those fields. The GFH classes have been helpful in showing me how to safely and effectively practice the skills required to be a responsible gun owner. I\u2019m able to recognize my flaws and, with the training, have the knowledge to practice correcting them. Thanks again for offering top notch instruction!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2029\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2029\">\u2014 Frank<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:-25px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><!-- ========================================================= GUN FOR HIRE ACADEMY EXPLORE FIREARMS TRAINING FULL-WIDTH HORIZONTAL CARDS ========================================================= --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #ffffff; padding: 70px 24px 85px 24px;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<p><!-- ===================================================== INTRO ====================================================== --><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #c8102e;\">Explore Gun For Hire Academy<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0; max-width: 1050px; font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,44px); line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 800; color: #111111;\">Explore New Jersey Firearms Training Classes<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; max-width: 920px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.65; color: #333333;\">Whether you&#8217;re brand new, building your skills, ready for advanced training, or preparing for NJ CCW, Gun For Hire Academy offers professional firearms training, classes and courses for every experience level.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 42px 0; max-width: 920px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.55; font-weight: bold; color: #2874b9;\">Accessible Training: Our range and firearms training areas are barrier-free and accessible. Everyone is welcome.<\/p>\n<p><!-- ===================================================== BEGINNER ====================================================== --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0 0 28px 0; background: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; border-top: 6px solid #c8102e; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.08);\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: stretch;\">\n<p><!-- IMAGE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 620px; margin: 0; padding: 0; line-height: 0; background: #222222;\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0;\" title=\"Gun For Hire Beginner Firearm Classes and Training\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27900%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20900%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27900%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Gun-For-Hire-Beginner-Firearm-Classes-and-Training.jpg\" alt=\"Beginner firearm training class at Gun For Hire Academy in New Jersey\" \/><\/div>\n<p><!-- TEXT --><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 400px; padding: 42px 42px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 9px 0; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #c8102e;\">First Shots Start Here<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-size: clamp(27px,3vw,34px); line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 800; color: #111111;\">Beginner Firearms Classes<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 26px 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\">New to firearms? 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Build a strong foundation with professional pistol, rifle and shotgun instruction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #c8102e; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; padding: 15px 21px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;\" href=\"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/firearms-training-course-guide\/#beginner-classes\"><br \/>\nView Beginner Classes<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ===================================================== INTERMEDIATE ====================================================== --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0 0 28px 0; background: #111111; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; border-top: 6px solid #c8102e; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.12);\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: stretch;\">\n<p><!-- IMAGE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 620px; margin: 0; padding: 0; line-height: 0; background: #222222;\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; 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