whortlekill
rod & gun club

education committee

FIREARM training offered to the public from whortlekill rod & Gun Club’s NRA Certified Education committee as well as NY State certified hunter, bowhunter, and trapper
education classes

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Our Mission 

The mission of the WRGC Education Committee is to provide members,their families and the community at large with various educational courses to enhance their understanding of federal, state and local laws, as well as conservation updates in addition to providing instruction in the safe use and handling of firearms and proper marksmanship. Looking for a Hunter Ed, Bow Hunter Ed, Trapper Ed or Waterfowl eD

UPCOMING COURSES

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SIGN UP ASAP…this always sells out quickly

Informative shooting clinic designed to cover many of the shooting sports. Come and learn the basics of firearm handling and operation, review the rules of firearm safety and have all your questions answered. This shooting clinic will provide opportunity to shoot a variety of firearms and experience many of the shooting sports.
includes instruction, firearm use and everything needed.
Breakfast and lunch included. free t-shirt for first 20 registrants.
upcpming Dates: Saturday, May 11th (8:00am-4:00pm)

For more information contact Philip Scarano, 845-401-6636 or email huntersafetynys@gmail.com

NYS PISTOL PERMIT Course

This is the NEW 16+2 hour NYS course required to OBTAIN a new permit or renew a NYS Concealed Carry Pistol Permit in counties that require renewal

uPCOMING COURSE DATES:

  • wednesday june 19th, Thursday june 20th, saturday june 22ND

    You MUST attend All 3 Sessions

To register or for more information contact Philip Scarano, 845-401-6636 or email huntersafetynys@gmail.com

 

FIREARM SAFETY SEMINAR

This is a great opportunity to learn more about all different firearms, how they function, safety rules, ammunition, storage, cleaning and what to expect as you begin your journey into firearm ownership. Great for new shooters, new gun owners and especially those living in the same home with a firearm owner or anyone looking to hear the positive side of firearms.

FREE Seminar - Space is limited.

upcoming dates - tbd

You can follow the link to register here - https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=810114

NRA BASIC PISTOL COURSE
FULL INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSE

THIS IS A FULL INSTRUCTOR LED COURSE. NO PRE-COURSE WORK REQUIRED AND MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED.

COVERS ALL OF THE BASICS INCLUDING PROPER GRIP, SHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS, CLEANING AND LIVE FIRE RANGE TIME.

QUALIFIES AS A LIVE FIRE COURSE AND CERTIFICATE ISSUED UPON COMPLETION. CERTIFICATE IS GOOD FOR OUT OF STATE PERMIT APPLICATIONS AS WELL AS UPGRADING TO UNRESTRICTED FOR CERTAIN NY COUNTIES. COST $85 PER PERSON.

UPCOMING COURSE DATES: TBD

NYS Bowhunter Education Course

NYS certification course needed to hunt with a bow in New York. A Hunter Education Course is NOT a pre-requisite,however it is required to hunt in NYS and obtain your bowhunting privilege.
Next class:
bEING HELD AT SOUTHERN DUTCHESS & PUTMNAM SPORTSMAN
sunday april 14TH
Register here:
https://register-ed.com/events/register/210883

NYS Hunter Education Course

This is the in person NYS Hunter Education course needed to obtain a hunting license in NYS.

Course will take place at Whortlekill Rod & Gun Club, Hopewell Junction , NY

COURSE DATE: Saturday, April 13, 2024

Registration is OPEN Click or share the link to register:   
https://register-ed.com/events/register/210667

 

NRA Range safety officer (rso) course

We have scheduled a NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) course for those interested in becoming a certified range safety officer. This will also allow you to work in the Whortlekill Pistol Range. 
UPCOMING DATEs: None Scheduled

You can copy and paste to register now:

https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?

For more information or questions, please contact Philip Scarano at 845-401-6636 or huntersafetynys@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION TO CONCEALED CARRY Course

A foundation course designed to review basic firearm rules and begin to incorporate the mindset and skills needed to consider carrying your firearm. Topics include moral and legal issues, situational awareness, holster placement, carry position, firearm acquisition and scenario drills. Pistol, holster and 100-200 rounds of ammo.

Course Dates: NONE sCHEDULED

For more information or questions, contact Phil Scarano, 845-401-6636 or email huntersafetynys@gmail.com

pISTOL NEXT STEPS

Perhaps you have done some training, taken a course or two, but what else is there? What else can I do to improve my shooting ability, performance and confidence in using my firearm? If you ask yourself these questions, Next Steps-Pistol is for you. We designed Next Steps to keep you on track, answer your specific training questions and provide regular practice and instruction that you need to further your shooting skill and discipline.

FUture courses: nONE sCHEDULED

For more information contact Philip Scarano, 845-401-6636 or email huntersafetynys@gmail.com

PISTOL SKILLS, DRILLS & THRILLS Course

Learn about what it takes to become more proficient with your handgun and continue to develop the skills of shooting. Loaded with a variety of drills you can take away and practice over and over. Designed to reinforce the safety rules and build on the fundamentals of pistol shooting. If you have taken this course before, no two are the same. We change up the targets and shooting to make it exciting and interesting each time.

For more information or questions, contact Phil Scarano, 845-401-6636 or email huntersafetynys@gmail.com

ADVANCED DEFENSIVE
PISTOL COURSE

Great opportunity for anyone wishing to move on to the next step in their pistol shooting training. Begin to feel comfortable with concealed carry or just get more practice with your pistol in various scenarios. Attendees will shoot from a holstered position at various stationary and moving targets using standard targets as well as reactive steel targets. Attendees will shoot approx. 300 rounds of ammo during this course.

CHECK BACK FOR UPCOMING DATES

To register, pick up a registration form at the Whortlekill Pistol Range.

For more information contact: George at generalgeorge55@gmail.com

Bill at bill.paskowski@gmail.com or Phil at huntersafetynys@gmail.com

NRA Basic Pistol Course - Blended

This is a blended style course, online pre-course work is required. This enables the course to be conducted in a shorter timeframe, 5 hours vs the standard 8 hour course. There is an additional fee to complete the online work.

Qualifies as a live fire course and certificate issued upon completion. Space is limited and courses do fill quickly.

To register, visit the NRA website and search for BLENDED pistol course.

For more information contact Philip Scarano, 845-401-6636 or email huntersafetynys@gmail.com

DATEs TO BE ANNOUNCED

NRA Basic Pistol
Instructor Course

This NRA Instructor Pistol Shooting Course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching the NRA's Basic Pistol Shooting course.

This course will cover Basic Instructor Training (BIT) and discipline specific training (Basics of Pistol Shooting). As per NRA policies and guidelines, all instructor candidates MUST complete the following:

- Pre-course questionnaire

- Pre-course assessment exercises

- Successful completion of the NRA Basic Pistol Course (Instructor led version)

All materials will be provided, including NRA Trainer's Guide, NRA Pistol Shooting Instructor Outline and Lesson Plan and NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting student packet.

Certification presented upon successful completion

Course Costs - $230.00

DATED TO BE ANNOUNCED

Contact: Philip Scarano to register or for more information.

845 -401-6636 or huntersafetynys@verizon.net