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SUMMARY:8/1/23 - New Shooter
DESCRIPTION:Duration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $150\nMembership: Discounts Apply!\nStep 1: New Shooter\nStep 2: Handgun Essentials\nStep 3: Beyond Basics\nStep 4: Defensive Handgun with Tatiana Whitlock \nHowell’s New Shooters class is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper range of use of handguns. This 3-hour class is a great first step for new shooters looking to become safe and responsible gun owners. \nThe goal of this class is to provide essential gun safety skills\, range etiquette\, terminology\, and basic shooting skills to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience at the range. Taught by Howell’s certified and friendly instructor team\, this is the class we wish we had the first time we went shooting! \nREQUIRED EQUIPMENT: \n\nHandguns provided for use in class\nAmmunition provided\nEye and ear protection\, available for purchase on-site\nAttire: Long pants\, high collared shirt or t-shirt\, closed-toe shoes\, ball caps recommended.\n*If you would like to bring and shoot your own firearm & 50 rounds of factory ball ammo at the end of the program.\n\nEVENT REGISTRATION TERMS & CONDITIONS\nCourse Transfer: With 72-hour advance notice of the event date we will issue a unique re-registration code for course transfers.\nCancellation Refund: Refunds for 50% balance of event fee\, if no transfer is possible\, are issued in the form of store gift cards only but ONLY if we are notified of the cancelation up to 72 hours in advance of the event date.\nNo-Call/No-Show: Participants who do not show to the event without prior 72-hour notice forfeit their total registration fees.\nSame Day Cancelations: Same day cancelations are non-refundable as spots in classes are quick to fill and we will be unable to resell that spot in the event or give an individual on a waitlist adequate time to purchase that spot.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/8-1-23-new-shooter/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,New Shooter
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T170000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Handgun Essentials
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED – Handgun Essentials\nDuration Of 8 Hours\nCourse Fee $250\nMembership: Discounts Apply!\nStep 1: New Shooter\nStep 2: Handgun Essentials\nStep 3: Beyond Basics\nStep 4: Defensive Handgun with Tatiana Whitlock \nEstablish essential handgun skills necessary to become a safe semiautomatic handgun owner and marksman. This class thoroughly covers handgun safety awareness\, the basics of handgun mechanics\, safe handling techniques\, and the fundamentals of stance\, grip\, sight picture and alignment. Round out your skill set with malfunction clearing and ammunition management (reloading) techniques with a heavy emphasis on marksmanship and accuracy. By the end of this class\, you will have the knowledge to safely and confidently enjoy shooting your handgun! \n*Please note that this is NOT a revolver class. This course is focused on semiautomatic handguns only. Should you wish you explore revolvers please consider signing up for a private lesson.  \nREQUIRED EQUIPMENT \n\nWorking semiautomatic handgun (preferably a centerfire gun)\nMinimum of two (2) magazines\nAmmunition – 150 rounds\nEye & ear protection\nAttire: Long pants\, high collared shirt or t-shirt\, closed toe shoes\, ball caps recommended.\n\nEVENT REGISTRATION TERMS & CONDITIONS\nCourse Transfer: With 72-hour advance notice of the event date we will issue a unique re-registration code for course transfers.\nCancellation Refund: Refunds for 50% balance of event fee\, if no transfer is possible\, are issued in the form of store gift cards only but ONLY if we are notified of the cancelation up to 72 hours in advance of the event date.\nNo-Call/No-Show: Participants who do not show to the event without prior 72-hour notice forfeit their total registration fees.\nSame Day Cancelations: Same day cancelations are non-refundable as spots in classes are quick to fill and we will be unable to resell that spot in the event or give an individual on a waitlist adequate time to purchase that spot.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/8-2-23-handgun-essentials/
LOCATION:81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Handgun Essentials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T120000
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SUMMARY:8/8/23 - Maine Concealed Carry
DESCRIPTION:MAINE CONCEALED CARRY\nDuration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $150\n\nMembership: Discounts Apply!\nPrerequisite: This is NOT a basic pistol or holster skills course. Participants are encouraged to first take a private lesson or a new shooter course if they have not shot a gun before or if they are returning to shooting from a long hiatus. \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION\nThis is a 3-hour class covers the various rules to carry a concealed firearm in the State of Maine. A certificate from the successful completion of this class is applicable to use in the Maine Concealed Carry Application process. Topics will include Range Rules\, Safe Handling Rules\, Safe Storage & Transportation\, Personal Responsibility and Liability\, Firearm Selection Criteria\, Modifications/Accessories\, Carry Gear vs Range Gear\, Ammunition Selection\, mindset\,  use of force\, the disparity of force\, castle doctrine\, stand your ground\, talking to the police\, and continuing education. \nParticipants are expected to know how to operate a semiautomatic handgun\, or a revolver if supplying their own gun\, for the shooting qualification. To successfully pass this class participants must be able to demonstrate basic handgun skills including loading and making ready\, following range commands through two 5-round courses of fire (for a total of 10 rounds)\, and safely clear and bench their gun. Participants must be able to demonstrate the four rules of gun safety at all times through the entire course of fire. If you feel these are not a skill sets you are able to demonstrate at this time we encourage you to first take a Private Lesson or enroll in a New Shooter course. \nREQUIRED EQUIPMENT \n\nEye & ear protection\nClosed-toe shoes\nHigh collared shirt\nBrimmed ball caps recommended\nNotebook & Pen\nAll firearms and ammunition for the live fire qualification are provided by Howell’s.\n*If you would like to bring your own firearm you are welcome to do so. You are required to bring 10 rounds of factory FMJ ball ammunition\, in your handgun caliber of choice\, to shoot the final live fire qualification.\n\nPASS or CLASS: A participant that completes the classroom session and can safely demonstrate gun safety and safely shoot the qualification with a total of 10 rounds on target will PASS this class and a certificate of completion will be issued. In the event that a participant completes the classroom session but does not meet the safety or basic gun handling skills requirements\, the participant will receive a CLASS recommendation and the certificate will be deferred until training is completed to successfully reshoot and pass the qual. It is up to the participant that receives a CLASS recommendation to book either a private lesson or enroll in a New Shooter program of their choice in order to have an opportunity to receive the necessary training to successfully reshoot the qual. After successfully performing the qual Howells will then issue the Maine Concealed Carry certificate of completion. \nEVENT REGISTRATION TERMS & CONDITIONS\nCourse Transfer: With 72-hour advance notice of the event date we will issue a unique re-registration code for course transfers.\nCancellation Refund: Refunds for 50% balance of event fee\, if no transfer is possible\, are issued in the form of store gift cards only but ONLY if we are notified of the cancelation up to 72 hours in advance of the event date.\nNo-Call/No-Show: Participants who do not show to the event without prior 72-hour notice forfeit their total registration fees.\nSame Day Cancelations: Same day cancelations are non-refundable as spots in classes are quick to fill and we will be unable to resell that spot in the event or give an individual on a waitlist adequate time to purchase that spot.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/8-8-23-maine-concealed-carry/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Maine Concealed Carry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T130000
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SUMMARY:8/8/23 - Shooting on the Move
DESCRIPTION:Shooting on the Move\nPart of Howell’s 2023 Summer Series\nVIEW ALL SUMMER SERIES EVENTS \nDuration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $150\n\nMembership: Discounts Apply!\nPrerequisite: This is NOT a basic pistol or holster skills course. Participants are required to have a safe\, working knowledge of their chosen carry pistol and can demonstrate safe loading\, shooting\, unloading\, reload and malfunction skills. This course REQUIRES holster skills to participate. Please do not enroll if you are not already proficient working from a holster as this program does not include instruction on holster skills. Questions about eligibility? Contact our Director of Training to discuss. \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION\nReady to get moving? This three hour course is dedicated to the art and skill of shooting WHILE moving! Learn the footwork\, balance and focus to move at a various speeds and hit your target. This is a fun and engaging course so please plan on wearing appropriate footwear. An excellent program of concealed carriers and competitors alike! Holsters are a requirement for this program. \nREQUIRED EQUIPMENT \n\nEye & ear protection\nClosed-toe shoes\nHigh collared shirt\nNotebook & Pen\nCenterfire Pistol\nRigid Holster IWB (inside the waistband) or OWB (outside the waistband) concealable holster. (NOTE: no leather\, fabric\, collapsible or trigger finger push-button holsters allowed for safety reasons.)\nOne or two cover garments of your choice\nMin of 1 magazine pouch\nGun Belt\n100 Rounds of ammunition\n\nEVENT REGISTRATION TERMS & CONDITIONS\nCourse Transfer: With 72-hour advance notice of the event date we will issue a unique re-registration code for course transfers.\nCancellation Refund: Refunds for 50% balance of event fee\, if no transfer is possible\, are issued in the form of store gift cards only but ONLY if we are notified of the cancelation up to 72 hours in advance of the event date.\nNo-Call/No-Show: Participants who do not show to the event without prior 72-hour notice forfeit their total registration fees.\nSame Day Cancelations: Same day cancelations are non-refundable as spots in classes are quick to fill and we will be unable to resell that spot in the event or give an individual on a waitlist adequate time to purchase that spot.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/8-8-23-shooting-on-the-move/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023 Summer Series,All Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T123000
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SUMMARY:STOP THE BLEED® Course
DESCRIPTION:Over 2.6 million people have learned to STOP THE BLEED!\nYou can\, too! The American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® program has prepared over 2.6 million people worldwide on how to stop bleeding in a severely injured person. With 3 quick actions\, you can be trained to save a life. The number 1 cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. That’s why we want to train you how to STOP THE BLEED®. \nWhy Learn?\n\nA bleeding injury can happen anywhere. We’ve all seen it happen too often—on the news or in everyday life. Life-threatening bleeding can happen in people injured in serious accidents or disasters. Instead of being a witness\, you can become an immediate responder because you know how to STOP THE BLEED®. \nWhat You’ll Gain from the Course\n\nThe person next to a bleeding victim may very well be the one who’s most likely to save him or her from bleeding to death. By learning how to STOP THE BLEED®\, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding once you learn three quick techniques. Take the STOP THE BLEED® training course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency happens. \nHow We Teach\n\nOur instructors will teach you live—in person\, using training materials specially developed to teach bleeding control techniques. They will not only instruct you\, they will be available to check your movements as you practice three different bleeding control actions. They will keep working with you until you demonstrate the correct skills to STOP THE BLEED® and save a life.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/stop-the-bleed-course/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Medical,Stop the Bleed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T160000
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SUMMARY:8/16/23 - Mastering the FBI Qual
DESCRIPTION:Mastering the FBI Qual\nPart of Howell’s 2023 Summer Series\nVIEW ALL SUMMER SERIES EVENTS \nDuration Of 3 Hours: 1pm – 4pm\nCourse Fee $150\n\nMembership: Discounts Apply!\nPrerequisite: This is NOT a basic pistol or holster skills course. Participants are required to have a safe\, working knowledge of their chosen carry pistol and can demonstrate safe loading\, shooting\, unloading\, reload and malfunction skills. \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION\nThe FBI Qualification shooting course is a 50 round course of fire shot across a range of distances and over a variety of small drill sets. Each stage of the qual is recorded for time\, score and of course – safety. The purpose of this qualification course is to verify that the shooter possesses and can demonstrate basic skill sets relevant to the types of generalized threats that an agent could encounter. The FBI Qual is utilized by more than just the FBI. Many institutions and shooting schools utilize this as a benchmark exercise for instructor candidates and proficiency tests for intermediate to advanced shooters. For civilians and shooting enthusiasts this is an excellent course of fire in one box of ammo to work speed\, accuracy\, reloads\, distance and recoil management. Join us for this three hour class to shoot and learn the techniques to master the nationally recognized and revered FBI Qual! \nREQUIRED EQUIPMENT \n\nEye & ear protection\nClosed-toe shoes\nHigh collared shirt\nNotebook & Pen\nCenterfire Pistol\nMin of 2 magazines\n100 Rounds of ammunition\n*This qual may be run from a holster either open or from concealment. This class WILL NOT TEACH holster or drawing from concealment skills. Should you wish to shoot from the holster please ensure you have the nessisary skills to do so safely or consult with our Director of Training in advance should you have questions. All other shooters will shoot from the bench.\n\nEVENT REGISTRATION TERMS & CONDITIONS\nCourse Transfer: With 72-hour advance notice of the event date we will issue a unique re-registration code for course transfers.\nCancellation Refund: Refunds for 50% balance of event fee\, if no transfer is possible\, are issued in the form of store gift cards only but ONLY if we are notified of the cancelation up to 72 hours in advance of the event date.\nNo-Call/No-Show: Participants who do not show to the event without prior 72-hour notice forfeit their total registration fees.\nSame Day Cancelations: Same day cancelations are non-refundable as spots in classes are quick to fill and we will be unable to resell that spot in the event or give an individual on a waitlist adequate time to purchase that spot.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/7-26-23-mastering-the-fbi-qual/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023 Summer Series,All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T130116
CREATED:20221121T155255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T172804Z
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SUMMARY:8/22/23 - New Shooter
DESCRIPTION:Duration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $150\nMembership: Discounts Apply!\nStep 1: New Shooter\nStep 2: Handgun Essentials\nStep 3: Beyond Basics\nStep 4: Defensive Handgun with Tatiana Whitlock \nHowell’s New Shooters class is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper range of use of handguns. This 3-hour class is a great first step for new shooters looking to become safe and responsible gun owners. \nThe goal of this class is to provide essential gun safety skills\, range etiquette\, terminology\, and basic shooting skills to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience at the range. Taught by Howell’s certified and friendly instructor team\, this is the class we wish we had the first time we went shooting! \nREQUIRED EQUIPMENT: \n\nHandguns provided for use in class\nAmmunition provided\nEye and ear protection\, available for purchase on-site\nAttire: Long pants\, high collared shirt or t-shirt\, closed-toe shoes\, ball caps recommended.\n*If you would like to bring and shoot your own firearm & 50 rounds of factory ball ammo at the end of the program.\n\nEVENT REGISTRATION TERMS & CONDITIONS\nCourse Transfer: With 72-hour advance notice of the event date we will issue a unique re-registration code for course transfers.\nCancellation Refund: Refunds for 50% balance of event fee\, if no transfer is possible\, are issued in the form of store gift cards only but ONLY if we are notified of the cancelation up to 72 hours in advance of the event date.\nNo-Call/No-Show: Participants who do not show to the event without prior 72-hour notice forfeit their total registration fees.\nSame Day Cancelations: Same day cancelations are non-refundable as spots in classes are quick to fill and we will be unable to resell that spot in the event or give an individual on a waitlist adequate time to purchase that spot.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/8-22-22-new-shooter/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,New Shooter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T130116
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T021525Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Steel Challenge 
DESCRIPTION:Steel Challenge\nPart of Howell’s 2023 Summer Series\nVIEW ALL SUMMER SERIES EVENTS \nDuration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $150\n\nMembership: Discounts Apply!\nPrerequisite: This is NOT a basic pistol or holster skills course. Participants are required to have a safe\, working knowledge of their chosen carry pistol and can demonstrate safe loading\, shooting\, unloading\, reload and malfunction skills. Questions about eligibility? Contact our Director of Training to discuss. \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION\nThat amazingly satisfying sound of shooting steel is hard to match! Join us for a three-hour soul soothing deep dive into the art and challenge of shooting steel targets. This course will work across the Texas Star\, dueling tree\, and horizontal plate rack. Explore techniques for static and moving targets of various sizes for skills to take you from plinking to competition! \nREQUIRED EQUIPMENT \n\nEye & ear protection\nClosed-toe shoes\nHigh collared shirt\nNotebook & Pen\nCenterfire Pistol\nMin of 1 magazine pouch\n100 Rounds of ammunition\n\nEVENT REGISTRATION TERMS & CONDITIONS\nCourse Transfer: With 72-hour advance notice of the event date we will issue a unique re-registration code for course transfers.\nCancellation Refund: Refunds for 50% balance of event fee\, if no transfer is possible\, are issued in the form of store gift cards only but ONLY if we are notified of the cancelation up to 72 hours in advance of the event date.\nNo-Call/No-Show: Participants who do not show to the event without prior 72-hour notice forfeit their total registration fees.\nSame Day Cancelations: Same day cancelations are non-refundable as spots in classes are quick to fill and we will be unable to resell that spot in the event or give an individual on a waitlist adequate time to purchase that spot.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/8-23-23-steel-challenge/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023 Summer Series,All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T130116
CREATED:20221221T220752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T220752Z
UID:10995-1692813600-1692817200@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:8/23/23 - Youth Safety League
DESCRIPTION:Howell’s Youth Safety League is a monthly 60 minute lesson and range time for students 10 to 18 designed to instill firearm safety\, education and marksmanship skills. This program is an opportunity for our young students to learn with others\, make friends\, build character\, and continue the tradition of shooting sports and safety practices. This league is open to all students whom have taken a private lesson at Howell’s within one calendar year where the basics of range safety and etiquette are taught on a one-on-one basis. Students must be accompanied by a participating parent/guardian over the age of 21 years old. \nMontly meetings focus on safety and a themed lesson on marksmanship and precision. Participants then transition to the range to shoot the NRA Pistol Qualification and NRA Rifle Qualification exercises and progress through the series at their own pace. Individual coaching\, safety monitors (RSO’s) are present to support each participant and their accompanying parent/guardian in the range at all times. \nRequired Equipment \n\n.22lr\, 380 or 9mm Semi Automatic handguns provided\nParticipants are welcome to bring their own .22lr\, 380 or 9mm Semi Automatic handguns to work with during class\n100 to 150 rounds of caliber appropriate FMJ Ball ammunition estimated per class\nAmmunition can be purchased at check-in if utilizing Howell’s equipment\nHowell’s equipment requires ammunition purchase from Howell’s (nothing brought in from home please.)\nEye protection for both participant and guardian (available for purchase at check-in)\nHearing protection for both participant and guardian (available for purchase at check-in)\nRange appropriate attire for both participant and parent/guardian\nClosed toe shoes for both participant and guardian\nA good attitude and an open mind 🙂\n\n\n\nHOWELL’S TERMS – CLASS CANCELLATIONS \nNo Call/No Show: All no-call/no-show participants will be non-refundable not eligible for store credit or transfer. \nLate Arrival: Arriving more than 15 minutes after class start time is considered no-call/no-show. \nStudent Cancelation: Refunds for 100% balance of event fee\, if no transfer is possible\, are issued ONLY if we are notified of the cancellation more than 48 hours in advance of the event date. Notifications received within 48 hours of the event date are eligible for 50% refund or 50% tuition value applied towards an upcoming course within one calendar year. \nHowell’s Cancelation: Should Howell’s need to cancel a class students will be contacted via email\, phone and/or text with as much notice as possible. All students will be provided an option to transfer into an upcoming event of their choosing or receive a full refund. \nStudent Transfer: One transfer is permitted per original transaction\, per customer\, within the terms outlined above\, and must be conducted within a calendar year of the original booking date. \nGuest Instructors: There are no refunds or transfers on guest instructor classes including Defensive Handgun through Howell’s Gun Shop. No Exceptions. When a student enrolls for a hosted class\, the student accepts the terms of the company (instructor) they are registering through. Please read their terms and conditions before enrolling and direct any questions regarding cancelations to them directly. \nTo Change or Cancel YourReservation: All inquiries must be made via phone 207-657-4323 and/or email training@howellsgunshop.com. Please be prepared to provide your name\, email address and order number. \nWEBSITE DISCLAIMER \nAll items on this website are subject to change without notice. This includes item availability\, one-of-a-kind items\, and pricing.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/8-23-23-youth-safety-league/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Youth Safety League
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T170000
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SUMMARY:8/25/23 - Beyond Basics
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Basics\nDuration Of 8 Hours\nCourse Fee $250\nMembership: Discounts Apply!\nStep 1: New Shooter\nStep 2: Handgun Essentials\nStep 3: Beyond Basics\nStep 4: Defensive Handgun with Tatiana Whitlock \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn ideal class for newer shooters looking to learn critical holster skills or a refresher for more experienced shooters\, competitors or those pursuing concealed carry. This class thoroughly covers safe and efficient holster skills\, moving and shooting\, shooting while moving and an introduction to low light shooting. The emphasis of this program is to move bench shooters to open range work from a holster and working with tertiary gear (extra magazines) worn on-body. A fun and dynamic day of shooting designed to take you to the next level! \nREQUIRED EQUIPMENT \n\nWorking handgun (preferably a centerfire gun)\nMinimum of two (2) magazines\nKydex or rigid leather holster worn outside the waistband (OWB) strong side hip\nMagazine pouch(s)\nSturdy gun belt is required for this class\nAmmunition – 200 rounds\nEye & ear protection\nAttire: Long pants\, high collared shirt or t-shirt\, closed toe shoes\, ball caps recommended\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT REGISTRATION TERMS & CONDITIONS\nCourse Transfer: With 72-hour advance notice of event date we will issue a unique re-registration code for course transfers.\nCancellation Refund: Refunds for 50% balance of event fee\, if no transfer is possible\, are issued in the form of store gift cards only but ONLY if we are notified of the cancelation up to 72 hours in advance of the event date.\nNo-Call/No-Show: Participants who do not show to the event without prior 72-hour notice forfeit their total registration fees.\nSame Day Cancelations: Same day cancelations are non-refundable as spots in classes are quick to fill and we will be unable to resell that spot in the event or give an individual on a wait list adequate time to purchase that spot.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/8-25-23-beyond-basics/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Beyond Basics
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UID:10467-1693314000-1693324800@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:8/29/23 - Maine Concealed Carry
DESCRIPTION:MAINE CONCEALED CARRY\nDuration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $150\n\nMembership: Discounts Apply!\nPrerequisite: This is NOT a basic pistol or holster skills course. Participants are encouraged to first take a private lesson or a new shooter course if they have not shot a gun before or if they are returning to shooting from a long hiatus. \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION\nThis is a 3-hour class covers the various rules to carry a concealed firearm in the State of Maine. A certificate from the successful completion of this class is applicable to use in the Maine Concealed Carry Application process. Topics will include Range Rules\, Safe Handling Rules\, Safe Storage & Transportation\, Personal Responsibility and Liability\, Firearm Selection Criteria\, Modifications/Accessories\, Carry Gear vs Range Gear\, Ammunition Selection\, mindset\,  use of force\, the disparity of force\, castle doctrine\, stand your ground\, talking to the police\, and continuing education. \nParticipants are expected to know how to operate a semiautomatic handgun\, or a revolver if supplying their own gun\, for the shooting qualification. To successfully pass this class participants must be able to demonstrate basic handgun skills including loading and making ready\, following range commands through two 5-round courses of fire (for a total of 10 rounds)\, and safely clear and bench their gun. Participants must be able to demonstrate the four rules of gun safety at all times through the entire course of fire. If you feel these are not a skill sets you are able to demonstrate at this time we encourage you to first take a Private Lesson or enroll in a New Shooter course. \nREQUIRED EQUIPMENT \n\nEye & ear protection\nClosed-toe shoes\nHigh collared shirt\nBrimmed ball caps recommended\nNotebook & Pen\nAll firearms and ammunition for the live fire qualification are provided by Howell’s.\n*If you would like to bring your own firearm you are welcome to do so. You are required to bring 10 rounds of factory FMJ ball ammunition\, in your handgun caliber of choice\, to shoot the final live fire qualification.\n\nPASS or CLASS: A participant that completes the classroom session and can safely demonstrate gun safety and safely shoot the qualification with a total of 10 rounds on target will PASS this class and a certificate of completion will be issued. In the event that a participant completes the classroom session but does not meet the safety or basic gun handling skills requirements\, the participant will receive a CLASS recommendation and the certificate will be deferred until training is completed to successfully reshoot and pass the qual. It is up to the participant that receives a CLASS recommendation to book either a private lesson or enroll in a New Shooter program of their choice in order to have an opportunity to receive the necessary training to successfully reshoot the qual. After successfully performing the qual Howells will then issue the Maine Concealed Carry certificate of completion. \nEVENT REGISTRATION TERMS & CONDITIONS\nCourse Transfer: With 72-hour advance notice of the event date we will issue a unique re-registration code for course transfers.\nCancellation Refund: Refunds for 50% balance of event fee\, if no transfer is possible\, are issued in the form of store gift cards only but ONLY if we are notified of the cancelation up to 72 hours in advance of the event date.\nNo-Call/No-Show: Participants who do not show to the event without prior 72-hour notice forfeit their total registration fees.\nSame Day Cancelations: Same day cancelations are non-refundable as spots in classes are quick to fill and we will be unable to resell that spot in the event or give an individual on a waitlist adequate time to purchase that spot.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/8-29-23-maine-concealed-carry/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Maine Concealed Carry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T130116
CREATED:20221116T135845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T104125Z
UID:10357-1693330200-1693335600@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:A GIRL & A GUN QUARTERLY MATCH
DESCRIPTION:A GIRL & A GUN\nQUARTERLY MATCH\nTHIS IS AN AG&AG MEMBES ONLY EVENT\n \nLearn more about our Quarterly Match! \nTIME: 5:30pm – 7:00pm\nEVENT FEE: Match Fees paid directly online at agirlandaguncub.org\nRANGE FEE: Payable to Howells at check-in. Howell’s Members shoot for FREE. AGAG Members shoot for $15.\nRSVP: ENSURE YOU HAVE A SPOT by signing up on the TEAM APP!\n\nNOT A MEMBER? JOIN US!
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/a-girl-a-gun-quarterly-match-2-2023-08-29/2023-08-29/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Girl & A Gun,All Events
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