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SUMMARY:Canceled - Handgun Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Handgun Essentials\nDuration Of 7 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/7-12-23-handgun-essentials/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Handgun Essentials
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SUMMARY:7/13/23 - 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/7-11-23-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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SUMMARY:7/14/23 - One-Hand Pistol Skills
DESCRIPTION:One-Hand Pistol Skills\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. \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION\nDon’t let shooting pistol one-handed or off-handed fool you\, it’s not that hard if you know the techniques to do it right! Join us for this three-hour workshop exploring strong and support hand shooting skills. Many drills\, quals\, and stages at competition matches require one-handed shooting to test how well rounded the shooter is. In addition to competition one-handed shooting is a critical skill set for concealed carry and self defense. This class discusses grip position\, pressure\, recoil management and cross eye dominance issues to build strong single hand shooting proficiency with either hand. \nREQUIRED EQUIPMENT \n\nEye & ear protection\nClosed-toe shoes\nHigh collared shirt\nNotebook & Pen\nCenterfire Pistol preferred\, rimfire acceptable\nMin of 2 magazines\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/7-14-23-one-hand-pistol-skills/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023 Summer Series,All Events
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SUMMARY:7/26/23 - 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. \nis 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\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/7-26-23-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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T170000
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SUMMARY:Defensive Handgun
DESCRIPTION:DEFENSIVE HANDGUN with Tatiana Whitlock\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nThis 8-hour class is designed to develop safe & well-rounded shooters. Defensive Handgun is an Intermediate Handgun for Self Defense that has you moving\, shooting\, and problem-solving. Learn the essentials of non-standard positional shooting (Yoga with Guns!)\, critical movement skills\, engaging from a seated position\, and partner drills. Emphasis is towards drills and scenarios that simulate having children or family as part of a deadly force encounter and how to manage them to keep them safe. This class is a fast-paced yet detail-rich program. Those wishing to work from concealment are welcome. \nEXPERIENCE LEVEL: Students should have at least taken a basic handgun class within the past year and have a solid grasp of range etiquette and gun handling\, holster and safety skills.\nDURATION: 8-Hours\nCOURSE FEE: $250\nRANGE FEE: $35 (Active Howell’s Members do not pay range fee) \n\n\n\n\nEQUIPMENT \n\n\n\n\n\nWorking handgun (preferably a centerfire gun)\n250 rounds of factory ammunition\nMinimum of two (2) magazines\, 3 magazines are recommended\nEye & ear protection\nOWB Holster (Outside the Waistband). For safety reasons bra holsters\, soft side collapsible holsters\, cross draw\, Serpa-style push-button\, ankle\, off-body\, and behind-the-back holsters are NOT allowed during the live-fire portion of course. Contact with questions.\nMagazine pouch(s)\nSturdy gun belt\nMed Kit (If you do not yet own one please consider investing!)\nPlease pack your lunch\, adequate snacks and hydration (both water AND electrolytes).\n\nATTIRE: Range appropriate attire: long pants\, closed-toe shoes\, high collared shirt. Brimmed ball caps recommended but not required. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION POLICIES & TERMS\nNO VIDEO POLICY! To protect the privacy and learning experience of your fellow students we have adopted a strict NO VIDEO policy during class. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nThis is a HOSTED CLASS. Registrations are completed through Tatianawhitlock.com. By completing enrollment in this event you confirm that you have read and agree to Terms of Sale & Event Policies.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/defensive-handgun-3/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Defensive Handgun,FEATURED INSTRUCTORS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20221115T142434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T162726Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20221121T163251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T122736Z
UID:10464-1691485200-1691496000@howellsgunshop.com
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T160000
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CREATED:20230515T193215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230604T133423Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20230417T111106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T112442Z
UID:11554-1691830800-1691843400@howellsgunshop.com
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
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20230515T183505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T203937Z
UID:11750-1692190800-1692201600@howellsgunshop.com
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:20260425T183214
CREATED:20221121T155255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T172804Z
UID:10415-1692709200-1692723600@howellsgunshop.com
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:20260425T183214
CREATED:20230515T194435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T021525Z
UID:11757-1692795600-1692806400@howellsgunshop.com
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:20260425T183214
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
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20221121T170634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T123209Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20221121T163441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T123257Z
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:20260425T183214
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20221115T143107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T163703Z
UID:10259-1693990800-1694019600@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:9/6/23 - 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/9-6-23-handgun-essentials/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Handgun Essentials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20221116T133326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T144122Z
UID:12388-1694021400-1694026800@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:A GIRL & A GUN Chapter Clinic -  Novice/Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:A GIRL & A GUN Chapter Training Clinic\nCOLOR TRACK – Purple/Amber/Blue\n(Training activities geared towards Bench Shooters) \nTIME: 5:30pm – 7:00pm\nEVENT FEE: $10 payable on TEAM APP\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!\nMEMBERS: REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR SHOOTING JOURNALS!\nNOT A MEMBER? JOIN US!\n\nPrerequisite: None! Come as you are. AG&AG events provide an ideal place to learn for women of all skill levels. \nHOWELL’S GUN SHOP WELCOMES\nA Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League!\nA Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) is a shooting club established by women shooters for women shooters. AG & AG events are intended to be fun\, social gatherings where women can come together for support\, encouragement\, ask questions in a safe and nonjudgmental environment\, improve on their marksmanship\, and bond together in the shooting community. \nWhat Makes Us Different? \nAll AG & AG events are supervised by female Certified Firearms Instructors. All facilitators are women who can “speak girl” and provide techniques and tips for female shooters. Our goal is to empower\, educate\, and have fun at the range. AG & AG events have been successful stepping stones for thousands of women. At our events and through articles and information\, we provide: \n\nBasics of safe gun handling\nRange etiquette\nProper grip techniques\nStance for accurate shooting\nTrigger control and follow-through\nSight picture and sight alignment and MUCH MORE!\n\nIt’s More Than Shooting\nWhile our mission is to educate women on safe and accurate shooting\, our organization is about so much more than shooting! It’s about empowerment\, support\, friendships\, fun\, self-reliance\, and so much more. Every day we witness the transformation of women who set out to learn how to shoot and in the process discover a confidence in themselves that improves all areas of their lives. Whether you’re interested in competition\, concealed carry\, home defense\, the safe storage of guns in the home\, or you just want to get out of the house and try something new\, please join us at an upcoming event. \nAs A Member Of The National Club\, You Receive:\n\nOur innovative Shooting Journal specifically for women shooters\nChance to win guns and gear in our quarterly and annually\nMember Appreciation Giveaways\nTONS of discounts and offers from our Vendor Partners\n20% off all AG & AG apparel and hats\nExclusive members-only matches and clinics\nInvitation to attend the AG & AG Conference\nInvitation to attend the regional Girl’s Getaways\nThe Four Rules by Kathy Jackson of The Cornered Cat\nBasic Pistols Skills by Lynn Givens of Rangemaster\nPersonalized AG & AG designer name tag\nAccess to the AG & AG Shooting Journal\nOfficial membership card\nSpecial discounts from our home range\, Howell’s Gun Shop!\n\nHowell’s Members SHOOT FOR FREE\n\n\n\nNOT A MEMBER? JOIN US!
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/a-girl-a-gun-chapter-meeting-novice-intermediate-2-2023-09-11/2023-09-06/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20221121T163635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T152504Z
UID:10470-1694077200-1694088000@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:9/8/23 - CANCELED - 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/9-8-23-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:20230912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20221121T155421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T123613Z
UID:10418-1694523600-1694534400@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:9/12/23 - 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/9-12-23-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20230417T112455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T112711Z
UID:11559-1694620800-1694631600@howellsgunshop.com
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-2/
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:20230921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20221121T163845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T123850Z
UID:10473-1695286800-1695297600@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:9/21/23 - 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/9-21-23-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:20230922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20221116T120535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T120535Z
UID:10311-1695373200-1695402000@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:Handgun Accuracy
DESCRIPTION:Handgun Accuracy with Tatiana Whitlock\nCLICK HERE TO ENROLL NOW!\n\nHone your pistol accuracy skills and take your marksmanship to a higher level in this 8-hour course. This class aims to develop the core physical\, visual and mental skills that produce consistent accuracy on target. Marksmanship skill builder drills and exercises raise the group’s performance and one-on-one instruction with Tatiana fine-tunes each individual student’s skills. A fun and challenging program for shooters of all skill levels! \n\n\n\n\nEXPERIENCE LEVEL: Students should have at least taken a basic handgun class within the past year and have a solid grasp of range etiquette and basic gun handling and safety skills.\nDURATION: 8-Hours\nCOURSE FEE: $200\nRANGE FEE: $35 (Active Howell’s Members do not pay range fee) \nEQUIPMENT \n\n\n\n\n\nWorking handgun\, your concealed carry handgun of choice (preferably a centerfire gun)\nMinimum of three (3) magazines\n200 Rounds factory ball ammunition\nEye & ear protection\nHOLSTERS OPTIONAL. Holster fluent individuals are welcome to utilize their holsters. However\, newer shooters are encouraged to shoot from the bench.\n\nIWB (carried open\, not from concealment) or OWB  holster ( For safety reasons bra holsters\, soft side collapsible holsters\, cross draw\, Serpa\, ankle\, off-body and behind-the-back holsters are NOT allowed. Contact us with questions.)\nTwo Magazine pouch(s)\nSturdy gun belt\n\n\nPlease pack your lunch\, adequate snacks and hydration (both water AND electrolytes).\n\nATTIRE: Range appropriate attire: long pants\, closed-toe shoes\, high collared shirt. Brimmed ball caps recommended but not required. \nREGISTRATION POLICIES & TERMS\nNO VIDEO POLICY! To protect the privacy and learning experience of your fellow students we have adopted a strict NO VIDEO policy during class. \n\n\n\n\nThis is a HOSTED CLASS. Registrations are completed through Tatianawhitlock.com. By completing enrollment in this event you confirm that you have read and agree to Terms of Sale & Event Policies.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/handgun-accuracy-3/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,FEATURED INSTRUCTORS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tatiana Whitlock - Training in Context":MAILTO:training@tatianawhitlock.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20221121T155717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T174641Z
UID:10421-1695733200-1695744000@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:CANCELED - 9/26/23 - 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/9-26-23-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20221221T220942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T140237Z
UID:10998-1695837600-1695841200@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:CANCELED - 9/27/23 - 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/9-27-23-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:20230929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20221121T171147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T133435Z
UID:10503-1695978000-1696006800@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:CANCELED - 9/29/23 - 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/9-29-23-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183214
CREATED:20221121T155951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T153536Z
UID:10424-1696323600-1696334400@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:10/3/23 - Ladies New Shooter
DESCRIPTION:A NEW SHOOTER CLASS FOR WOMEN – TAUGHT BY WOMEN!\n\nDuration 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/10-3-23-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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SUMMARY:10/4/23 - Handgun Essentials
DESCRIPTION: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/10-4-23-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:20231006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T170000
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SUMMARY:Do It In the Dark: Introduction to Reduced Light Combatives with Guest Instructors Apache Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Howell’s is pleased to host Apache Solutions for this one-day course! \nDo It In the Dark: Introduction to Reduced Light Combatives\nDuration: 8 hours\nDate: October 6th\, 9am – 5pm\nCourse Fee: $250 + range fees ($25 range fee due to Howell’s upon check-in for all non-Howell’s members)\nAmmunition Requirement: 150 Rounds\nPrerequisites: See below\nLocation: Howell’s Gun Shop \nREGISTER NOW – CLICK HERE!\nIntroduction to reduced light Combatives covers the basics of white light usage in the context of self defense for the armed citizen. Up to 85% of humans sensory input is visual. Don’t dither in the dark\, let us shed some light on your after hours Combative capabilities. \nSubjects include:\n\nFoundational skills\nStrong hand only shooting\nHandheld & Weapon mounted lights\nDiscussion of Photonic barriers\, lumens & candela\nDry fire exercises\nLive fire exercises\nIndividual Capabilities and Limitations\nHandheld and WML manipulation\nForce on Force\nRapid decision making & More\n\nRequired gear:\n\nEDC pistol\nQuality holster(No serpas\, or nylon holsters)\n2 mags minimum\nWhite light pocket flashlight\nWeapon mounted light is STRONGLY recommended\nMinimum of 150 rounds of ammunition\n\nPre-Reqs:\nStudents must have a good understanding of safe firearms handling and range etiquette. It is strongly recommended that students have taken a previous defensive handgun style class prior to registration. \n***ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE*** \nABOUT Chief Instructor – Tim Kelly\nTim Kelly is the owner of Apache Solutions Firearms Training in Yadkinville\, NC. Tim started Apache in 2017 with the intention of creating a stronger and more competent armed society. He recognized the need for safe and effective firearms training in his community and structured his business accordingly. In 2021\, Apache taught over 900 private sessions and 1100 students in classes throughout the year. A dedicated husband and father\, Tim has a strong desire to lead and help others achieve their goals. \nMajor accomplishments: \n\nOEF Combat Veteran\, United States Marine Corps (2005-2013)\nAssociates Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2016)\nGSSF Master Shooter (2018)\nNRA Training Counselor (2019)\nTop Shooter\, Handgun Combatives Certified Instructor\, 1/21 in the nation (2019\, 2020)\nRangemaster Certified Master Firearms Instructor (2022)\n\nREGISTER NOW – CLICK HERE!\n  \nLEARN MORE ABOUT APACHE SOLUTIONS\n                 
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/do-it-in-the-dark-introduction-to-reduced-light-combatives-with-guest-instructors-apache-solutions/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,FEATURED INSTRUCTORS
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