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SUMMARY:12/5/23 - 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/10-5-23-ladies-new-shooter/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Ladies Only,Women Only
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SUMMARY:12/5/23 - 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/12-5-23-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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20221116T135845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T114501Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled - 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-2-2023-08-29-2023-12-05/
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:20231207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
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SUMMARY:12/7/23 - 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/12-7-23-ladies-new-shooter/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Ladies New Shooter
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SUMMARY:12/8/23 - 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/12-8-23-ladies-new-shooter/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Ladies New Shooter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
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SUMMARY:12/8/23 - 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/12-8-23-ladies-new-shooter-2/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Ladies New Shooter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20230417T122450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T131906Z
UID:11588-1702112400-1702231200@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:12/9&10/23 - NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor
DESCRIPTION:12/9/23 – 9am – 6pm\n12/10/23 – 10am – 4pm \nAre you a handgun shooter who wants to help other shooters improve their skills? Pistols are some of the most used firearms in the world\, but not everyone has the training to use them safely. With the NRA Certified Pistol Instructor course\, GTBR will help you become an effective and knowledgeable instructor\, capable of teaching students how to handle pistols with skill and safety. \n  \nWhat You Will Learn\n• Range Safety\n• Pistol Knowledge and Safe Gun Handling\n• Ammunition Knowledge\n• The Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting\n• Shooting Positions and Shooting Qualifications\n• Scoring Targets\n• Selecting and Maintaining Your Pistol \nThe Prerequisites\nIn order to undertake the NRA Certified Pistol Instructor Training Course you need to know the basics of firearm safety and have a measure of proficiency in shooting skills and provide proof of completing each the following prior to class:\n\nYou must take and pass the NRA Basic Instructor Training Course within 2 years.\nYou must take and pass the student course NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Instructor Led Student Course.\nProvide proof of completing each prior to class.\n\nWhat to Expect \nThe NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Instructor Course is more hands-on and involves some live-fire range time. Before that is classroom instruction with dummy ammunition where you will learn proper operation\, maintenance\, storage\, and shooting fundamentals for revolvers and semi-automatic handguns. You will also learn how to appropriately select both pistols and ammunition. Marksmanship and range safety are also covered. \nAfter that\, you will head to the range to test your skills and undergo nationally standardized shooting qualification. \nYou will receive the NRA Basics of Shooting handbook and a certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor. \nWhat do I need to bring and what do I need to know? Please download and review the following NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Instructor documents BEFORE you come to class. Also\, make sure you practice the live fire exercises prior to coming to the range. \nPISTOL INSTRUCTOR PRE-COURSE ASSESSMENT \nBASICS OF PISTOL SHOOTING INSTRUCTOR LED COURSE \nBASICS OF PISTOL SHOOTING QUALIFICATION TARGETS \nWhat to Bring\n\nA copy (digital or print) of the above NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Instructor documents.\n3 ring binder\nTarget shooting pistol\n200 rounds of ammunition \nQUESTIONS? Contact out in-house NRA Training Counselor
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/12-910-23-nra-certified-basic-pistol-instructor/
LOCATION:81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,NRA INSTRUCTOR PISTOL SHOOTING COURSE (BPI)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20221121T160725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T181339Z
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SUMMARY:12/12/23 - 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/12-12-23-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:20231213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20221115T143757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T013459Z
UID:10268-1702458000-1702485000@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:12/13/23 - 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/12-6-23-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:20231214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231029T103711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T180817Z
UID:13223-1702544400-1702555200@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:12/14/23 - New Shooter
DESCRIPTION:Duration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $150 \nStep 1: New Shooter\nStep 2: Handgun Essentials\nStep 3: Beyond Basics\nStep 4: Defensive Handgun with Tatiana Whitlock \nHowell’s New Shooters class provides a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper range of use of handguns. This 3-hour class is a significant first step for new shooters looking to become safe and responsible gun owners. This class aims 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 firearm & 50 rounds of factory ball ammo at the end of the program – time permitting.\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% of the balance of the event fee\, if no transfer is possible\, are issued in-store gift cards only\, but ONLY if we are notified of the cancelation up to 72 hours before the event date.\nNo-Call/No-Show: Participants who do not attend 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/12-14-23-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:20231214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231026T181729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T223930Z
UID:12966-1702558800-1702569600@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:12/14/23 - 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/12-14-23-ladies-new-shooter/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Ladies New Shooter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231209T182642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T182642Z
UID:14053-1702717200-1702746000@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:2023 Gunslinger State Championship
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR THE 2023 Gunslinger State Championship! \n9am – 5pm \n\nHowell’s pistol match is designed to be safe\, fun and challenging! Stages change weekly and can include: safe movement with barricades\, strong and support hand shooting\, steel plates\, low light\, moving targets\, bowling pin shoots\, accuracy exercises\, speed exercises and more! Put your skills to the test! \nHowell’s Gunslinger Match is open to the not-so-beginner shooter who can safely handle and shoot their handgun. While we don’t recommend this event as your very first shooting experience we do encourage shooters of all skill levels to come and experience this friendly competition. \nFEE: $15\nEVENTS HELD WEEKLY! Thursdays\, 2:00pm – 5:30pm \n\nWalk-ins welcome! This is NOT a pre-registration event. Roster of shooters is based on a first come first serve basis.\nOur matches are designed to take roughly 5-10 minutes for each shooter. Each participant shoots the match twice in a row\, their top score out of the two is entered into the competitor pool.\n\nEQUIPMENT: \n\nEye & Hearing Protection\nRange appropriate attire\nCenterfire pistol\n50 Rounds of factory FMJ ball ammo\nMinimum of 3 magazines (To save time for shooting we strongly recommend coming with 3 mags preloaded with 8 rounds each.)\nMatch may or may not involve shooting on the move: Gun belt\, Mag Pouches\, Strong side outside the waistband (OWB) holster. (For safety reasons bra holsters\, soft side collapsible holsters\, cross draw\, serpa\, ankle\, off body and behind-the-back posters are NOT allowed during live-fire portion of course. Contact us with questions.)\nA good attitude!\n\nSAFETY:  \n\nAll participants must sign in on the group event waiver.\nProfessional behavior is expected at all times.\nWe run a COLD range. This means – all guns are unloaded and cased until it is your designated time to load and make ready per the RSO’s direction.\nSafety rules and stage protocol will be briefed prior to the match and strictly enforced.\nAll shooting is conducted under the supervision of Howell’s certified Range Safety Officers and staff.\n\nRULES & ETIQUETTE: \n\nOrder of waiver sign in represents order of shooters.\nEach shooter will shoot match twice per event.\nParticipants are expected to help tape or reset targets between shooters.\nThere is NO filming of other shooters without their expressed permission.\n\nSCORING: \n\nHowell’s prefers to keep our scoring simple: Any shot that breaks the line is considered a hit and scored according to the target in use.\nHowell’s RSO in charge has the final say on the scoring.\nTie breakers are a very real possibility and a bullseye shoot off will determine the winner.\nAll scores will be logged.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/2023-gunslinger-state-championship/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Gunslinger
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20221121T165234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T142438Z
UID:10491-1702990800-1703001600@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:12/19/23 - 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/12-19-23-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:20231220T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20221221T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T133020Z
UID:11005-1703091600-1703095200@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:12/20/23 - 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.12/20/2
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/12-20-23-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:20240109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231107T001854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T044643Z
UID:13462-1704790800-1704801600@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:1/9/23 - 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/1-9-23-ladies-new-shooter/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Ladies New Shooter,New Shooter Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231107T004327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T120203Z
UID:13502-1704805200-1704816000@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:1/9/24 - 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/1-9-24-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:20240110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231106T234838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T235852Z
UID:13428-1704877200-1704904200@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:1/10/24 - Handgun Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Handgun Essentials\nDuration Of 7 – 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. We strongly encourage participants to take our Step 1: New Shooter course prior to attending. 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 skills 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 a well rounded skill set to 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/1-10-24-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:20240111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231203T172146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T162437Z
UID:13937-1704963600-1704974400@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Concealed Carry Basics
DESCRIPTION:Concealed Carry Basics\nDuration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $150\n\nMembership: Discounts Apply!\nPrerequisite: This is NOT a basic pistol 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 3-hour program covers the necessary safety skills and best practices to carry concealed. Topics covered include: how and where to carry on body\, dressing for successful concealment\, drawing from concealment\, home safe dry-fire and range safe live-fire practice drills and more. Join us for a crash course intended to answer the frequently asked questions of new concealed carriers. An ideal course for those brand new to concealment as well as for those who are struggling to gain confidence in their daily carry routine. We look forward to working with you towards being confident and comfortable carrying a concealed handgun! \nREQUIRED EQUIPMENT \n\nEye & ear protection\nClosed-toe shoes\nConcealed Carry handgun of choice\nTwo magazines (minimum)\n50 rounds of FMJ Ammunition\nGun belt\nIWB or OWB Holster to fit your firearm for the purposes of wearing concealed. (NOTE: Only hard sided plastic holsters allowed in this class. Questions? Contact us in advance.)\nOne magazine pouch\nHigh collared shirt\nOne or two “cover garments”\nBrimmed ball caps recommended\nNotebook & Pen\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/1-11-23-concealed-carry-basics/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:All Events,Concealed Carry Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231018T190857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T185623Z
UID:12756-1705395600-1705406400@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:1/16/24 - New Shooter
DESCRIPTION:Duration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $150\nStep 1: New Shooter\nStep 2: Handgun Essentials\nStep 3: Beyond Basics\nStep 4: Defensive Handgun with Tatiana Whitlock \n\nHowell’s New Shooters class provides a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper range of use of handguns. This 3-hour class is a significant first step for new shooters looking to become safe and responsible gun owners. This class aims 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! \n\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 firearm & 50 rounds of factory ball ammo at the end of the program – time permitting.\n\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% of the balance of the event fee\, if no transfer is possible\, are issued in-store gift cards only\, but ONLY if we are notified of the cancelation up to 72 hours before the event date.\nNo-Call/No-Show: Participants who do not attend 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/1-16-24-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:20240116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231018T161951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T133502Z
UID:12719-1705426200-1705431600@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:A GIRL & A GUN Chapter Training Clinic - Beginner/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 in STORE 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\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-training-clinic-beginner-intermedate/2024-01-16/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:A Girl & A Gun,All Events,Ladies Only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231129T224724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T044517Z
UID:13874-1705482000-1705492800@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:1/17/24 - New Shooter
DESCRIPTION:Duration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $150\nStep 1: New Shooter\nStep 2: Handgun Essentials\nStep 3: Beyond Basics\nStep 4: Defensive Handgun with Tatiana Whitlock \n\nHowell’s New Shooters class provides a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper range of use of handguns. This 3-hour class is a significant first step for new shooters looking to become safe and responsible gun owners. This class aims 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! \n\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 firearm & 50 rounds of factory ball ammo at the end of the program – time permitting.\n\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% of the balance of the event fee\, if no transfer is possible\, are issued in-store gift cards only\, but ONLY if we are notified of the cancelation up to 72 hours before the event date.\nNo-Call/No-Show: Participants who do not attend 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/1-17-24-new-shooter/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,New Shooter,New Shooter Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231201T233104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T184406Z
UID:13905-1705496400-1705507200@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Intro to Pistol Optics
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Pistol Optics\nCourse Fee $150\nDuration: 3 hrs\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\nAre you curious about optics mounted on pistols? Holosun\, Trijicon\, Aimpoint\, SIG SAUER and other manufacturers are producing quality pistol mounted optics that can greatly increase accuracy\, target acquisition and are rapidly becoming a standard on both competition and carry pistols across the country. For aging eyes pistol mounted optics can keep some shooters shooting for a few more years than without. There is a learning curve to adapting to a new sighting system but the juice is worth the squeeze! Join us for this three-hour workshop where we work on techniques to help master the “dot”! \nREQUIRED EQUIPMENT \n\nEye & ear protection\nClosed-toe shoes\nHigh collared shirt\nNotebook & Pen\nPistol with optic pre-mounted and zeroed. *Rentals are available though options are limited. Please plan to arrive and check-in early should you plan to rent from us. \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/1-17-24-intro-to-pistol-optics/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Intro to Pistol Optics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231113T024735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T034005Z
UID:13635-1705654800-1705683600@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:1/19/23 - Handgun Accuracy with Tatiana Whitlock
DESCRIPTION:Handgun Accuracy with Tatiana Whitlock\nCLICK HERE TO ENROLL NOW!\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 student’s skills. It is a fun and challenging program for shooters of all skill levels! \nEXPERIENCE LEVEL: Students should have taken an introductory handgun class within the past year and have a solid grasp of range etiquette\, basic gun handling\, and safety skills. \n\n\n\n\nDURATION: 8-Hours\nCOURSE FEE: $250\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. Newer shooters are encouraged to shoot from the bench.\n\nIWB (carried open) 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/1-19-23-handgun-accuracy-with-tatiana-whitlock/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,FEATURED INSTRUCTORS,Handgun Accuracy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231130T110702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T044641Z
UID:13882-1706000400-1706011200@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:1/23/24 - 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/1-23-24-ladies-new-shooter/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Ladies New Shooter,New Shooter Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231107T004527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T004527Z
UID:13505-1706014800-1706025600@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:1/23/24 - 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/1-23-24-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:20240123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231018T162658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T140755Z
UID:12747-1706031000-1706034600@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: $10 payable in STORE 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  \nHere is your chance to compete on a national level in your own backyard — for cash prizes and bragging rights! The AG & AG Quarterly Match is held at one of your regularly scheduled chapter events. Each Match event will be predetermined by the National Match Director to ensure that it is fair for all chapters (See “Scoring and Rules\,” below). Register to participate in the competition so that your scores can be compiled across all of our members! The more members that register the larger the pot\, and the more YOU could win! Good luck!
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/a-girl-a-gun-quarterly-match/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Girl & A Gun,All Events,Ladies Only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231129T225011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T044517Z
UID:13877-1706605200-1706616000@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:1/30/24 - New Shooter
DESCRIPTION:Duration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $150\nStep 1: New Shooter\nStep 2: Handgun Essentials\nStep 3: Beyond Basics\nStep 4: Defensive Handgun with Tatiana Whitlock \n\nHowell’s New Shooters class provides a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper range of use of handguns. This 3-hour class is a significant first step for new shooters looking to become safe and responsible gun owners. This class aims 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! \n\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 firearm & 50 rounds of factory ball ammo at the end of the program – time permitting.\n\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% of the balance of the event fee\, if no transfer is possible\, are issued in-store gift cards only\, but ONLY if we are notified of the cancelation up to 72 hours before the event date.\nNo-Call/No-Show: Participants who do not attend 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/1-30-24-new-shooter/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,New Shooter,New Shooter Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231018T155414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T140200Z
UID:12708-1706635800-1706641200@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:A GIRL & A GUN Chapter Training Clinic - Experienced
DESCRIPTION:A GIRL & A GUN Chapter Training Clinic\nCOLOR TRACK – Green/Orange\n(Training activities geared towards Holster Proficient Shooters) \nTIME: 5:30pm – 7:00pm \nEVENT FEE: $10 payable in STORE 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\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-training-clinic/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:A Girl & A Gun,All Events,Ladies Only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231115T030716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T221904Z
UID:13732-1706691600-1706702400@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:1/31/24 - AR15 New Shooter
DESCRIPTION:Duration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $150 \nHowell’s AR15 New Shooters class provides a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper range of use of AR15 rifles. This 3-hour class is a significant first step for new shooters looking to become safe and responsible gun owners. This class aims 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\nAR15 rifle chambered in .223/5.56/300BLK or 9mm PCC\n100 rounds of caliber appropriate ammunition\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\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% of the balance of the event fee\, if no transfer is possible\, are issued in-store gift cards only\, but ONLY if we are notified of the cancelation up to 72 hours before the event date.\nNo-Call/No-Show: Participants who do not attend 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/1-31-24-ar15-new-shooter/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,AR15 New Shooter
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T094631
CREATED:20231115T023006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T031537Z
UID:13718-1706864400-1706893200@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Defensive Handgun with Tatiana Whitlock
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\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/2-16-24-defensive-handgun-with-tatiana-whitlock/
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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