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SUMMARY:CLOSED for the Holiday!
DESCRIPTION:Howell’s will be closed January 1st in observance of the holiday.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/closed-for-the-holiday-2/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230102T090000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Hours = 9am - 5pm
DESCRIPTION:Howell’s Holiday Hours for January 2nd: 9am – 5pm
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/holiday-hours-9am-5pm/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T090000
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SUMMARY:1/10/23 - New Shooter
DESCRIPTION:New Shooter\nDuration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $100\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/1-10-23-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:20230111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T170000
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CREATED:20221115T140731Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - 1/11/23 - Handgun Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Handgun Essentials\nDuration Of 8 Hours\nCourse Fee $175\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/1-11-23-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:20230117T173000
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SUMMARY:A GIRL & A GUN Chapter Meeting - All Experience Levels Welcome!
DESCRIPTION:A GIRL & A GUN Chapter Meeting\nALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS WELCOME!\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-all-experience-levels-welcome/2023-01-17/
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:20230118T090000
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SUMMARY:1/18/23 - Maine Concealed Carry
DESCRIPTION:MAINE CONCEALED CARRY\nDuration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $100\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/1-18-23-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:20230124T090000
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SUMMARY:1/24/23 - New Shooter
DESCRIPTION:New Shooter\nDuration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $100\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/1-24-23-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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