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SUMMARY:7/9/24 - 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/7-9-24-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:20240710T090000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - New Shooter 3 - RELOADS
DESCRIPTION:Duration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $150\n\nKeeping the handgun operational when magazines run out is fun and challenging. This three-hour workshop focuses on the three kinds of pistol reloads and how\, when\, and why they are best utilized. Techniques for each type of reload are rooted in safety and efficiency. Timed shooting exercises allow participants to track their progress and record their personal best for each shooting standard drill. This course covers The skills and techniques essential for competition\, concealed carry\, home defense\, and general enthusiast plinking. This course is appropriate for shooters of all skill levels.\n \n  \nREQUIRED EQUIPMENT: \n\nSemiautomatic Handgun (preferably centerfire) *Rentals Available\n2+ Magazines\n200 Rounds of Ammunition\nEye and ear protection\nRange Appropriate Attire: Long pants\, high collared shirt or t-shirt\, closed-toe shoes\, ball caps recommended.\n*Please plan to arrive early if you plan to rent from our collection as selection is limited and equipment is rented on a first-come-first-serve basis.\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/7-10-24-new-shooter-3-reloads/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,New Shooter 3 - Reloads,New Shooter Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T200000
DTSTAMP:20240612T195938Z
CREATED:20240221T163634Z
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SUMMARY:7/15/24 - GUEST INSTRUCTOR - Onsight Firearms Training\, LLC - Pistol Skill Builder
DESCRIPTION:7/15/24 – GUEST INSTRUCTOR – Onsight Firearms Training\, LLC – Pistol Skill Builder\nPISTOL SKILL BUILDER \nHowell’s Indoor Range & Gun Shop \n81 W Gray Rd\, Gray\, ME 04039 \n5:00pm to 8:00pm \n$150 per person. \nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE\nPrerequisites: \nAll students must be able to successfully maintain all shooting safety fundamentals. Students should know and be able to perform all aspects of safe firearm handing\, loading\, and unloading\, malfunction clearing. You should have a clear understanding of how and why your gun works as it does. \n  \nTHIS IS NOT A BEGINNER CLASS! \nTHIS IS NOT A “FIRST TIME SHOOTING” OR FIRST TIME WORKING FROM A HOLSTER CLASS! \n  \nAll students must have ample experience working in and out of a holster from concealment. All students must know how to properly load/unload your pistol and clear all malfunctions. \nIf you are not sure of your skill level\, please contact us directly for an assessment. \nThis is a multifaceted class designed to introduce the intermediate or advanced shooter to the various aspects of efficient\, effective and accurate pistol shooting fundamentals and foundational skills. \nIntermediate and advanced shooters will benefit as we will help diagnose and correct any shooting errors or problem areas to help improve your shooting abilities. \nThis is also an opportunity to work on any areas that the shooter themselves would like to request. \n  \nCOURSE BREAKDOWN: \n– Range orientation \n– Firearms safety \n– Shooting principals (holding\, aiming\, firing\, timing) and how and why they apply to shooting. \n– Warm-up drills \n– Ready positions \n– Reloading techniques and malfunction clearance drills \n– Dry fire / live fire drills. \n– Strong hand and weak hand shooting. \n– Accuracy and speed development drills. \n– Engaging multiple targets. \n– Gear discussion/selection. \n– Alternate shooting positions \n– Q & A \n  \nEQUIPMENT LIST: \n-Quality functional semi-automatic pistol (a secondary pistol is recommended) \n-4 magazines minimum \n-Minimum of 300 rounds of target ammunition. \n-QUALITY kydex holster (IWB\, OWB\, AIWB or Duty Rig for LE —PLEASE NO flimsy nylon or cloth holsters. NO BLACKHAWK SERPA\, UNCLE MKE’S\, CROSSBREED / HYBRID or ALIEN GEAR holsters. \n(We recommend holsters from Safariland\, Dark Star Gear\, Raven Concealment\, Blackpoint Tactical\, 508 Holsters\, Black Center Tactical\, Concealment Express C&G Holsters & G-Code.) \nFor more info please visit: https://oftllc.us/friends-links/ \n-Magazine or loading device pouches / magazine carrier\, etc. \n-Ammunition dump pouch (optional) \n-Sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide. No loose belts or saggy pants. No sweatpants. \n-Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning with good ankle support. \n-Clothing suitable for training in any weather – long pants – long sleeve shirt\, hoodie or jacket for cold weather. \n-Wraparound eyewear\, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses \n-Earmuffs and earplugs \n-A black Sharpie marker \n-Notebook and pen for note taking \n-Humble willing to learn attitude \nFor more information or questions please contact: info@onsightfirearmstraining.com \n  \nADDITIONAL INFO: \nThis course is limited to 16 students only. First 16 to buy tickets will attend. \nStudents are encouraged to bring snacks and beverages. \nFor more info: \ninfo@oftllc.us \nwww.oftllc.us \n  \nCUSTOMER REFUND REQUESTS OR CUSTOMER CANCELLATIONS \nNo Refunds unless we cancel the course. \nIf you have to cancel attending a course you are registered for you may opt to transfer to another course that has openings within the calendar year provided you give 7 days notice of the cancellation. \nNo exceptions. \nNo-Call/No-Show: Participants who do not show to the event without prior 7 days notice forfeit their deposit.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/7-15-24-guest-instructor-onisght-firearms-training-llc-pistol-skill-builder/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,FEATURED INSTRUCTORS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T120000
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SUMMARY:7/17/24 – New Shooter 4 – MALFUNCTIONS
DESCRIPTION:Duration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $150\n\nWhat do you do when the gun does not go bang? Pistol malfunctions occur due to three predictable causes: the shooter\, the gun\, or the ammunition. Learn to recognize\, diagnose\, and solve the most common pistol malfunctions safely and efficiently and get the gun back into operation. This course covers The skills and techniques essential for competition\, concealed carry\, home defense\, and general enthusiast plinking. This course is appropriate for shooters of all skill levels.\n \n  \nREQUIRED EQUIPMENT: \n\nSemiautomatic Handgun (preferably centerfire) *Rentals Available\n2+ Magazines\n200 Rounds of Ammunition\nEye and ear protection\nRange Appropriate Attire: Long pants\, high collared shirt or t-shirt\, closed-toe shoes\, ball caps recommended.\n*Please plan to arrive early if you plan to rent from our collection as selection is limited and equipment is rented on a first-come-first-serve basis.\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/7-17-24-new-shooter-4-malfunctions/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,New Shooter 4 - Malfunctions,New Shooter Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T120000
DTSTAMP:20240708T131324Z
CREATED:20231107T011009Z
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UID:13542-1721293200-1721304000@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:7/18/24 - 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/7-18-24-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:20240724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T120000
DTSTAMP:20240528T221244Z
CREATED:20231018T193759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T221244Z
UID:12792-1721811600-1721822400@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:7/24/24 - New Shooter 1 - FIRST SHOTS
DESCRIPTION:Duration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $150 \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! \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/7-24-24-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:20240731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T120000
DTSTAMP:20240520T011839Z
CREATED:20231018T193931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T011839Z
UID:12795-1722416400-1722427200@howellsgunshop.com
SUMMARY:7/31/24 - New Shooter 1 - FIRST SHOTS
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/7-31-24-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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