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SUMMARY:CANCELED - 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/9-3-24-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:20240904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T120000
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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/9-4-24-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:20240910T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T180000
DTSTAMP:20240523T212122Z
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SUMMARY:9/10/24 – Stop the Bleed® & USCCA Treating Gunshot Wounds
DESCRIPTION:COMBO CLASS – Stop The Bleed® & USCCA Treating Gunshot Wounds\nThe number 1 cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. That’s why we want to train you how to STOP THE BLEED®. This class blends techniques from Stop the Bleed with USCCA treating gunshot wounds. Class will include classroom presentation as well as hands on practice for assessing and treating all types of bleeding including gunshot wounds. \nWhy Learn?\n\nA bleeding injury can happen anywhere. We’ve all seen it happen too often—on the news or in everyday life. Life-threatening bleeding can happen in people injured in serious accidents or disasters. Instead of being a witness\, you can become an immediate responder because you know how to STOP THE BLEED®. \nWhat You’ll Gain from the Course\n\nThe person next to a bleeding victim may very well be the one who’s most likely to save him or her from bleeding to death. By learning how to STOP THE BLEED®\, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding once you learn three quick techniques. Take the STOP THE BLEED® training course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency happens. \nHow We Teach\n\nOur instructors will teach you live—in person\, using training materials specially developed to teach bleeding control techniques. They will not only instruct you\, they will be available to check your movements as you practice three different bleeding control actions. They will keep working with you until you demonstrate the correct skills to STOP THE BLEED® and save a life.
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/9-10-24-stop-the-bleed-uscca-treating-gunshot-wounds/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Stop the Bleed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T120000
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SUMMARY:9/11/24 - New Shooter 1 - FIRST SHOTS
DESCRIPTION:Duration Of 3 Hours\nCourse Fee $150 \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/9-11-24-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:20240912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T120000
DTSTAMP:20240520T015702Z
CREATED:20231113T040337Z
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SUMMARY:9/12/24 - 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/9-12-24-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:20240925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T120000
DTSTAMP:20231113T040600Z
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SUMMARY:9/25/24 - 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/9-25-24-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:20240926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T120000
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SUMMARY:9/26/24 - 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/9-26-24-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:20240926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T200000
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CREATED:20240804T135251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T135251Z
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SUMMARY:9/26/24 - USCCA *LIVE* Legal Seminar
DESCRIPTION:9/26/24 – USCCA *LIVE* Legal Seminar\nEvent Fee: $10\n6pm – 8pm \n\nREGISTER HERE!\nLearn to Navigate Your Maine’s Legal System After a Self-Defense Incident\nBe Informed By Our Experts – LIVE Q+A Included \n \nBe Informed By USCCA Legal Experts – LIVE Q+A Included!\n\nAfter a self-defense incident\, lawyers could take months to scrutinize decisions you had to make in seconds. That’s why NOW is the time to learn what you can and cannot do in the name of self-defense. \nThis is information every gun owner should know\, whether you legally carry or if you keep a firearm at home. \nTopics Covered Include:\n\nA comprehensive discussion about navigating the legal system as a responsible gun owner\nUnderstanding the threats you’ll face before\, during\, and after a self-defense incident\nProtecting your 2nd Amendment rights\nLIVE Q+A with real answers from our experts\n\nLive\, Self-Defense Lessons For Everyone\nParents\, Teachers\, Concerned Citizens\, Business Professionals\, Church Goers and Anyone Who Wants to Keep Themselves and Others Safe!
URL:https://howellsgunshop.com/event/9-26-24-uscca-live-legal-seminar/
LOCATION:Howell’s Gun Shop\, 81 West Gray Road\, Gray\, ME\, 04039\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Maine Concealed Carry,Self Defense,USCCA
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