Spring is almost here, though it does not feel like it! Let's do a quick recap of last year. We traveled the country from NYC and Long Island to Las Vegas, Florida, and many states in-between, for a total of 12 states and some multiple times. Our travels had us teaching courses, working shows as pro staff for Laser Ammo, competing in competitions, and racking up certifications so that we can bring even more quality and diverse training to our loyal base of followers. It was a very busy and productive year!

This year, we have added many new courses (see below) with even more in the pipeline. With over 80 courses already booked out into October, 2017 is on track to be the best year for training.Diversifying by offering less-lethal defenses such as pepper spray and defensive tactics training is just the tip of the iceberg for what we have planned going forward. We look forward to having you train with us this year and many more to come!

Shoot Straight and Stay Safe!

NEW COURSES
We are very excited to offer the below new courses. If there is ever a course you want us to offer or one that we offer but not scheduled to run, let us know and we will work to adding it. With the amount of courses we are offering, we are also looking to hire instructors and RSOs. Contact Matt about applying.

• Try It Before You Buy It (TIBYBI) - Shoot the best concealed carry defensive handguns the industry has to offer!

• Historic Shoots with cool guns from history such as a Bond Arms Derringer Handgun, Henry Lever Action Rifle, Auto Ordnance Tommy Gun Rifle "Fun Gun", and a Bullpup Shotgun. Courses include Rifle (HARS), Shotgun (HSS), Handgun (HAHS), and Fun Gun (HFGS).

• LEOSA/HR218 allows retired law enforcement to carry a handgun across the country.

• CCW1/2 SIMCO - Draw & Shoot and Shoot, Don't Shoot Courses use laser training guns that help you to build the crucial muscle memory needed to survive a deadly encounter.

• ASP Handcuffing and Safariland Pepper Spray for Security Professionals

We will also be rolling out the following courses in the coming months: All Security Guard Certification Courses; NRA Shotgun Instructor; Refuse to be a Victim with Active Shooter and Tactical First Aid components added; Got Ballistics? - Shoot your handgun through a Chronograph into Ballistics Gel all while the process is being recorded in slow motion; and the NY Boater Education Course.

ARTICLES
Keep on the lookout, in the coming months, for Matt's EDC (every day carry) knife article and part two of the Mosin Nagant build article with the video of shooting it with Top Shot Keith Gibson.

SPONSORS
We want to thank all of our sponsors. When considering a purchase, please look to them first. Henry, Kahr, Taurus, Bond Arms, Crosman, Hodgdon, ProMag, Nikon, Tannerite, Magpul, Vista Outdoor, MantisX, Mossberg, Safariland, Triumph Systems, WOLF Ammunition, Cabela's, Battenfeld, Praetorian.

CURRENT COURSES

NEW Try It Before You Buy It (TIBYBI) - Shoot the best concealed carry defensive handguns the industry has to offer!

• 30 May (Tue), 4pm-8pm - NSC, Marietta, NY

NEW Historic Shoots with cool guns from history such as a Bond Arms Derringer Handgun, Henry Lever Action Rifle, Auto Ordnance Tommy Gun Rifle "Fun Gun", and a Bullpup Shotgun are just a few.

• Historic American Rifle Shoot (HARS) 04 Jun (Sun), 8am-1pm - NSC, Marietta, NY

• Historic Shotgun Shoot (HSS) 1 Jul (Sat), 11am-4pm - NSC, Marietta, NY

• Historic American Handgun Shoot (HAHS) - 12 Aug (Sat), 9am-2pm - SPC, Liverpool, NY

• Historic Fun Gun Shoot (HFGS) 09 Sep (Sat), 10am-6pm - NSC, Marietta, NY

Article 35 Use of Force - Learn about NY Law and the justification of force. This course has helped with getting a permit with no restrictions as well as to get restrictions removed for those in Upstate NY.

• 01 Apr (Sat), 2pm-6pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• 09 Jun (Fri), 5pm-9pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• 02 Aug (Wed), 5pm-9pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

United State Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) - Courses for beginners up to professionals who want to teach others. This course has helped get restrictions removed for those in Upstate NY. This course has helped get restrictions removed for those in Upstate NY.

• CC - 14 Apr (Fri), 12pm-8pm - NSC, Marietta, NY

• CC - 27 May (Sat), 9am-6pm - SPC, Liverpool, NY

• Advanced CC - 28 May (Sun), 9am-2pm - SPC, Liverpool, NY

• Instructor - 24-25 June (Sat & Sun), 9am-5pm -  SPC, Liverpool, NY

• CC - 29 Jul (Sat), 9am-5pm - SPC, Liverpool, NY

• Advanced CC - 12 Aug (Sat), 3pm-8pm - SPC, Liverpool, NY

NEW CCW SIMCO Draw & Shoot and Shoot, Don't Shoot Courses use laser training guns that help you to build the crucial muscle memory needed to survive a deadly encounter.

• CCW1 - 13 Apr (Thu), 5pm-9pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• CCW2 - 03 May (Wed), 5pm-9pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• CCW1 - 19 Jun (Mon), 5pm-9pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• CCW2 - 27 Jul (Thu), 5pm-9pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• CCW1 - 14 Aug (Mon), 5pm-9pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• CCW2 - 18 Sep (Mon), 5pm-9pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

Multi-State Utah and Florida Pistol Permit Pre-licensing Course for those wishing to carry a handgun outside of their home state.

• 19 Mar (Sun), 8am-2pm – DSI, Oakdale NY

• 15 Apr (Sat), 10am-3pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• 15 Jun (Thu), 12pm-5pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• 15 Jul (Sat), 10pm-4pm - TBD near Lakeville, Massachusetts

• 13 Aug (Sun), 10pm-3pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

NRA Instructor Courses - Get certified to teach the National Rifle Association Curriculum.

• Rifle - 04, 10-12 May (Wed-Fri), 5pm-9pm - NSC, Marietta, NY

• BIT - 04 Jun (Sun), 2pm-8pm - NSC, Marietta, NY

• Pistol - 17-18 Jun (Sat & Sun), 8am-4pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

NRA Basic Courses - New shooters as well as professionals take the National Rifle Association basic courses to learn and broaden their skills.

• Range Safety Officer - 25-26 May (Thu & Fri), 4:30pm-9pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• Pistol Phase 2 - 28 May (Sun), 3pm-8pm - SPC, Liverpool, NY

NEW LEOSA/HR218 allows retired law enforcement to carry a handgun across the country.

• 04 Jun (Sun), 10am-1pm - NSC, Marietta, NY

• 01 Oct (Sun), 10am-1pm - NSC, Marietta, NY

NEW Security Guard - Stay safe and get the training to stop crime when the need arises.

• Safariland OC (pepper spray) - 11 Sep (Mon), 5pm-9pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• ASP Handcuffing - 11 Sep (Wed), 5pm-9pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

Sabre Red Pepper Spray for civilians - Get the less-than-lethal training you need because not every situation requires the use of a firearm.

• 25 Apr (Tue), 5pm-9pm - SPC, Liverpool, NY

• 16 Oct (Mon), 5pm-9pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

Zombie Shoot - Take up arms to eradicate the oncoming zombie horde!

• 14 Oct (Sat), 10am-3pm - SPC, Liverpool, NY

New York Handgun Safety Course - Course required to obtain a New York pistol permit

• 26 Mar (Sun), 9am-1pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• 01 Apr (Sat), 9am-1pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• 02 Apr (Sun), 9am-1pm - Gander Mtn, Watertown, NY

• 05 May (Fri), 5-9pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• 13 May (Sat), 9am-1pm - Bass Pro, Auburn, NY

• 31 May (Wed), 5-9pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• 12 Jun (Mon), 5-9pm - Herb Philipson's, New Hartford, NY

• 03 Jul (Mon), 5-9pm - Gander Mtn, Watertown, NY

• 06 Jul (Thu), 5-9pm - Bass Pro, Auburn, NY

• 25 Jul (Tue), 5-9pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• 20 Aug (Sun), 2-6pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

• 14 Sep (Thu), 5-9pm - Herb Philipson's, New Hartford, NY

• 20 Sep (Wed), 5-9pm - Bass Pro, Auburn, NY

• 21 Sep (Thu), 5-9pm - Runnings, Liverpool, NY

We have Gift Certificates and offer private shooting lessons. We can also bring any of our courses to your location and even make them private just for your guests.

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We offer Products & Services from top companies such as Laser Ammo, FrogLube gun cleaning, Glock Armorer services, Liberty Safe, USCCA, and Propper tactical clothing.

Please consider joining the NRA and USCCA.

A USCCA membership is a great holiday or birthday gift for those you care about. You can still be sued civilly even in a justified defense! An attorney could cost you in excess of $100,000.00 if the defense is questionable. Watching the news these days you see people getting sued for anything and everything! A USCCA membership is much less expensive. So join here now.