Education
Education Chairman: Dom DiMare
Dom can be reached at (845) 641-8046 or [email protected]
We offer a diverse selection of courses, and descriptions are below. All courses will be held in the Mark Dorfman Meeting Room except for the NSSA Instructor courses, which will meet at the Skeet Range. Please check the calendar for dates.
New York State 18 Hour Concealed Carry Course
This is a three part class consisting of (2) eight hour classroom days, and a two hour live fire training session. At the end of your live fire session, you will receive a certificate signed by both an NRA Instructor and a DCJS NYS Instructor. This is an all inclusive class, range time, ammo, targets, and equipment usage is all included in cost of class.
Cost for NON-MCSC Members is $499.99
Cost for MCSC Members is $399.99
Dates for this class are TBD; check the calendar or contact Dom for more information.
New York State Bow Hunter Education
This course is required for learning the necessary safety techniques and responsibilities when using a bow and arrow to pursue deer and bear. While this course is not required for hunting deer with a crossbow, or for small game or turkey, DEC encourages you to take this course to learn general bow and tree stand safety techniques. Course length is 8 hours. There is no fee to attend this class.
Dates for this class are TBD; check the calendar or contact Dom for more information.
New York State Hunter Safety Course
Required for first-time hunters using firearms or archery equipment to pursue big game, small game, turkey, waterfowl, and migratory game birds. Course length is 8 hours. There is no fee to attend this class.
Dates for this class are TBD; check the calendar or contact Dom for more information.
NRA Basics Of Pistol Shooting
The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation and is available for delivery in two ways. One option is the traditional, instructor-led course where you will receive direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end. The other option has two components: a self-study or “eLearning module” which is completed online in your own timeframe and a hands-on practical portion conducted in a classroom and shooting range with an Instructor.
Course topics include: gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship, and shooting range safety. Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor. Students will receive the NRA Guide: Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor.
Cost for NON-MCSC Members is $225.00
Cost for MCSC Members is $200.00
Dates for this class are TBD; check the calendar or contact Dom for more information.
NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course
This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting.
This course is at least eight hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; rifle parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Rifle Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.
Cost for NON-MCSC Members is $225.00
Cost for MCSC Members is $200.00
Dates for this class are TBD; check the calendar or contact Dom for more information.
NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course
This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target.
This course is at least 10 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.
Cost for NON-MCSC Members is $225.00
Cost for MCSC Members is $200.00
Dates for this class are TBD; check the calendar or contact Dom for more information.
NRA Home Firearm Safety Course
Non-shooting course and teaches students the basic knowledge, skills, and to explain the attitude necessary for the safe handling and storage of firearms and ammunition in the home.
This is a four-hour course for safe gun handling that is conducted in the classroom only. Students are taught NRA’s three rules for safe gun handling; primary causes of firearms accidents; firearm parts; how to unload certain action types; ammunition components; cleaning; care; safe storage of firearms in the home; and the benefits of becoming an active participant in the shooting sports. Students will receive the NRA Home Firearm Safety handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, course completion certificate.
Cost for NON-MCSC Members is $100.00
Cost for MCSC Members is $75.00
Dates for this class are TBD; check the calendar or contact Dom for more information.
NRA Range Safety Officer
Develops NRA Certified Range Safety Officers with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.
This course is nine hours long and is conducted in a classroom and at a shooting facility. Range Safety Officer candidates will learn roles and responsibilities of an RSO; Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); range inspection; range rules; range briefings; emergency procedures; and firearm stoppages and malfunctions. Each Range Safety Officer Candidate will receive an RSO Student Study Guide, a Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, an NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and a Course Evaluation form. Course length is 9 hours.
Cost for NON-MCSC Members is $150.00
Cost for MCSC Members is $125.00
Dates for this class are TBD; check the calendar or contact Dom for more information.
Utah CCW
The course is approx. 4 hours long, and is classroom only. No firearms qualification is necessary, firearm ownership is not required.
The course includes:
- Basic Handgun Operation & Safety
- Ammunition Fundamentals
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Utah law pertaining to firearms and the use of physical force
- Federal Firearms Laws
- Course completion certificate issued & UTAH CFP application signed by UT certified instructor
- Fingerprinting, stamped – addressed envelope and photography for application are included.
Cost for NON-MCSC Members is $200.00
Cost for MCSC Members is $175.00
Dates for this class are TBD; check the calendar or contact Dom for more information.