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• 2026 Membership Meetings

  • Start
    January 14, 2026
  •  
  • End
    December 09, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    ACPC
  • Spaces left
    184

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  Monthly membership meeting

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• Pistol Cleaning - DIY

  • When
    July 08, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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  So you want to clean your pistol?  But your a little unsure?  No problem.

  Based on feedback from members, we will be hosting a Clean Your Pistol event  immediately after the July membership meeting. 

  Members will be available to help guide you through the cleaning process and provide their perspective/hints.

   Please email Mark at bockmonster@gmail.com to let him know the pistol you will be bringing.

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• The Pistol Instructor Training Program

  • Start
    July 11, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    July 12, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    ACPC Clubhouse

  The Pistol instructor Training Program has one prerequisite and 2 course components:

   1)      Prerequisite - the “NRA Basic Pistol” course: This is the same course you will be certified to teach to other, legal handgun owners once you are instructor credentials are earned. The NRA requires you to have completed the course as a student before becoming certified to teach it.

  • If you have successfully completed this course in the past it counts – you do not need to take it again.
  • If you have not yet completed this course, you can take most of this course online at the NRA Training Site. The online course is $60 and designed to be used in conjunction with in-person live fire/training afterward. The in-person live fire section will be completed under Paul Zuckerman’s supervision first thing on Saturday, July 11th before the B.I.T. class begins. If you need to, Click here to register for the Online Basic Pistol Shooting Course today!
  •  So if you need to, please register and complete the online portion of this class BEFORE Saturday, July 11^th. The final, live fire certification would be held on the morning of, and in advance of, the Saturday BIT class. 

  2)      Saturday, July 11^th - Basic Instructor Training (BIT): This is a 6-hour class that teaches those new to instructing how to teach an NRA course. If you already have taken this course within 24 months of the class date you may be exempt from needing to take it again.
  

   3)      Sunday, July 12th - NRA Pistol Instructor Course: This is the class you need to become certified as an NRA pistol instructor.

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  Paul Zuckerman is the “Instructor’s Instructor” - Paul’s complete contact info is below. He typically is on the move so give him a couple of days to reply to any email(s).

  Register for the B.I.T. and Pistol Instructor course here: https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=927076

  • NRA Counselor / Instructor is Paul Zuckerman
  • PaulZuckerman@msn.com
  • 914-489-2279
  • NRA Training Counselor ID: 5246335
  • Verify my credentials here:  https://bit.ly/3yBMcFV 
  • You MUST register by June 19th, 2026.
    

  As previously mentioned, except for the live fire training portion, participants must have completed the remote learning “Basic Pistol” class before July 11^th

  • If you have already completed the Basic Pistol class, you are all set. Bring your certificate as proof of completion or contact Paul Zuckerman if you can’t find it.
  • If you have have completed Basic Instructor Training (BIT) within the 2 years prior to July 11^th please contact Paul Zuckerman after registering.
  • The LINK for Basic Pistol (ONLINE) follows: This online course is $60 and designed to be used in conjunction with in-person training afterward. The in-person live fire section will be completed under Paul Zuckerman’s supervision first thing on Saturday, July 11^th before the B.I.T. class begins. If you need to, Click here to register for the Online Basic Pistol Shooting Course today!”

  If you have other questions or need more info at this point, please contact me at hdwsus@gmail.com.

  Regards,
  Howie D.

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• Range Closed for Classes 8:00AM - 5:00PM

  • When
    July 11, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    ACPC Range

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• Range Closed for Classes 8:00AM - 5:00PM

  • When
    July 12, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    ACPC Range

  
  

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• Women's Shoot - Sunday, July 12th

  • When
    July 12, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    ACPC

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  Skills and Social Shoot. Please register-if there are no registration this shoot will be canceled

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• Zombie Shoot - Contact Lansing Sickles for details. 518-577-1044

  • When
    July 16, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  Range Closed to non-participants.

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• NEW YORK STATE 18 HOUR PISTOL PERMIT CLASS

  • Start
    August 01, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    August 02, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Albany County Pistol Club

  Register on the 'Eventbrite' site NOW!

  The required course to obtain your New York State Pistol Permit. 

  This class, presented in cooperation with ArmsWise, LLC, a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder, is conducted over two days. Each day runs from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Register for the NYS required course with a professional, experienced team.

  As per NY law concealed carry firearm safety training must include 16 hours of in-person live classroom instruction and 2 hours of live fire. The course is conducted over two days. Each day runs from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

  Topics include:
  

  • Firearms safety and safe handling practices
  • Firearm and ammunition function and operation
  • Cleaning and maintenance
  • Range safety
  • Holster and accessory considerations
  • Concealed carry considerations
  • Safe storage and transportation requirements
  • State and federal gun laws
  • Situational awareness and concealed carry
  • Conflict de-escalation and management
  • Effects of drugs and alcohol
  • Proper interaction with law enforcement
  • Sensitive and Restricted areas
  • Use of deadly force and duty to retreat / NY Article 35
  • Suicide prevention / recognizing the signs
  • Principles of marksmanship
  • Fundamentals of shooting
  • Dry fire and live fire exercises (firearm, ammunition, eye and ear protection will be provided)
  • Written test
  • Live Fire Assessment and Qualification
    

  Tuition & Fees
  The class is $280. There are no other fees. All equipment for the 'live fire' curriculum is provided and included in your basic tuition.

  Register through the 'Eventbrite' link below, securing your place in the class.
  

  What To Bring:
  

  1. Notebook, pen
  2. Lunch / snacks / beverages to last the day
  3. Comfortable footwear
  4. Open minded, attentive attitude

  
  

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• NEW YORK STATE 18 HOUR PISTOL PERMIT CLASS

  • Start
    October 03, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    October 04, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Albany County Pistol Club

  Register on the 'Eventbrite' site NOW!

  The required course to obtain your New York State Pistol Permit. 

  This class, presented in cooperation with ArmsWise, LLC, a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder, is conducted over two days. Each day runs from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Register for the NYS required course with a professional, experienced team.

  As per NY law concealed carry firearm safety training must include 16 hours of in-person live classroom instruction and 2 hours of live fire. The course is conducted over two days. Each day runs from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

  Topics include:
  

  • Firearms safety and safe handling practices
  • Firearm and ammunition function and operation
  • Cleaning and maintenance
  • Range safety
  • Holster and accessory considerations
  • Concealed carry considerations
  • Safe storage and transportation requirements
  • State and federal gun laws
  • Situational awareness and concealed carry
  • Conflict de-escalation and management
  • Effects of drugs and alcohol
  • Proper interaction with law enforcement
  • Sensitive and Restricted areas
  • Use of deadly force and duty to retreat / NY Article 35
  • Suicide prevention / recognizing the signs
  • Principles of marksmanship
  • Fundamentals of shooting
  • Dry fire and live fire exercises (firearm, ammunition, eye and ear protection will be provided)
  • Written test
  • Live Fire Assessment and Qualification
    

  Tuition & Fees
  The class is $280. There are no other fees. All equipment for the 'live fire' curriculum is provided and included in your basic tuition.

  Register through the 'Eventbrite' link below, securing your place in the class.
  

  What To Bring:
  

  1. Notebook, pen
  2. Lunch / snacks / beverages to last the day
  3. Comfortable footwear
  4. Open minded, attentive attitude

  
  

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• NEW YORK STATE 18 HOUR PISTOL PERMIT CLASS

  • Start
    December 05, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    December 06, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Albany County Pistol Club

  Register on the 'Eventbrite' site NOW!

  The required course to obtain your New York State Pistol Permit. 

  This class, presented in cooperation with ArmsWise, LLC, a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder, is conducted over two days. Each day runs from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Register for the NYS required course with a professional, experienced team.

  As per NY law concealed carry firearm safety training must include 16 hours of in-person live classroom instruction and 2 hours of live fire. The course is conducted over two days. Each day runs from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

  Topics include:
  

  • Firearms safety and safe handling practices
  • Firearm and ammunition function and operation
  • Cleaning and maintenance
  • Range safety
  • Holster and accessory considerations
  • Concealed carry considerations
  • Safe storage and transportation requirements
  • State and federal gun laws
  • Situational awareness and concealed carry
  • Conflict de-escalation and management
  • Effects of drugs and alcohol
  • Proper interaction with law enforcement
  • Sensitive and Restricted areas
  • Use of deadly force and duty to retreat / NY Article 35
  • Suicide prevention / recognizing the signs
  • Principles of marksmanship
  • Fundamentals of shooting
  • Dry fire and live fire exercises (firearm, ammunition, eye and ear protection will be provided)
  • Written test
  • Live Fire Assessment and Qualification
    

  Tuition & Fees
  The class is $280. There are no other fees. All equipment for the 'live fire' curriculum is provided and included in your basic tuition.

  Register through the 'Eventbrite' link below, securing your place in the class.
  

  What To Bring:
  

  1. Notebook, pen
  2. Lunch / snacks / beverages to last the day
  3. Comfortable footwear
  4. Open minded, attentive attitude

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