# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HANDGUN 101
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: HANDGUN 101:Beginner Pistol Shooting Course

Looking to become more confident and proficient with your handgun? Join us for a comprehensive, beginner-friendly course designed specifically for current pistol permit holders who want to improve their skills, safety knowledge, and maintenance habits.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, March 7th
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Valley Outdoors, 16 S Main St, Cassadaga, NY 14718
Cost: $150 per person (Payable at sign-up)
Class Size: Limited to 10 students to ensure ample one-on-one attention!

What You Will Learn
Firearms Safety & Range Rules: Core safety principles for handling and range time.
Familiarization & Function: Understanding different pistols and revolvers. (Bring your own gun, and we'll teach you its specific mechanics!)
Shooting Fundamentals: Proper grip, stance, and sight alignment. We use a step-by-step approach: starting with laser training, moving to realistic training pistols, and finishing with live-fire on the range.
Practical Skills: Loading, unloading, cleaning, and maintenance.
Legal & Storage Requirements: Essential overview of NY State and Federal firearms laws and safe storage practices.

Bonus: All participants will receive their NRA Certificate upon completion!

What to Bring
Firearm: Students are encouraged to bring their own. If you don't have one, free loaner pistols are available at the range.
Ammunition: Due to NYS laws, you must bring your own ammunition. Ammo is usually available for purchase at Valley Outdoors if needed.
Safety Gear: Proper eye and ear protection is required. Bring your own, or purchase equipment at the shop.
Please Note: This course does not fulfill the pistol course requirement to get a NY state pistol permit. Valley Outdoors offers a separate course for that requirement.
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Seating is strictly limited, so secure your spot early. 

To sign up or ask questions, please contact:
Valley Outdoors: (716) 595-3337
Eric Balon: (716) 450-5991
Sean Strong: (716) 456-5389
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cassadaga/handgun-101/200029752425640
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, Sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cassadaga
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 16 South Main Street, Cassadaga, NY
- **lat**: 42.34387
- **long**: -79.30931
- **full address**: 16 South Main Street, Cassadaga, NY, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is HANDGUN 101 being held?
  - **A:** HANDGUN 101 takes place on Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am at 16 South Main Street, Cassadaga, NY, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing HANDGUN 101?
  - **A:** HANDGUN 101 is organized by Alexandra Katherine.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** HANDGUN 101 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cassadaga, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If HANDGUN 101 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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