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Firearms instructors in New York
- Beginner class length
- 8 hoursmedian of 26 classes; more than twice the national 4 hours
- Beginner class price
- $200median of 20 classes; $75 more than the national $125
Firearms instructors in New York
Showing 201–206 of 206 firearms instructors in New York.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Rifle and Pistol Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Westside Rifle & Pistol Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Whortlekill Rod & Gun Club Also: shooting range | Practical Pistol120 min | $40Practical Pistol · Public · In person |
| WNY Security & Process Serving Pros | Not listed | Not listed |
| Wolcott Guns Inc Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Woodhaven Rifle & Pistol Range,Inc. Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
What a beginner class takes and costs in New York
In New York, training providers list a median beginner class price of $200 (20 classes), $75 more than the national $125. Their median length is 8 hours, more than twice the national 4 hours.
| New York | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | $20020 classes | $125929 classes |
| Beginner class length | 8 hours26 classes | 4 hours1,014 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | $20013 classes | $125512 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150194 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100158 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125234 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $29032 classes | $1251,052 classes |
| Youth classes, price | Too few listings | $8045 classes |
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the class built for first-time shooters, and does it include live fire?
- Who teaches it, and what are their credentials?
- How long is it, and does the price include range time, ammunition, targets and a rental firearm?
- What should you bring: eye and ear protection, your own firearm, or nothing at all?
- How many students does each instructor work with?
- Are there age, accessibility or prerequisite requirements?
From the classes training providers list on their USA Arms pages, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 providers and 10 classes stating it. Prices are what providers list, not quotes: ask what a price includes. Figures as of October 30, 2026. Read the first-class guide
New York firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 206 firearms instructors in New York, 4.1% of the national total and the 5th most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, New York has the most (6), followed by Rochester (5) and Troy (2).
- firearms instructors listed
- 206
- of the national total
- 4.1%
- of 50 states by count
- 5th
Cities of 50,000+ with the most firearms instructors
Counts are firearms instructors in the USA Arms directory; a business with several roles counts once in each. City figures cover only cities of 50,000 or more residents; a smaller town may have more. Rates are per 100,000 residents using 2020 Census population.