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Firearms instructors in Pennsylvania
- Beginner class length
- 6.5 hoursmedian of 22 classes; 2.5 hours longer than the national 4 hours
- Beginner class price
- $125median of 17 classes; the same as the national $125
Firearms instructors in Pennsylvania
Showing 1–100 of 187 firearms instructors in Pennsylvania.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| 2A Secure | New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit120 minUtah Concealed Carry Permit180 minRange Only Coaching60 min 7 more coursesBeginners Class, Pistol or Rifle180 minGroup Firearm Safety Training180 minNJ/Utah Combo CCW Permit Class240 minPistol, Rifle, Shotgun240 minConcealed Carry Tactics120 minHome Defense Planning120 minNon-lethal training60 min | $100Range Only Coaching · Individuals (price is per person) · In person |
| 717 Armory Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| A & S Indoor Pistol Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| A&R Gunworks Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Absolute Dynamics | Not listed | Not listed |
| ACRI'S GUN SHOP LLC. Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Adams County Sport Handgunners Association Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Alburtis Rod & Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Aliquippa Bucktails Also: shooting range | NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Course840 minNRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course480 minNRA Personal Protection in the Home Course480 min 3 more coursesHome Firearm Safety CourseNRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course840 minNRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course600 min | $50Home Firearm Safety Course · In person |
| Alpha Zulu Sports Also: gun shop | Ron Mest Sports: Safety and Law Seminar 2026360 min | $42Ron Mest Sports: Safety and Law Seminar 2026 · Public; minimum age 16, under 18 needs parent/guardian · In person |
| Archangel Defense, LLC Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| ARGUS Industrial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Armexa Defense Group Also: ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| B&B Firearms Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Based Defensive Systems Also: shooting range | Training ClassesPrivate Instruction | Not listed |
| Based Defensive Systems Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Beaver Valley Rifle and Pistol Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ben Franklin Range Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Black Fist Tactical, LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Blackout Defense LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bob's Gun Shop & Indoor Shooting Range Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Boring Service LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brass & Sass | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bulldog Hydrographics and Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bulldog Hydrographics and Firearms LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Shooting Simulator - Training Classes | $50Shooting Simulator - Training Classes · Anyone looking for professional firearm instruction to improve their shooting skills · In person |
| Burke's Gun Shop Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| C&G Arms, LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cajun Arms Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| California Hill Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Callahan Training Group | Not listed | Not listed |
| Carlisle Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Centerpoint Safety, Training & Protection Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Central Penn Sporting Clays Also: shooting range | Dog TrainingShooting Instruction | $70Shooting Instruction · New shotgun shooters · Shooters wanting to advance their skills in Sporting Clays · In person |
| Citizens Defense Training, LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Clairton Sportsmen's Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Classic Pistol Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Common Sense Self Defense, LLC | NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting300 minNRA Basics of Rifle Shooting"Introduction to Handguns" Workshop120 min 2 more coursesMaryland Wear & Carry Renewal Class480 minMaryland Wear & Carry Permit Class960 min | $175NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting · Beginners learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols · Hybrid · In person |
| Conestoga Rod & Gun Club Also: shooting range | Safety Training Course | Not listed |
| Cowdens Tactical & Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| CP Tactical Solutions Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Basic firearmsPrivate Lessons | Not listed |
| Crossfire Shooting Sports Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Daisytown Sportsmen's Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Defenders Armory, LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Defensive Firearm Training LLC | USCCA Concealed CarryUSCCA Home Defense CourseUSCCA Instructor Workshop1,200 min 15 more coursesNRA Personal Protection In The Home - InstructorNRA Chief Range Safety OfficerUSCCA Basic Handgun CourseNRA Home Firearm SafetyRefuse To Be A Victim180 minRealtor Safety CourseNRA Range Safety Officer600 minNRA Pistol InstructorNRA Home Firearm Safety - InstructorNRA Personal Protection In The HomeUSCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals (combined)NRA Basic Instructor TrainingHolster Selection and UseNRA Basics of Pistol Shooting570 minNRA Marksmanship Pistol Simulator | $165USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals (combined) · In person |
| Defensive Innovations Firearms Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Defensive Skills Academy, LLC | Firearms Safety | Not listed |
| Delaware Valley Sports Center Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dell’s Gunsmithing LLC Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dingmans Shooting Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Introductory Pistol120 minNJ CCW Class & Qualification | $115Introductory Pistol · Beginner pistol shooters or those who recently purchased their first gun or are looking to purchase their first gun · In person |
| Direct Impact Firearm Training LLC Also: gun shop | Concealed Carry CourseBasic Pistol & Revolver FundamentalsMUNIO Self Defensive Keychain60 min | Not listed |
| Double Eagle Outdoors Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Double Tap Indoor Gun Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dover Tactical Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Down Range Supply Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dr. Daniel J. Benny Private Investigator & Security Expert | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dutch Tactical Gun Customization Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| East Huntingdon Sportsmen's Association Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| East Petersburg Sportsman's Association Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Easton Fish and Game Association Also: shooting range | NRA Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics300 min | $50NRA Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics · Women · In person |
| Elite Firearms and Training Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Elite Shotguns Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Elite Tactical Academy Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Enck's Gun Barn Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Evolution Training Solutions Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Evolution Training Solutions, LLC | M1911/2011 Armorer's Course480 min | $200M1911/2011 Armorer's Course · Law enforcement · Legally armed citizens · Military · In person |
| Factoryville Sportsmen’s Club Also: shooting range | FSC Clay Busters Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP)Hunter/Trapper Education (HTE) Basic CourseFSC Member Orientation 2 more coursesLions Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP)NRA Shooting/Instruction/Certification Course480 min | Not listed |
| Falls Township Rifle & Pistol Association Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Farrar's Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fenelton Firearms Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Firearms Anonymous LLC Also: gunsmith, gun shop, gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fort Vigil Academy Personal & Home Defense | Not listed | Not listed |
| Freedom Armory Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Freedom Tactical LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fritzy's Gun Works Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Frontiersmen Defense Systems Also: gun shop, ammo retailer, gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Girlz n Guns Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| GPS Gun Range & Training Center Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | EDC Every Day Carry WorkshopIntroduction to Firearms/New Shooter LessonUtah Permit Class 1 more courseNSSF First Shots Program | $75EDC Every Day Carry Workshop · In person |
| Green Mountain Defense | Shotgun Control & ManipulationsTrauma Medical FundamentalsDefensive Revolver480 min 2 more coursesLow Light Pistol480 minInstructor Development with Tim Herron, Kent Hower, Andy Montoya1,440 min | $200Trauma Medical Fundamentals · Gun owners, outdoor activity participants, drivers, general public · In person |
| GT Accuracy Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Gunwise USA | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hammer Down Armament Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Private Pistol Instruction60 min | $125Private Pistol Instruction · Brand-new shooters · Experienced enthusiasts · In person |
| Hardpoint Training LLC | Private 1-on-1 LessonsU.S.C.C.A. Concealed Carry and Home Defense480 minEveryday Carrier (E.D.C) 1 more courseBuilding Confidence – Intro to Handgun | Not listed |
| Hart Custom Rifles Also: gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Bobby Hart’s Long Range Shooting School (3-Day)4,320 min | Not listed |
| Hellertown Sportsmen's Association Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hill Top Arms Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hillcrest Armory Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Homeland Outfitters Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Impulse Martial Arts | Not listed | Not listed |
| Impulse Tactical | CQ-FITTactical ClinchConcealed Carry Course 4 more coursesCorporate / Healthcare Self-Defense & Professional DevelopmentBeginner Handgun EssentialsWomen’s Self-DefenseKnife & EDC Weapons Training | Not listed |
| Inner 10 Firearms Training Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Keystone Shooting Center Also: shooting range, gun shop | Basic Handgun – Pistol 1180 minDefensive Handgun – Pistol 4Intermediate Handgun – Pistol 2 | Not listed |
| Kinetic Concepts | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lake Erie Tactical Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lancer Systems LP Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lanco Tactical LLC Also: gunsmith, gun shop, ammo retailer | Handgun 101 | Not listed |
| Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays Also: gun shop, shooting range, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lethal Weapons Training Academy | BASIC AR-15 Firearm Training1,080 minHandgun 301 Advanced II Firearm Training840 minHandgun 101 Firearm Training600 min 3 more coursesPA Act 235 Recertification Renewal480 minHandgun 201 Advanced Firearm Training840 minPA Act 235 New Certification2,400 min | $150PA Act 235 Recertification Renewal · Privately employed persons renewing lethal weapons certification · In person |
| Liberty Shooting Range LLC Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lock n Load Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lodestone Training and Consulting | 3-Day Pistol Vehicle CombativesLaw Enforcement Officer Pistol Workshop480 min | $95Law Enforcement Officer Pistol Workshop · Law Enforcement · In person |
What a beginner class takes and costs in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, training providers list a median beginner class price of $125 (17 classes), the same as the national $125. Their median length is 6.5 hours, 2.5 hours longer than the national 4 hours.
| Pennsylvania | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | $12517 classes | $125926 classes |
| Beginner class length | 6.5 hours22 classes | 4 hours1,011 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | $15810 classes | $125510 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150193 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100157 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125233 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $25013 classes | $1251,051 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
Pennsylvania firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 187 firearms instructors in Pennsylvania, 3.7% of the national total and the 8th most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Philadelphia has the most (7), followed by Erie (2).
- firearms instructors listed
- 187
- of the national total
- 3.7%
- of 50 states by count
- 8th
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.