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Firearms instructors in Pennsylvania
- Beginner class length
- 8 hoursmedian of 17 classes; more than twice the national 4 hours
- Beginner class price
- $100median of 13 classes; $25 less than the national $125
Firearms instructors in Pennsylvania
Showing 101–178 of 178 firearms instructors in Pennsylvania.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects |
|---|---|
| Midwest Shooting Center Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Morr Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Mount Joy Sportsmen's Association Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Murrysville District Sportsmen Association Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| National Sporting Companies Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Naugle's Arms Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Nessmuk Rod & Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| New Milford Rifle and Pistol Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| North Side Sportsmen's Association Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Northern Chester County Sportsmen's Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Overwatch Armaments Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| PA Game Commission News Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Pardoe Sportsmen's Association Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Pennsylvania Gunsmith School Also: gunsmith | Not listed |
| Pennsylvania Tactical Training Center Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Perry Township Game Association Also: shooting range | PA State Hunter Safety Education465 minNRA Women on Target Course480 min |
| Personal Firearms Solutions, LLC Also: gun shop | UTAH CCW permit Classes - Multi State Pistol PermitMaryland Handgun Qualification License |
| Personal Safety Alliance | Intro To Shooting "Ladies Only" |
| Philadelphia Training Academy Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Philly Gun Range Also: shooting range | Women's Intro to Concealed Carry120 minFirearms Basics/Intro to Handguns15 min |
| Pitcairn Monroeville Sportsmen's Club Also: shooting range | Beginner Safety Class - Intro to Handguns - USCCA270 min |
| Point Blank Defense | Not listed |
| Precision Training Solutions | Not listed |
| PURPLE MOUNTAIN ARMORY LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Range USA Monroeville Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Raven Point Group Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Ready Aim Fire Also: gun shop, shooting range, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Red Dot Training Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Relic Hunter Firing Line Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Renaissance Firearms Instruction Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Ridge Firearms, Inc. Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Robert W. Hart and Son Inc. Also: gunsmith | Bobby Hart's Long Range Shooting School (3-Day) |
| Roll Call Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Rosedale Sportsmen's Association Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| SAFE Firearms Training, LLC | Not listed |
| Saints Logistics, Inc. Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Security Officers Training Academy | Not listed |
| Sensibly Armed Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Sheffield Rod & Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Shogun Elite Also: shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Shoot Indoors KOP Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Shot Tec LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Sirius Gun Training | Not listed |
| Somerset Sportsman's Club Rifle & Pistol Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Southern Lancaster County Farmer-Sportsmen's Association Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Spot 4 Guns Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Staudt's Gun Shop Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Sunset Hill Shooting Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Surplus Arme Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Not listed |
| Survival Trail Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Intro to Concealed Carry180 minConcealed Carry II180 minLow-Light/Night-Time Handgun Training 6 more coursesHandgun 101Transition to Red DotAccuracy Development 1120 minNJ Concealed Carry Qualification120 minTwo Hour Private Lesson with Ed Hartzel120 minConcealed Carry III |
| TAC3 Solutions | Not listed |
| Tactical K9 | Not listed |
| Tanners Sport Center Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Target Shooting Solutions Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Target World Also: gun shop, shooting range, ammo retailer | Fundamentals of RED DOT Pistol OpticsWomen's Only – Pistol Fundamentals Level 1PA Firearms Law Class 3 more coursesPistol Fundamentals Level 1Pistol Fundamentals – Drawing From ConcealmentFirearms Safety Comprehensive Program |
| Target World Inc Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| The Cabin Armory & Training Center Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| The Gun Range Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| The Heritage Guild Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| The Orvis Company Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| The Sportsman's Shop Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| The Sportsman’s Shop Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Thunder Ridge Sporting Clays & Game Farm, LLC. Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Topton Fish & Game Association Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Train 2 Fight Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Trigger Pressers Union Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Valor Personal Defense Systems | Not listed |
| Vinco Training Group Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Walnut Creek Rifle Club Also: shooting range | Basic Handgun Safety Course480 min |
| WARHORSE TACTICS Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Warriors Mark Wingshooting Lodge and Kennels Also: shooting range | Warriors Mark Kennels Pointing/Flushing Dog Course2,160 minShooting Instruction |
| West York Sporting Goods, LLC Also: gun shop, shooting range, ammo retailer | NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home480 minNRA Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home540 minNRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course600 min 2 more coursesNRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation180 minRefuse To Be A Victim Seminar480 min |
| White Oak Shooting Club Also: shooting range | PPC Pistol CourseBullseye Pistol League |
| Wing Pointe Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Wolf Precision, Inc. Also: gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| York Fraternal Order of Police No. 73 Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Z32 Armory Inc. Also: gunsmith | Mission Planning480 minPistol TrainingCarbine Training 1 more courseWomen and Weapons Wednesday |
| ZeroPoint Training Also: gun shop | Not listed |
What a beginner class takes and costs in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, training providers list a median beginner class price of $100 (13 classes), $25 less than the national $125. Their median length is 8 hours, more than twice the national 4 hours.
| Pennsylvania | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | $10013 classes | $125747 classes |
| Beginner class length | 8 hours17 classes | 4 hours801 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100182 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | Too few listings | $127416 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150158 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100131 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125183 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | Too few listings | $130881 classes |
| Youth classes, price | Too few listings | $5031 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 24, 2026. Read the first-class guide
Pennsylvania firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 178 firearms instructors in Pennsylvania, 3.6% of the national total and the 9th most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Philadelphia has the most (7), followed by Erie (2).
- firearms instructors listed
- 178
- of the national total
- 3.6%
- of 50 states by count
- 9th
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.