Questions about Training Classes?  Suggestions for Training Classes?

email Training@helderbergrgc.org

NYS PISTOL PERMIT CLASS (16 + 2):  Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026 

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day; both days are required.

This course is required for new Pistol Permit Applicants and for anyone seeking to remove restrictions from their existing NYS Pistol Permit.

Open to the public.  Registration required; walk-ins not accepted.

For more information including registration and fee, see the Club Calendar entries.

Registration deadline:  Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

NRA CLASSES AT HRGC:  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

For more detailed course information and pricing, visit https://www.tlcfirearmstraining.com/Courses

Email questions to Tony at tlcfirearmstraining@gmail.com

Register for NRA Course: https://www.nrainstructors.org/search.aspx

NRA Course Registration Instructions: SEARCH AND REGISTER FOR NRA TRAINING COURSE.pdf

Registration Deadlines are listed on the Calendar entry.

Saturday July 18:  NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Course

Saturday July 25* and Sunday July 26:  NRA Shotgun Instructor Course **  

*Saturday, July 25 is not at HRGC; it is at the VFW Hall in Altamont.  Sunday, July 26 is at HRGC.

Sunday August 9:  NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting Course

Saturday August 15 and Sunday Aug 16:  NRA Rifle Instructor Course **

Sunday September 20:  NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting - Instructor Led Only

Saturday September 26 and Sunday September 27:  NRA Pistol Instructor Course **

You may register for any “Basic” Course only. 

** Instructor Courses:  you must complete the applicable “Basic” Course first and must attend both days of the Instructor Course.

NRA CLASSES AT OTHER LOCATIONS:  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) Course:  https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=924233

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AT OTHER LOCATIONS:

TLC Firearms Training:  https://www.tlcfirearmstraining.com/Courses

NAB Firearms and First Aid Training:  https://www.nabfirearmsandfirstaid.com/

Albany Pistol Club:  https://acpistolclub.com/