Pistol Programs

 The pistol shooters meet year-round on Sundays (12 noon) , Wednesdays (6pm)  and Fridays (6pm), the range is also available most Saturdays at 11:00am. 

    We also offer a wide range of instructional classes and courses by various instructors;  NYS 16 hour Pistol Permit by Blue Talon Firearms and the Clinton County Pistol Instruction Organization, Law Enforcement HR Qualification by Blue Talon Firearms.  Plus we have advanced pistol classes, and NRA Instructor classes offered by various instructors .

   The club is also proud to be the local host sight for the Ladies of Liberty Organization. 

    See information on all of these items below.


The Pistol shooters welcome new shooters both experienced and beginner.  Free instruction is available.
 

    The group  shoots IDPA style in addition to target shooting. Any caliber pistol is allowed, however New York State requires a person to have a pistol permit to possess a pistol. The club hosts  a few pistol matches throughout a year and they participate  in a pistol league during the winter.

The range fee is $8 for members $12 for nonmembers.

Please note that the club shoots IDPA style on Wednesday nights.  Non IDPA shooting is done on Fridays at 6pm,  Please call for information and the contact number for this group.

    The club is proud to host a pistol safety course, pistol instruction classes and NRA Instructor certification classes on various Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year, see dates below.

     We also host the LEOSA HR 218 qualification course offered by Blue Talon Firearms  for retired law enforcement officers on Weekdays during the winter and Weeknights during the summer. For just $50

    The club provides ear and eye protection,  please have your NYS Pistol permit with you at the range.

The club requires that all firearms are brought into the club unloaded and safe unless you are a law enforcement officer or club range safety officer.

For private (Rifle, Pistol or Archery ) lessons contact Ian Dunbar (Blue Talon Firearms) at 518-593-9074  www.bluetalonfirearmtraining.com or David Boise (Clinton County Pistol Instruction  (Pistol) at 518-569-0908  or Issac Anderson 518-572-1067 (Rifle) all are NRA Certified Instructors. 

 

FIRST TIME PISTOL SHOOTERS BOTH MEMBERS & VISITORS
PLEASE CALL DAVID BOISE AT 518-569-0908
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PISTOL PROGRAM.

 

NYS Pistol Training Course Offered by Two Different Groups

                                                                                               
Blue Talon Firearms Training (Ian Dunbar) and Clinton County Pistol Instruction (Dave Boise)

 

 

Blue Talon Firearm Training 

NYS 18 Hour Pistol Permit Safety Training Course -  ( Offered by Ian Dubar )

NYS 18 hour Pistol Permit Qualification 

call Ian Dunbar to register or for information

Cell Phone 518-593-9074 | Email idunbar@bluetalonfirearmtraining.com

OR visit our website www.bluetalonfirearmtraining.com 

This course is required in order to complete the application process to obtain a NYS Concealed Carry Pistol Permit. 

This is a 18 hour course. (16 hours of theory in class, 2 hours of practical in range ) 

The cost for this course is $250 (This includes ALL necessary course materials and equipment required to meet the NY Qualification Standard) 

Once your attendance is confirmed, an email will be sent with your course dates and locations. 

 

Click to Register (Blue Talon Classes)

Please note that Blue Talon also provides classes at Schroon Lake and the Ticonderoga Fish and Game Club. Dates listed on registration form

Range Time Will be held at the Plattsburgh Rod and Gun Club

Group 1 (5 - 7PM) Group 2 (7 - 9PM) 

List for all Qualification dates

 
2024 Dates 
July 14th
August 11th
September 8th
October 6th
November 10th
December 8th 
 
 

Class Dates (Held off sight at the Clinton County Sheriffs Office), qualification dates at Plattsburgh R&G

2024  Class dates 

July 13th & 14th

August 10th & 11th

September 7th & 8th

October 5th & 6th

November 9th & 10th

December 7th & 8th

 
This class is specifically designed to meet and exceed the new NYS Minimum Curriculum for the Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA). The class includes the non-NRA requirements set forth by NYS (non-NRA Legal) and NYS Required Shooting Qualification.
For more information
 
Please Contact 
Ian Dunbar 
Duly Authorized Instructor
NRA# 216964902
Cell Phone 518-593-9074
Facebook @BlueTalonFT (Blue Talon Firearms Training) 
 
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Clinton County Pistol Instruction & Safety Course  

NYS  Pistol Safety and Qualification Course

Course Leaders;  David Boise     James LaPierre 

This course is designed for those applying for NYS pistol permit  

Call Dave directly to ask him about the details or to register.  

 

Contact Dave Boise at   518-569-0908.

Lead Instructor James LaPierre

 

Instructional classes offered in downtown Plattsburgh for information Please call David Boise 518-569-0908 

Classes Fill Up Fast!!  Call today for information or to register

On Following Dates; 

October 12 & 13 Range Day October 20th 9am

November 16 &17 Range day November 17th 9am 

December 14 & 15 Range day December 22nd

Pistol Safety Course

   2025 Dates 

January 25-26 range 2/2
February 15-16 range 23 
March 15-16 range 23
April 12-13 range 20
May 10-11 range 18
June 7-8 range 15
July 19-20 range 27
August 16-17 range 24 
September 20-21 range 28
October 18-19 range 26
November 15-16 range 23
December 13-14 range 21

Qualification Shooting to take place at the Plattsburgh Rod and Gun Club 

On Various Dates 

Call Dave Boise for dates of two-hour qualification 

Additional dates will be added each month.

                                                                                               

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********** LEOSA HR 218 Pistol Qualification Course*********

Offered by Blue Talon Firearms Training

(For Retired Law Enforcement Officers)

Contact Ian Dunbar to register 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR YOUR QAULIFICATION

For Questions or concerns - Please Call 518-593-9074

(Test administered by a Current LEO Instructor) 

Cost is $50

Qualifications classes to be held on

 Various Thursdays & Saturdays 

At our Indoor shooting range 

upcoming dates

Call For Dates

Required paperwork for HR 218 (must be Notarized Prior to LEOSA Qualification)

LEOSA checklist

 

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Advanced Pistol Shooting Instruction  

Call David Boise to Register 518-569-0908

Pistol 1 Class

This is a 4 hour course Saturday’s 1-5 pm for more information Please call David Boise 518-569-0908 

Saturdays 1pm-5pm 

 

NRA Conceal Carry  

Saturdays 

9am to 2pm

Contact Ian Dunbar 518-593-9074

 

NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Course

Saturdays 

8am to 3pm

Basic Rifle Instructor Course 

Sundays

8am to 3pm 

Contact Ian Dunbar at 518-593-9074

 

Women's Group 

Ladies of Liberty 

Third Sunday’s Sunday 

at 5pm

Meetings are held 3rd Sunday’s 

at 5pm 

All Welcome

call

Beverly Gates 518-726-0945

Jessica MacNerland 518-846-7446

Ian Dunbar 518-593-9074

For Information