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Blue Talon 
Firearms 
Training

Teaching firearm skills to build confidence and keep you safe.

Court-appointed Firearms Trainer in New York's Clinton, Hamilton, Warren, and Washington Counties

Ian Dunbar teaching young woman firearms safety at shooting range

Our Top Course

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Concealed Carry Permit Course 

New pistol permit applicants are required by NYS to take a 16hr training course with 2hrs of live fire.

 

The class will be divided into 2, 8 Hour Days, with additional 2 hours of range time and qualifications on the second day of class. You MUST attend BOTH days, pass the written exam, range qualifications to receive full credit for the course.

 

All ammunition, targets, range fees, firearm, eye and ear protection as well with course material will be provided and is included with course registration. 

Additional Firearm Training Courses

Our classes are open to people from all backgrounds. We give you the opportunity to:

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  • Learn all applicable laws to carry concealed in New York state

  • Learn how to safely handle, operate, and properly store your firearms

  • Learn, the differences between firearm types as well as calibers

  • Discuss the five fundamentals of shooting 

  • Apply knowledge you have gained in the classroom on the live fire range

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After a Blue Talon Firearms Training course, you will feel confident on how to select, use, and safely store a firearm, as well as keep up (or get better) than your friends at the shooting range while enjoying your learning experience!

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Military discounts are available for all courses.

Basic
Pistol

Person showing pistol in belt holster for basic pistol safety training course

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation.This instructor-led only course gives you direct instruction from an NRA-certified instructor from beginning to end and may be conducted in a classroom and on a shooting range with an Instructor.

Basic Range
Safety Officers

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This course is conducted in a classroom and at a shooting facility. Range Safety Officer candidates will learn roles and responsibilities of an RSO; Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); range inspection; range rules; range briefings; emergency procedures; and firearm stoppages and malfunctions.

Rifle
Training

person holding rifle for rifle safety training course

This course includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; rifle parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions; cleaning, and continued opportunities for skill development.

Training
Counselor 

man wearing hearing protection aiming rifle for training officer course

The NRA Certified Training Counselor is responsible for training new instructor candidates according to NRA lesson plans 1. The counselor will conduct the NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) and the NRA Basic Pistol Instructor courses over a two-day period 1. The counselor will evaluate candidates’ performance based on their ability to handle firearms with confidence, use appropriate training aids, follow lesson plans, meet all learning objectives, and utilize the teaching philosophies expected of NRA Certified Instructors

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firearms trainer Ian Dunbar pointing rifle for training course

Hi, I'm Ian

I am passionate about guns and training people how to use them correctly. As a military veteran, I know the power of a trained gun owner. 

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My goal is to give you the skills you need to be a safe and responsible firearm owner. I can also help improve your skills beyond the initial firearm permitting courses.

Reviews

Check out these reviews from past students to see if I'm the right instructor for you.

Ian recognized a void in the firearms industry for female shooters and organized a way to connect female shooters. This introduction later developed into the Brassy and Sassy chapter of Ladies of Liberty hosted at the Plattsburgh Rod & Gun Club. Ian served as the RSO for several months until we had enough women who were trained to do so. He certified our original members with an NRA Basic Pistol course and several of our members took private training from Ian in order to improve their proficiency with firearms. Ladies of Liberty, Brassy and Sassy is grateful for Ians' time and patience as he worked to train women of all skill levels.

Leaders of Ladies of Liberty, Brassy & Sassy Chapter.   

Contact

Have a question?

Call or email to start your firearm journey. 

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​I'll chat with you about your firearm experience and which course is right for you. 

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​You can then choose to join an upcoming class and start your firearms journey with confidence. 

Feel free to register for any class.

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