New Shooter Fundamentals
Never held a firearm? Start here. Safety, law, marksmanship and maintenance in a calm, professional, beginner-friendly setting.
New Shooter Fundamentals is the right starting point for anyone who has never touched a firearm — or who wants to rebuild their skills on a correct, safe foundation. We remove the intimidation and replace it with knowledge, structure and hands-on confidence.
What You Will Learn
- Firearm safety rules and safe handling that become second nature
- New York firearm laws, regulations and responsibilities
- The fundamentals of marksmanship — grip, stance, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger control and follow-through
- Loading, unloading, malfunctions and safe storage
- Cleaning and maintenance to keep your firearm reliable
- Introductory range tactics and live-fire under direct supervision
Who It Is For
Complete beginners, new gun owners, and anyone who wants a disciplined reset on the fundamentals before moving to advanced work. No experience and no equipment required to start.
Train With Confidence
Every Trident Tactical course is led by a U.S. Army veteran and NYS DCJS-certified instructor. We keep classes small, professional and safety-first — book your seat or reach out for private and group options.
Ready When You Are
Confidence Is Trained, Not Bought.
Your next class starts with a conversation. Let's build your plan.