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Stephanie Gould

Instructor # 3501384 |

Certified with the USCCA since 1/7/2024

Certification Renewal Date 1/7/2027

  • firststepwithsteph@gmail.com
  • (860) 402-5424

Canton, CT, 06019

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My Biography

Stephanie is available for private, semi-private and group pistol permit and long gun certification classes as well as basic/advanced handgun handling and marksmanship sessions. Call, text or email to schedule your class today! Stephanie’s vision is to offer her client's affordable and in-depth training, your first step toward becoming a responsible and knowledgeable armed citizen. With her years of experience working with the public, Steph has a way of making people feel at ease, comfortable and well-informed, all while maintaining a judgement-free and unintimidating environment. Her outgoing personal training style and passion for firearms along with her wealth of knowledge gives her an edge in the classroom and on the range. As the Director of Metacon's Junior Rifle Team, Stephanie has experience with rifles, long guns as well as coaching and teaching youth firearm safety. She has been instrumental at creating and nurturing the phenomenal team of youth athletes who compete and win matches across the country. Besides being a USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor and Junior Rifle Team Director, Steph is the wife of a retired CT State Trooper/Air Force Veteran and the mother of 2 teenagers. She is a small business owner, fitness instructor and a real estate agent, and in her spare time, she enjoys participating in competitive shooting sports, such as IDPA, USPSA, Shotgun, Rifle and Precision Pistol events. Call, text or email Stephanie anytime. She would LOVE to hear from you! (860)402-5424 or firstepwithsteph@gmail.com

Current Classes Available

  • Sat, Jun. 20, 2026 9:00 AM

    Basic Handgun

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    Simsbury, CT

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    "Thorough without being dry, clear and concise, run in a timely manner. Easy to ask questions. Both Steph and Ron were very knowledgable and made everyone feel comfortable"

    Submitted on Mon, Apr. 20, 2026 by Renee M.

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      Canton, CT

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    "Very informative pertaining to the laws of this state, with emphasis on the four basic rules to keep everyone safe with a good lesson on gun types & proper shooting techniques."

    Submitted on Mon, Apr. 20, 2026 by Adrick Joseph M.

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