George Howley
Instructor # 2706155 | Howl131 Solutions LLC
Certified with the USCCA since 2/6/2022
Certification Renewal Date 3/3/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Emergency & First Aid
- Countering the Mass Shooter
- Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals
My Biography
George is a USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense Instructor as well as an Emergency First Aid Instructor, a NRA Certified Pistol and Rifle and shotgun and Law Enforcement Instructor. He is also the Chief Range Safety Officer at Fernan Rod and Gun Club. He is USAF Veteran. A Retired NYPD Lieutenant with over 2 decades of Service. He is a World Trade Center First Responder and a lifelong shooter and Second Amendment Supporter.
Certified Glock Armorer
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The NRA Range Safety Officer program was developed in response to the demand for a nationally recognized range safety officer certification. NRA Range Safety Officers are people who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.
This class is designed for people with no knowledge of firearms who are looking into obtaining a firearms for home amd personal defense. Topics discussed are universal firearms safety rules, operation and nomenclature of pistols, (semi-auto, revolver) shotguns and AR15 platform rifles. This class provides essential knowledge of firearms mechanics, ammo performance and choices as well as non lethal options for personal defense. Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Key Topics Covered in Defensive Shooting Fundamentals 1)Defensive shooting versus marksmanship 2)Muscle memory explained 3)Proper grip 4)A natural and neutral shooting platform 5)Aligning the muzzle to the target 6)Point / instinctive shooting 7)Flash sight picture 8)Precise sight alignment 9)Trigger control
This class consists of classrooom instruction as well as live fire excercises and exceeds the requirements necessary to apply for an Idaho Enhanced Concealed Weapons permit. This permit allows concealed carry in 37+ states. Fundamentals of defensive marksmanship, firearms safety, police interactions, aftermath of a defensive incident, malfunctions, method of carry, handgun nomenclature, and much more are discussed in detail. The Law segment is taught by local police supervisors. Both segments are conveniently taught at one location, The Fernan Rod and Gun Club. A light breakfast is provided. Space is limited.
Developing a personal & home protection plan is a key component of not only preparing for how we should (or might) react if confronted by a violent crime, but also how we might avoid violent crime in the first place. Within this lesson, your instructor explains that developing a protection plan is about much more than becoming proficient with a firearm or writing up a home invasion plan. It’s a plan that must encompass awareness, avoidance, and preparation, so that we’re less likely to find ourselves in a situation where we have no other option than to use our firearm, rather than more likely.
Treating a Gun shot wound, packing wounds, applying torniquettes, Israel compression bandages and chest seals. Controlling arterial bleeding and dealing with shock. Whether at the store, at the range or in the woods or on a highway, bleeding management is the cruisal to survival in a traumatic accident. You will learn multiple life saving techniques and hands on training, a must for any responsible CCW holder or Range Safety Officer.
IN THIS USCCA EMERGENCY FIRST AID COURSE YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO TREAT GUNSHOT WOUNDS, HOW TO APPLY TORNIQUETTES, CHEST SEALS AND PACKING WOUNDS. HANDS ON INSTRUCTION WITH LIFE SAVING SKILLS AND INFORMATION.
All aspects of real estate agent safety covered in this USCCA comprehensive curriculum. Best way to Stay safe in this crazy world is to have the information and mindset of a non-victim. Lite refreshments provided. This 2.5 hour class is taught at Fernan Rod and Gun Club. Call 208-719-1499 to reserve your seats.
Learn all aspects of carrying a Defensive Pistol. Gun Safety, Malfunctions, Emergency/tactical reloads, defensive mindset, shooting and moving off the line. Cover, concealment, Tueller drills, cleaning/maintenance and much more. Personal one on one or groups. Call for a personal session. (shotgun and rifle also available) All ages, all levels of experience.
All inclusive introductory into Pistols, Rifles and Shotguns. 4 hours classroom, 4 hours Range. Firearms and Ammo provided. Designed for the curious beginner. Semi-auto and revolver, pump shotgun and semi-auto, AR15 & AK47 plus 22 caliber bolt.
Learn about the basics of defensive firearms. Defensive handguns, rifles, shotguns, function, ammunition, malfunctions, etc. Semi-auto pistols, revolvers, ar-15's and shotguns will be discussed.
Introduction of the use of pepper spray as a non-lethal self-defensive option Situational Awareness / Avoidance Rules of Pepper Spray use in various states discussed. Learn how to choose and use the right kind of pepper spray Students receive a POM Pepper spray device. Teens can attend with parents permission space is limited
Learn cardinal rules or safety, fundamentals of marksmanship, common malfunctions, range etiquette.
Nomenclature and manipulation of pistols and rifles.
Requires safe handling of firearms and a proper attitude.
Learn all aspects of shotgun Safe usage, Selection,
Maintenance. Complete disassembly, cleaning and assembly.
Class consists of classroom and range.
pump, semi-auto, shotgun are discussed
Defensive drills (shoot and move)
bring your own or try some before you buy your own
