Firearms Express LLC — firearms store and training center, Sussex NJ Firearms Express ‹ Back to site
Sussex County, New Jersey
Classes Start August 2026

Firearms Training in Sussex, NJ

Handgun instruction in our own classroom, taught on a laser training system that shows you exactly where every shot lands — without firing a round. Two hours at a time. Four students maximum. By appointment. Every class is taught personally by the Owner, a retired law enforcement officer.

Get on the notification list Call (973) 534-8437

Classes & Pricing

Exact dates are being finalized now. Classes cap at four students, so the first sessions will fill quickly — get on the list and we'll tell you the moment the schedule goes live.

Pistol 101 — Safe Handling & Storage

$95
2 hours · 4 students max · no shooting
  • The safety rules, practiced hands-on until they're habit
  • How a handgun works and what the parts do
  • Ammunition basics
  • Loading, unloading, and knowing a firearm is clear
  • Storing firearms safely at home

No experience required. No firearm required — we provide everything you'll need.

Pistol 102 — Shooting Fundamentals

$95
2 hours · 4 students max · after Pistol 101
  • The fundamentals that make you accurate
  • Hands-on drills on our laser system, where you see the result of every shot
  • Faults caught and corrected in real time
  • What to expect at a live range

You'll leave ready for a live range.

Best Value

Pistol 101 + 102 Bundle

$175
Both beginner classes, booked together
  • The full beginner path, two hours at a time
  • Usually taken about a week apart
  • Save when you book both up front

Know Your Firearm

$125
1 hour · private · $100 if you bought the firearm from us
  • Built entirely around your specific make and model
  • Operating your firearm confidently
  • Taking it apart, cleaning it, and putting it back together
  • Time shooting it on the laser

Tell us the exact make and model when you book and we'll prepare for that firearm before you arrive.

Academy Prep

$125
2 hours · 4 recruits max · police academy recruits
  • Fundamentals built correctly from the start
  • A walkthrough of your academy's qualification course of fire
  • Plenty of unhurried repetitions on the laser
  • What to expect, and a practice plan before your academy date

You don't need your issued weapon. Tell us which academy you're attending when you book so we can go over your specific course of fire. Independent preparation. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or certified by any academy or state training commission.

Laser Practice

$15
20 minutes · $10 law enforcement & first responders
  • Bring your own handgun and run your own practice
  • Keep your fundamentals sharp between range trips
  • Officers: get ready before your semi-annual qualification

Sessions are by appointment.

Why train here

You don't have to want to be a shooter

Plenty of people take Pistol 101 and stop there. If there's a firearm in your house that isn't yours, or you inherited one, you'll leave able to handle it safely and tell whether it's loaded — without firing a shot.

Two hours, not eight

Most beginner courses run six to eight hours in one sitting and lose people partway through. Ours run two, and the beginner course is split across two sessions so the material has time to settle.

You see every shot

The laser shows you exactly where each shot lands, so faults get corrected in real time. There's no recoil while you're learning, which is how a clean trigger press gets built in the first place.

$15 instead of $100

An hour of live-fire range time runs well over $100 once you add the range fee and ammunition. Laser practice here is $15 for 20 minutes — so you can actually afford to repeat it.

Your instructor

Every class is taught personally by the Owner of Firearms Express.

Retired law enforcement

A career officer who completed academy training and qualified regularly throughout her service.

Current RPO status

Holds a Retired Police Officer (RPO) permit, maintained through ongoing semi-annual qualification, and carries off duty.

Gun Store Owner

Owns and operates Firearms Express, a licensed firearms dealer in Sussex, New Jersey, and handles firearms every day.

How it works

  • All training is by appointment. Book by phone, by email, or in store.
  • All training happens in our classroom on a laser training system. There is no live fire on premises.
  • No experience or firearm required for Pistol 101, Pistol 102, or Academy Prep. Bring your own handgun, cased and unloaded, for Know Your Firearm and Laser Practice — leave the ammunition at home.
  • Classroom safety rules apply to every session: no live ammunition, every firearm checked clear before any session begins, and all instructor directions followed without exception.
  • A monthly women's-only Pistol 101 is coming too. Details with the schedule.

Common questions

Anything not covered here, just ask — that's what we're for.

When do firearms training classes start at Firearms Express?
Training opens in August 2026 at our classroom, 70 E Main Street, Suite B1, Sussex, NJ 07461. Exact class dates are being finalized. Call (973) 534-8437, email Info@Firearms-Express.com, or stop in to get on the notification list and first pick of seats.
How many students are in each firearms class?
Group classes — Pistol 101, Pistol 102, and Academy Prep — cap at four students. Know Your Firearm is a private one-on-one session, and Laser Practice is booked individually. Small classes mean you get corrected in real time rather than sitting at the back of a room.
What is laser firearms training, and does it actually work?
A laser cartridge is fitted into an unloaded firearm and projects a mark where the shot would have landed. The fundamentals are the same skills whether the gun sends a round or a laser — and seeing the result of every trigger press is what makes beginners improve quickly. What it doesn't reproduce is recoil, so it builds your fundamentals rather than replacing live-fire range time. We'll always tell you when it's time to get to a range.
Do I need a New Jersey firearms permit to take a class?
No permit is required to attend Pistol 101, Pistol 102, or Academy Prep — no firearm is purchased and no live ammunition is used. If you're bringing your own handgun for Know Your Firearm or Laser Practice, you must be legally entitled to possess and transport it under New Jersey law, cased and unloaded.
How long are the classes, and why only two hours?
Group classes run two hours. Most beginner firearms courses run six to eight hours in a single sitting and lose people partway through. Ours are deliberately split into two two-hour sessions, usually about a week apart, so the material has time to settle before the next half builds on it.
Can I take just the safety class without learning to shoot?
Yes. Pistol 101 involves no shooting at all and stands on its own. It's built for people living with a firearm that isn't theirs, people who inherited one, and parents whose children spend time where firearms are present. Many students take Pistol 101 and stop there, which is completely fine.
What should I bring to a class?
For Pistol 101, Pistol 102, and Academy Prep — nothing. We provide everything you'll need and no experience is required. For Know Your Firearm and Laser Practice, bring your own handgun, cased and unloaded, and leave your ammunition at home or in the car. No live ammunition is permitted in the classroom.
Do you offer gift certificates for training?
We sell gift cards in store that can be used toward training as well as retail purchases. Ask at the counter or call (973) 534-8437.

Get on the list

Classes cap at four students and dates are being finalized now. Tell us which class you're interested in and we'll let you know the moment the schedule goes live.

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