- CONFIDENCE
- SAFETY
- RESPONSIBILITY
- CONFIDENCE
- SAFETY
- RESPONSIBILITY
Firearm Safety Training
For Everyone
NEW YORK STATE FIREARMS TRAINING
NYS Pistol Permit &
Carry Training
- CONFIDENCE
- SAFETY
- RESPONSIBILITY
- CONFIDENCE
- SAFETY
- RESPONSIBILITY
Firearms Training
For Seniors
- CONFIDENCE
- SAFETY
- RESPONSIBILITY
Firearm Safety Training For Everyone
NYS Pistol Permit & Carry Training
- CONFIDENCE
- SAFETY
- RESPONSIBILITY
Firearms Training For Seniors
NRA Certified Courses
Professional, safety-focused
training from a certified instructor.
New York State Approved
NYS pistol permit & firearms
safety training.
Training for All Skill Levels
Beginner to advanced.
men and women, all are welcome.
Convenient Class Schedule
Regular classes with easy
registration.
Our Firearms Training Courses
NYS Pistol Permit Course
Complete the required 18-hour training for your New York pistol permit.
NRA Certified Courses
Shotgun Training Class
Firearms Training for Women
About Shoot Smart Safely
Al Jenis is an NRA Certified Instructor with military experience and a passion for responsible firearm ownership. Shoot Smart Safely provides professional, hands-on training to help you build the knowledge and confidence you need to safely and legally own and use a firearm.
With patient instruction and practical guidance, students learn essential firearm safety principles, proper handling techniques, responsible ownership practices, and skills they can confidently apply beyond the classroom. Whether you are a first-time firearm owner or looking to strengthen your existing skills, our training provides a supportive environment focused on safety, knowledge, confidence, and responsible decision-making.
- NRA Certified Instructor
- Real-World Experience
- Safety-Focused Training
- Supportive Learning Environment
“Was happy to have learned the different tactics to make sure that you remain in good legal standing while owning a firearm.”
– Dan & Tamara M.
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Commit to the Right Gun Training
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Counties We Serve
We proudly offer pistol permit and firearms training throughout Western New York.
Erie County
Buffalo, East Aurora, Amherst and more
Niagara County
Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda and more
Genesee County
Batavia, Le Roy, Bergen, Oakfield, Corfu and more
Orleans County
Medina, Albion, Holley and more
Wyoming County
Warsaw, Perry, Arcade and more
Cattaraugus County
Olean, Salamanca, Ellicottville and more
Allegany County
Wellsville, Belmont, Cuba and more
EXPERIENCED FIREARMS INSTRUCTION
Build Confidence Through Professional Firearms Training
SAFETY. KNOWLEDGE. RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP.
Shoot Smart Safely provides professional firearms instruction for students throughout Western New York. Led by experienced instructor Al Jenis, our training focuses on safe firearm handling, practical knowledge, confidence, and responsible ownership.
Whether you’re preparing for your NYS pistol permit course or looking to strengthen your firearm safety skills, you’ll receive clear, patient instruction in a supportive training environment.
Testimonials
What Our Students Say
“Excellent classt Al is very knowledgeable and makes the training easy to understand Highly recommend”

-Mark T.
Texas
“I felt comfortable and confident throughout the entire course. Great instruction and real-world knowledge.”

-Jessica L.
Texas
“Professional, informative and engaging. This is the best firearms training I’ve taken”

- Robert S.
Texas
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