Sports/recreation

Buffalo/Niagara, WNY Region

Sports & Recreation

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New York State Pistol Permit Safety Course
New York State Pistol Permit Safety Course

Basic Pistol Course: The Basic Pistol Course meets and exceeds all of the requirements to obtain a New York State Pistol Permit. The Basic Pistol Permit Course is typically three (3) hours long. The classes are small, and participants are encouraged to ask questions. Much of the course information is technical, so literature is provided for reference.

Some of the topics covered include: defining the difference between Revolvers and Semi-automatic handguns; specification of various calibers and their purpose; how to load/ unload firearms; sight picture/sight alignment; how to identify the correct ammunition for your gun; proper securement of your handgun and ammunition in your home. Articles 35, 265, 400 of the NYS Penal Code as well as the Extreme Risk Protection Order (Red Flag Law) are also discussed.

At the end of the course, each student receives a certificate of completion to present to the Pistol Permit Office when submitting his/her completed application form(s)

Blended Pistol Permit Course: The Blended Pistol Permit Course includes the above course and assistance in purchasing a firearm once you have obtained your pistol permit. You will also be taken to a range and instructed on how to fire the gun, as well as the proper way to clean your new firearm safely.

NYS Pistol Permit (for Erie, Genesee, and Niagara Counties) classes are held in East Aurora, NY 14052 or at your location.

New York State Regulations require that the applicant complete an NRA Basic Pistol Course and submit an application to the Pistol Permit Office in their county. The course supplies all the required application forms for each county.

NRA Certified Firearms Instructor - Al Jenis
NYS Pistol Permit, Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Safety
Erie County | Niagara County | Genesee County


Our classes are small normally four students compared to other instructors, we try to educate our students in law's article's 35, 265, 400 and Kathy's law. plus, we get into firearm safety in the home and range, we also instruct how to hold a firearm safely. With our years of experience we can answer any question pertaining to firearms.

CLASS SIZE LIMITED Contact Us Now To Reserve Your Spot!
Call Or Text Al Jenis At 716-800-9446 For Schedule And Availability.


Buffalo Golden Gloves

Buffalo Golden Gloves Boxing
Golden Gloves Boxing Buffalo, NY

Since its inception, Buffalo Golden Gloves has been committed to creating champions out of young men and women through the sport known as “the Sweet Science”. Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines champion as “one who has the attributes of a winner.” Buffalo Golden Gloves uses boxing as a tool to build character, enrich social development and gain athletic achievement.

Bow & Stern Marine Inc.

Bow & Stern Marine
WNY's Fishing Boat Headquarters

Bow & Stern Marine is a family owned and operated full service boat dealership and marina located between Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls, NY on the Niagara River. Paul, Marcia and son, Chris Ovekamp have been in business since 1981 and Paul's experience in the boating industry dated back to the "ICE AGE".

New Boats - Used Boats - Motors - Boat Repair - Marina - Storage

We offer the full line of Starcraft aluminum fishing boats, Starcraft Pontoon Boats and Smokercraft "American Angler" Boats.

BOW & STERN MARINE
400 River Road 
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(Located between Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls, NY)

Sales And Service Call: 716-692-2316

Smoker's Haven-Southtown

Smoker's Haven-Southtown
Upstate and Western New York's Oldest Tobacconist

Smoker's Haven of the Southtowns is a Buffalo - West Seneca, NY based smoke shop that offers a wide variety of tobacco products. One of our main focuses is pipe tobacco and we offer an assortment of both hand blended tobacco and house blends. We also offer a wide variety of cigars and tobacco related accessories. If there is something you don't see here, contact us and we should be able to get it for you.

We also offer pipe repair and some of the finest hand crafted pipes from major manufacturers as well as from our own pipe maker and store owner Brian Kalnitz.

Smokers Haven of the Southtowns
1167 Union Rd
West Seneca, NY 14224



Buffalo Revolver & Rifle Club

Buffalo Revolver & Rifle Club
COME ENJOY OUR 10-LANE, SAFE & CLEAN STATE OF THE ART INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE!

Buffalo Revolver & Rifle Club is a private, member-only specialized facility servicing the Western New York gun enthusiast since 1930. The BR&R is located in West Seneca, New York, just off the Union Road exit of Route 400.

The Buffalo Revolver & Rifle Club is a safe and family-friendly shooting range where men, women and children gain an enjoyable and well-regulated shooting experience. Bring your children (aged 12-16 years of age) to shoot right alongside you.

Our Range Officers and instructors are committed to providing and delivering the highest standards of professionalism, care and education in firearm safety.

Welcome to your home on our range where families can train, practice and enjoy recreational shooting together.

At BR&R, we believe in responsibility and safety combined with fun.

Buffalo Revolver & Rifle Club
100 Town Road
West Seneca, New York 14224 
Town Road is off of Union Road, 
between Clinton Street and the 400 Expressway.

 Phone: 716.674.3271

East Aurora Fish & Game Club

East Aurora Fish & Game Club


The club was formed in May, 1926. The goal for club is to preserve, promote and provide a place for the enjoyment of all the club activities. To foster and promote the spirit of good fellowship among members.

  • East Aurora Fish & Game Club was founded in 1905 and incorporated in 1916.
  • The East Aurora Fish & Game Club property is comprised of approximately 76 acres of land situated on a wooded and picturesque hillside in the Town of Aurora.
  • The club is private to members only.
  • Affiliated with the Erie County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs. Angler" Boats.
East Aurora Fish & Game Club
PO Box 836
East Aurora NY 14052


Elma Conservation Club Inc.

Our Mission
To educate both the community and club members in the conservation of wildlife and our environment; to further the advancement of fish and game laws and to aid in the stocking of streams, lakes, and woods with fish and game. To organize, equip, and operate a club for pleasure, recreation, and education of its members and the community, to promote sociability and good fellowship, and in connection therewith to maintain a club house with recreational, athletic, and educational legislation relative to fishing, hunting, trapping, and environmental conservation.

Elma Conservation Club Inc.
600 Creek Rd.
PO Box 293
Elma, NY 14059
USA

Phone: (716) 655-4665


Golf Courses

Arrowhead Golf Club
12292 Clarence Center Road
Akron, NY
(716) 542-4653

Audubon Golf Course
500 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 631-7139

Batavia Country Club
7909 Batavia Byron Road
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-7600

Beaver Island Golf Course
72 Main St.
Grand Island. NY
(716) 774-7143

Bob-O-Link Golf Club
4085 Transit Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 662-4311

Brighton Park Golf Course
70 Brompton Road
Tonawanda, NY
(716) 695-2580

Buffalo Tournament Club
6432 Genessee St.
Lancaster, NY
(716) 681-465

Byrncliff Golf Course
2357 Humphrey Road
Route 20A
Varysburg, NY 14167
(585) 535-7300

Cazenovia Park Golf Course
Cazenovia Park
Seneca St. & Wildwood
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 825-9811

Chestnut Hill Country Club
1330 Broadway
Darien Center, NY
(585) 547-3613

Concord Crest Golf Course
9255 Genessee Road
East Concord, NY 14055
(716) 592-7636

Dande Farms Golf Course
13278 Carney Road
Akron, NY 14001
(716) 542-2027

Deerwood Golf Course
1818 Sweeney St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
716-695-8525

Delaware Park Golf Course
Delaware Park
84 Parkside Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 836-2533

Diamond Hawk Golf Course
255 Sonwil Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
716-651-0700

Elma Meadows Golf Course
1711 Girdle Road
Elma, NY 14059
(716) 652-5475

Fox Valley Golf Club
6161 Genessee St
Lancaster, NY
(716) 683-6241

Glen Oaks Golf Course
711 Smith Rd,
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 688-5454

Gothic Hill Golf Course
5477 Niagara Street Ext.
Lockport, NY 14094
716-438-5477

Grandview Golf Course
444 Central Ave.
9211 Lakeshore Road
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 549-4930

Greenwood Golf Course
8499 Northfield Rd,
Clarence Center, NY 14032
(716) 741-3395

Grover Cleveland Golf Course
3781 Main Street
Amherst, NY 14226
(716) 836-7398

Hamburg Town Golf Course
18 Mile Creek Golf Course
6374 Boston State Road
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 648-4410 - general information
(716) 648-0126 - tee times

Harvest Hill Golf Course
3052 Transit Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 662-1980

Holland Hills Country Club
10438 Holland-Glenwood Rd.
(off Rt 240 in Glenwood)
Glenwood, NY 14069
(716) 537-2345

Ironwood Golf Course
1964 Folsomdale Road
Cowlesville, NY 14037
585-805-0350

Ivy Ridge Golf Course
12089 Main Rd
Akron, NY 14001-9304
United States
(716) 542-6342

Kis-N-Greens Golf Course
13822 North Road
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-4741

Rolling Hills Golf Course Par 3
10739 Olean Road (Rt. 16)
Chaffee, NY 14030
(716) 496-5016

Rose Brook Golf Course
12486 Beebe Road
(NYS Thruway Exit 58)
Irving, NY 14081
(716) 934-2825

Rothland Golf Course
12089 Clarence Center Rd
Akron, NY 14001
716-542-4325

Seneca Hickory Stick Golf
4560 Creek Rd
Lewiston, NY 14092
(844) 442-4653

Sheridan Park Golf Course
Center Park Drive
Tonawanda, NY
(716) 875-1811

South Park Golf Course
South Park
South Park Ave. & McKinley Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 825-9504

Terry Hills Golf Course
5122 Clinton St
Batavia, NY 14020
585-343-0860

Tri-County Country Club
Route 39
Forestville, NY 14062
(716) 965-9723

Willowbrook
4200 Lake Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 434-0111

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