Nowicki Investigations & Consulting

Nowicki Investigations & Consulting provides professional firearms training for shooters throughout the greater Lehigh Valley, Allentown, and Reading-Berks areas of Pennsylvania. Their NRA-certified instructor brings years of professional knowledge and hands-on experience to help both new and experienced gun owners build proficiency, confidence, and safe handling practices.

The core offering is personalized private instruction in a relaxed environment. Classes are tailored to your needs and conducted at Topton Fish & Game Association. Each session runs 4.0-4.5 hours and covers:

• •Safety rules and the reasoning behind them
• •Handgun parts and operation
• •Ammunition and firing sequences
• •Handling and range etiquette
• •Shooting fundamentals (loading, unloading, reloading)
• •Accurate shooting techniques
• •Malfunction clearing ("jams")
• •Introduction to defensive shooting
• •Pennsylvania License to Carry law and requirements
• •Q&A on gear, holsters, sights, accessories, and ammunition selection
• •Firearm cleaning and maintenance coaching

What to bring: - Your firearm(s) - 150+ rounds of ammunition - Eye and ear protection - Baseball-style hat with brim - Closed-toe shoes - Weather-appropriate clothing - Water/hydration

This blended course combines online self-paced learning (Phase 1) with in-person instructor-led range training (Phase 2). You'll learn safe gun handling rules, pistol operation for revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition fundamentals, shooting positions (bench rest and two-handed standing), cleaning, and skill development. Includes NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting, Gun Safety Rules brochure, and Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet. Complete both phases and pass the examination to receive your certificate.

Designed for new shooters and pistol purchasers, this hands-on introduction covers safe handling, responsibility, and orientation to one specific pistol action type. Classes limited to 4 or fewer students. You'll receive Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, Gun Safety Rules brochure, Marksmanship Qualification booklet, and course completion certificate.

Non-shooting classroom course focused on safe storage and handling in the home. Learn the NRA's three rules for safe gun handling, how to unload different action types, ammunition components, cleaning, care, and proper storage methods. Receive NRA Home Firearm Safety handbook and related materials.

"I'm a college professor with years of teaching experience. You're an excellent instructor—very patient and you made me feel completely at ease." — John D., Lehigh County, PA

"Your knowledge, awareness, and patience are far beyond what I could have imagined. I learned more today than in 6 years of National Guard service." — R., Northampton County, PA

"As inexperienced pistol handlers, we needed extensive information and explanations. You provided both in spades. Your expertise was apparent and we had no idea how much there was to learn." — The Millers

Training is available for responsible citizens, military personnel, and law enforcement seeking to enhance skills for: - Home defense - Self-defense - Service pistol proficiency - Concealed carry - General shooting proficiency and accuracy

Youth firearm instruction is available, including NRA Eddie Eagle safety basics for unsupervised children. Contact the office for youth-specific programs and age-appropriate curriculum.

Topton Fish & Game Association Topton, PA

Training also available at your preferred venue.

• •Phone: 484-809-9101 (voice & text)
• •Mailing: PO Box 132, Topton, PA 19562
• •Contact: Use the online form at nowicki-investigations.com or call directly