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Learn safe handgun handling with Alice in Maine’s private range. This beginner-friendly class offers hands-on instruction in a welcoming setting, emphasizing safety and confidence.
2 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Learn safe handgun handling with Alice in Maine’s private range. This beginner-friendly class offers hands-on instruction in a welcoming setting, emphasizing safety and confidence.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness level required, but comfortable mobility helps during shooting exercises.
Wildlife
History
Maine has a longstanding tradition of outdoor shooting sports, dating back to early settlers and hunting communities.
Conservation
The range emphasizes eco-friendly practices, including waste recycling and wildlife preservation efforts.
Alice's Awesome Adventures
Learn safe handgun handling with Alice in Maine’s private range. This beginner-friendly class offers hands-on instruction in a welcoming setting, emphasizing safety and confidence.
Alice's Awesome Adventures is a Maine-based guiding company led by Master Maine Guide Alice. She offers a mix of outdoor experiences and certified safety courses that combine local history, wildlife kayaking, and practical skills training. Offerings include sea kayaking trips in Casco Bay and Mere Point Bay — guided paddles to Malaga Island, oyster-farm visits with sampling at Mere Point Oyster Company, and short scenic island excursions suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.
Safety and education are central to the program. The business provides NRA Basic Pistol Safety and NRA Women's Only classes with interactive lectures and guided live-fire sessions at a private range. USCCA Coed and Women's Defensive Pistol & Concealed Carry Fundamentals courses use SIRT laser pistols for safe, realistic practice and include home defense and concealed carry preparation. Registered Maine Guide training and a course on how to become a Registered Maine Guide are offered for those pursuing professional guiding credentials.
Mindful outdoor programming includes Forest Bathing sessions led by a Kripalu-trained Master Maine Guide, emphasizing nature connection and guided reflection. Seasonal workshops cover winter outdoor camping and survival skills.
Alice's Awesome Adventures emphasizes local expertise, hands-on instruction, and historically informed interpretation—especially in programs focused on Malaga Island and coastal Maine history. The business operates with certified instructors, structured curricula, and site-specific safety protocols to support learner confidence and memorable outdoor experiences. Programs are suitable for individuals, small groups, and educational outings, with tailored itineraries, equipment guidance, and clear pre-trip communications for participant readiness and accessibility options.
Master Guide
Certified
Led by a Master Maine Guide
Tours Offered
12
Sea kayaking, history, and safety courses
Audience
All Levels
Beginners to experienced participants
Duration Range
90 min–7 hrs
From short sessions to full-day courses
Choose a historic island paddle, oyster-farm tasting, Forest Bathing session, or certified pistol safety course — secure a spot with guided instruction and clear safety protocols.
Arrive early to ask questions
Use the extra time before class to clarify safety procedures and equipment use.
Wear appropriate clothing
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes ensure safety and ease during live-fire exercises.
Bring plenty of water
Stay hydrated throughout the session, especially on warm days or during physical activities.
Follow safety instructions carefully
Listening attentively to your instructor ensures a safe and enjoyable experience.
Eye protection
Protect your eyes from potential ricochets or debris during live-fire exercises.
Ear protection
Reduce noise exposure with ear plugs or muffs for a safer, more comfortable experience.
Comfortable clothing
Wear weather-appropriate clothes that allow easy movement and safety.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Shield yourself from sun exposure during outdoor shooting sessions.
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