Hunter Education | Joe Viva is a Life Member of the Guan Ho Ha Fish and Game Club, Inc., and is the Chairperson of the Hunter Education Committee at the Club. Joe has been providing Hunter Education Instruction since the 1970s throughout the Capital District, and at Guan Ho Ha since 1992. He currently serves as Guan Ho Ha's alternate representative to the Schenectady County chapter of the New York Conservation Council. Joe is a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Certified Master Instructor for both gun and bow. Joe's credentials also include:
Joe created and maintains the Facebook Group Hunter Education in New York State and is also the Region 4 Director for the New York State Conservation Council. |
Nicky is a dedicated member and officer of Guan Ho Ha, where she has proudly hosted women’s pistol shoots for over three years. As a certified NRA pistol instructor with more than two years of experience, she brings a calm, knowledgeable, and safety‑driven approach to firearms education. Her passion lies in helping shooters—especially women—feel confident, informed, and comfortable with their pistols. Having navigated a predominantly male‑dominated sport herself, Nicky understands how intimidating it can feel to learn and practice around more experienced male shooters. That experience inspired her to create a welcoming space at Guan Ho Ha where women can build pistol proficiency without pressure or intimidation. By teaching the NYS pistol permit class, Nicky hopes to encourage others to pursue their permits, gain confidence, and eventually carry responsibly. |
Christopher Haigh is a Guan Ho Ha Member and is an Active Police Officer. Christopher is an approved Schenectady County Basic and Advanced Pistol Instructor and a Certified NRA Instructor with credentials in the following areas:
Christopher is always looking and seeking out additional training to offer. He enjoys teaching and will do group and private lessons. Christopher would like to add a different twist to traditional stagnate shooting; he would like to encourage fun and practical shooting education. Christopher also aspires to form some sort of informal fun friendly competitive shooting club like IPSC, USPSA and SCSA open to members and non-members. |
Pistol / Rifle TrainingColin Borst borstcc@aol.com 518-852-2514 | Colin Borst has been teaching Pistol and Rifle classes for 10 years. He can provide one on one private lessons for Safe Firearm Handling, Basic Pistol / Rifle Skills, and Advanced Accuracy with Pistol, and Self Defense Mindset. He aspires to teach a class on Reacting to Active Shooter and Self Aid. (Medical) For more information reach out to Colin. Together, you can build a customized class for your needs. Colin looks forward to assisting his community gain strength and confidence in the safe practice of firearms skills and training.
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