NYS 16hr Firearm Safety

NYS 16hr Firearm Safety Training

NYS CCW Pistol Permit | NYS Semi-Automatic Rifle License

This is a 16-hr (+) 2-hr live fire course taught by a NRA Certified | Duly Authorized Instructor and includes all the required materials and instruction needed when applying for an:

NYS CCW Pistol Permit

NYS Semi-Automatic Rifle License

NYS Pistol Permit - Restrictions removal

You do not need a pistol permit or a handgun to attend. This course includes all and exceeds the minimum standard requirements to apply.

Certification available for all counties in NY (excluding Westchester county).

What is included in the course?

All course materials
County Application packets
A Handgun | Holster
Hearing and Eye protection
Ammunition
Snacks & Lunch

During the classroom sessions, you will learn about:

General firearm safety
Firearm safe storage requirements
State & Federal guns laws
Concealed carry situational awareness of surroundings, including firearm display and concealment
Conflict de-escalation tactics that include verbal and non-verbal strategies
Adverse effects of alcohol and drugs uses as it pertains to firearm safety
Best practices when encountering law enforcement
Sensitive places listed in Penal law 265.01-e and the restrictions on firearm possession in restricted place under Penal law 265.01-d
Conflict management
Use of deadly physical force
Suicide prevention including recognizing signs of suicide risk and resources to obtain assistance
Basic principles of marksmanship, including stance, grip, sight alignment, sight picture, breathing, and trigger control

Written Proficiency Test:

Following completion of the 16 hour classroom instruction each student must demonstrate proficiency by achieving a minimum correct answer score of 80% on a written test covering the course curriculum.

Live-Fire Training Curriculum:

Range safety
Safe drawing, target acquisition, and re-holstering
Dry firing
Safe loading and unloading of ammunition
Performing a firearm condition check, and how to achieve and verify a safe and empty firearm condition
Safely discharging the firearm.

Live-Fire Proficiency Assessment:

Following completion of the 2 hour live fire training, each student must demonstrate proficiency by successfully completing a live-fire assessment.

Registration required.

Course Time: 16 hours

Range Time: 2 hours

Please select from the available courses listed below and choose your date to register online.

Cancellation Policy:

Course fee is non-refundable and cannot be applied towards any goods or services. A cancellation fee of $100 will be applied if appointment is canceled.

County Certificate acceptance:

It is recommended that you check with your county clerk's office for specific approval/acceptance of this course curriculum prior to your scheduling your appointment.

Please note that we will not be held responsible for the acceptance of your county requirements and no refunds will be issued if this course is
attended.

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