Nys Pistol Permit Course
Our NYS Pistol Permit Course includes 16 hours of in-person classroom instruction and 2 hours of live-fire training and is designed to meet New York States stringent concealed-carry firearm safety training requirements.
The course is based on the NRA’s Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting, which we expand on with additional New York State-required topics, practical examples, and real-life scenarios to help students better understand safe and responsible firearm ownership.
We currently serve students from Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Monroe, Wayne, Wyoming, Livingston, Orleans, Chautauqua, and Suffolk Counties. Because pistol permit applications and licensing procedures are handled by local licensing authorities, students should follow the requirements of the county in which they are applying.
What You’ll Learn
Firearm Safety & Handling
The course covers:
- Basic firearm safety
- Range safety
- Safe firearm usage
- Safe storage
- Ammunition malfunctions
- Pistol mechanisms for revolvers and semi-automatic pistols
- Fundamentals of pistol shooting
- Shooting positions
- Proper hold positions
- Concealed holster recommendations
- Draw and hold positions
- Pistol maintenance
Pistol maintenance is performed in class.
New York State & Federal Firearm Laws
Course material also includes:
- State and federal firearm laws
- New York State Article 35 laws pertaining to firearm usage
- Use of force
- Sensitive places where firearms cannot be carried
Situational Awareness & Conflict Management
Students also receive instruction on:
- Situational awareness
- Verbal and non-verbal conflict de-escalation techniques
- Conflict management
Safety & Responsible Firearm Ownership
Additional topics include:
- Suicide prevention
- Adverse effects of alcohol
- Safe firearm storage
- Responsible firearm usage
Practical Training
We use a variety of training aids to provide a well-rounded understanding of the course material.
For the live-fire portion of the course, we provide:
- Firearms
- Ammunition
- Hearing protection
- Eye protection
Every NYS Pistol Permit Course also includes a Free Multi-State Permit Course as a thank-you to our customers.
Pistol Permit Application Assistance
We help students complete the required pistol permit application materials in the course to reduce mistakes and confusion throughout the process.
For Erie and Niagara County applicants, we provide the county applications and assist with completing them in class.
We also assist students applying through other counties, but we only provide the Erie and Niagara County applications.
What’s Included
- All program materials
- 16 hours of classroom instruction
- 2 hours of live-fire training
- Firearms and ammunition for live-fire training
- Eye and hearing protection
- Free eye and hearing protection for you to keep
- Free Multi-State Permit Course
- Erie and Niagara County applications
- Assistance in completing application materials
- Photos taken in class
- Certificate of Completion
Student Requirements
Please bring:
- Photo ID, such as a NYS Driver’s License
- Closed-toe shoes
- Notepad
- Drink and snack
Course Cost
$400 per session
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