NYS Required Pistol Permit Course (past)
Thanks to "Governor" Hochul's Concealed Carry Improvement Act, new pistol permit applicants are required to take a 16hr training course with 2hrs of live-fire. The curriculum for this course is outlined by the NYDCJS. This is our version of this unconstitutional required training. The class will be divided into Saturday and Sunday, 9hrs each day, with the range portion taking place on Sunday. You MUST attend BOTH days AND pass the written exam to receive full credit for the course. All ammunition, targets, range fees, firearm rentals, eye and ear protection, AND LUNCH will be provided/included with course registration. Registration is non-refundable and you must pay in advance in order to be registered for the course.
This course is required for NEW pistol permit applicants in NY. It will be taught by NRA and USCCA certified instructors with decades of experience. You do NOT need to take this course if you already hold a NYS pistol permit. Applicants must NOT be a prohibited person in regards to firearm ownership (I.E. you cannot be a felon, be convicted of domestic violence, etc.)
Topics covered will include basic firearm safety, maintenance, cleaning, safe storage, transportation, firearm-specific laws, situational awareness, interacting with law enforcement, and more. Students who do not pass the written test with an 80% and/or are unable to show the ability to safely handle and use a handgun will not pass the course.
STUDENTS MUST BRING STURDY BELT FOR HOLSTER PORTION OF CLASS.
The classroom portion will be taught with plenty of breaks and the ability to stand and move around the classroom if you choose to.
The complete list of requirements and timeframes can be found at www.troopers.ny.gov. Handgun-specific training will include the NRA basic pistol course which if completed to standard will generate an NRA course certificate which may be used as proof of training for other courses, (e.g., NRA advanced courses or some non-resident pistol permits from other states).
Both days are from 9:00 AM from 6:00 PM with a working lunch around noon. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED by The Firing Pin, LLC (probably a sheet pizza or sub tray. If you have dietary restrictions, plan on packing your own lunch in case we're unable to accommodate your food allergy). The instructors will give a light presentation during lunch in order to get through the material.
The Firing Pin will provide handguns in .22 caliber and ammunition for handgun-specific training at no additional cost.
Successful completion of our course will result in a certificate valid to submit with your New York pistol permit application and an NRA First Steps pistol course completion certificate. Students who are new to firearms training should be well aware that two days of intensive learning will be extremely tiring and require focus and dedication. Do not sign up to attend this or any other course unless you have all your questions answered and are fully aware of what you are getting into.
SPACE IS LIMITED TO TEN (10) STUDENTS.
COST: $400 (includes firearm rental, ammunition, eye/ear protection, targets, LUNCH both days)