NY State Concealed Carry Training Course (Oswego/Syracuse area)
There may be many names for this course. NY State Mandated Training Course, CCW Course, Pre Permit course, etc.
Regardless, this is the course you need to complete as part of the application process for the NY State Pistol License/Permit under the "Concealed Carry Improvement Act". Bear in mind that this is a NY State mandated course. If you are a new applicant, you must complete this course prior to submitting your application.
As of October 26 2023: Our course completion certificate will be accepted in the following counties: ALL 5 NYC Boroughs (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island) Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Dutchess, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Niagara, Onondaga, Ontario, Orange, Orleans, Oswego, Putnam, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Ulster, Wayne, Westchester, Wyoming, and Yates county.
All of our instructors are fully certified and experienced. Their credentials are from the NRA, USCCA, and in most cases NYS DCJS. You will benefit from a fully experienced, professional, and confident team. We are here for you!
IF YOU ALREADY HAVE YOUR NY PISTOL LICENSE, YOU DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND THIS COURSE. If you are a CURRENT license/permit holder, and you DO NOT live in NYC, Westchester, Suffolk, or Nassau counties, you do not have to complete this training course. If you DO live in NYC, Westchester, Suffolk, or Nassau counties, you must complete this training within 1 year from your current recertification date.
Training date details:
Day one is going to be held on November 18 and day two, which includes the range session, will be on November 19. You must attend both sessions to complete the course and receive your certificate of completion.
Topics will include:
The application process: requirements, procedures, and paperwork
Recertification and renewal procedures
State and Federal laws for owning and carrying handguns
Safe storage laws and practices
Handgun parts and operation
Ammunition parts
Handgun cleaning and maintenance
General firearm safety
Concealed carry holster options
The concealed carry mindset
Carry and transport laws for handguns
Situational awareness
Conflict management and de-escalation
Law enforcement encounter tips and protocol
Sensitive and restricted locations -definitions
Use of Deadly Physical Force laws and circumstances
Suicide awareness and prevention signs and resources
Firearms safety, handling, shooting fundamentals
Range exercises
Official NY State shooting qualification
- And more!
Each participant will have to complete a written exam and pass with a minimum of 80%
The course tuition includes all the range fees, material, and the use of a training handgun and ammunition to complete the live fire exercises and the qualification. All handguns will be in a .22 caliber.
Those who successfully pass the exam and qualification will be issued a certificate of completion to include in their application packet.
Please note: if you have a Felony or domestic violence conviction, are a drug user, a fugitive from justice, or a DWI conviction within the past 5 years, or would otherwise be prohibited from accessing a handgun, you would not be allowed to attend nor apply. Please contact us for any questions prior to registering.
Materials required:
None. We will provide you with a copy of the application (if needed), all classroom materials, eye and ear protection, a handgun for the live fire exercises, and the ammunition. No extra fees for this course. You would still be responsible for your county's application fees.
Prerequisites:
As stated above. You must not fall under any of the 'prohibited person' criteria. if you have a Felony or domestic violence conviction, had a DWI within 5 years, or have any other legal prohibitions to firearms ownership, do not register.
Relevant Feedback
The class and all 3 instructors were top notch and knowledgeable! I recommend you to everyone interested in professional training!
All the trainers were very well prepared and helpful with answering all my questions. Very well run training sessions.
Instructors were very friendly and informative. They made 18 hours fly by! I look forward to taking more classes in the future. 1000% will be recommending to anyone looking to take the class!
The instructors were great and kept the class and materials interesting. They explained the material at length and answered all questions.
Instructors
CJ Polacek
David Jenkins
Contact us
- LionsPride Training Group
- li••••p@gma••••l.com
- 315-303-8131
Location
Classifications
Categories
- 18hr NY STATE CONCEALED CARRY TRAINING COURSE
- Handgun Training
Age Groups
- All
Levels
- Basic
- Intermediate