NEW YORK STATE REQUIRED 18 HOUR CONCEALED CARRY HANDGUN/PISTOL SAFETY PERMIT COURSES: FEE: $250.
Dates – Locations:
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March 13, 14 & 15, 2026 – Franklinville Conservation Club
March 27, 28 & 29 2026 – Scio Rod & Gun Club
NEW TWO-DAY FORMAT STARTING IN APRIL!
April 11 & 12, 2026 – Olean Rod & Gun Club
April 18 & 19, 2026 – Savona Rod & Gun Club
May 2 & 3, 2026 – Rushford Lake Conservation Club
May 9 & 10, 2026 – Franklinville Conservation Club
May 23 & 24, 2026 – Wellsville Rod Gun Club
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18 Hour Course includes: 
- 16 hours class time plus 2 hours live fire training
- 13+ hours of New York State and Federal law review
- Safe storage, use, and handling of firearms
- Fundamentals of marksmanship
- Applying for a Concealed Carry Permit
- Conflict management & de-escalation
- Locations and places prohibited for concealed carry
- Use of deadly and non-deadly force
- Best practices upon encountering deadly force
- Principles of marksmanship
LIVE FIRE INSTRUCTION : Two + hours – Including range safety, safe drawing, target acquisition, re-holstering, dry firing, safe loading and unloading, ammunition, firearm condition check, and safely discharging a firearm.
Various real-life situations involving a handgun such as young children in the house and how to respond and interact with police officers after an incident your home or when being stopped on the highway.
Actually, this Course is excellent for current permit holders who should get updated on the current Laws and current financial and legal Liabilities of owning a firearm.
REQUIRED: Ear protection (Muff Type ONLY – soft style not allowed), eye protection, something to eat and drink, dress for the weather, belt to hold holster, be 15 minutes early before each session, if possible, for Course review and to answer questions.
PROVIDED : All supplies including Handguns, Ammunition, Targets, Target holders, Law information.
REGISTRATION : Fee: $ 250 – Requires a $100 non-refundable deposit paid in advance to secure your seat. The $150 balance of cash (preferred) or check must be paid upon check-in at the training course.
For information about the laws affecting the carrying of a pistol in New York – click here.
NOTE:
To receive a certificate of completion of this course, students must attend all portions of the 16 hour in-person classroom instruction and achieve at least 80% on the written exam. In addition, students must successfully complete and demonstrate competence in the two-hour live-fire training.
The certificate of completion qualifies students to apply for a New York State Concealed Carry Pistol Permit.
