18hr CCW NYS Required Class

This 18-hour course, formerly known as the pistol permit or handgun safety class, is now required for all New York State residents applying for a NYS Concealed Carry License. It meets and exceeds the training requirements set forth by the Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) for both initial licensing and first-time license renewals effective September 1, 2022.

Please note:

ANYBODY WHO IS INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR NYS INCLUDING NON RESIDENT YOU MUST TAKE THIS CLASS

The CCIA specifically authorizes NRA Certified Instructors to teach this mandatory curriculum.

This instructor-led course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to carry a concealed pistol for personal defense. It is suitable for all individuals, regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA affiliation.

The course combines classroom instruction with live fire range training, and may be delivered in a single-day format or over multiple days in smaller sessions, depending on the instructor’s schedule and state guidelines.

Who Needs to Take This Class:

• All new applicants seeking a NYS Concealed Carry License.

• Residents of NYC, Suffolk, Westchester, and Nassau Counties, including current pistol license holders, must complete this course to maintain or obtain a NYS pistol license.  As of 2024 Non Residents who currently hold CCW license in their own state who wish to apply in NYC

• All instruction is provided by a Certified NRA Instructor, ensuring compliance with NYS standards and a high-quality educational experience.

Topics Covered

• Mandatory Firearm Safety

• Pistol Nomenclature & Selecting a Pistol for Self-Defense

• Drawing from Concealment

• Loading & Stoppage Remediation

• Mindset & Situational Awareness

• Carry Modes & Pistol Concealment

• Firearm Cleaning & Maintenance

• Live Fire Training & Standardized Shooting Qualification

What You’ll Receive

• Direct instruction from a Certified NRA Instructor

• NRA course materials and reference guides

• CCW Student Examination

• Course Completion Certificate signed by both the NRA Secretary and your instructor

This class includes the New York State-mandated legal and shooting requirements, as outlined in the non-NRA curriculum.

Required Items to Bring

For Students WITH a NYS Pistol License: Bring Every Day

• Valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's license, passport)

• Valid NYS Pistol License or other legal authority to possess pistols in NY (e.g., police/armed peace officer ID)

• Sturdy belt suitable for holster use

• 350 rounds of factory ammunition (no reloads) in a caliber appropriate for your firearm

    ? DO NOT bring live ammunition into the classroom. Ammunition and firearm are for range day only.

• Eye and hearing protection

• Optional: baseball/range hat, sunscreen, insect repellent

• Cover garment (large shirt, jacket, etc.) for concealment drills

• Dress appropriately for the outdoor range and weather conditions

• Bring lunch, snacks, and drinks — the class runs all day

For Students WITHOUT a Pistol License (Please Notify Us in Advance if You Do NOT Currently Have a License)

• Valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's license, passport)

• Sturdy belt for holster use

• Eye and hearing protection (loaners available if needed)

• Optional: baseball/range hat, sunscreen, insect repellent

• Cover garment (large shirt, jacket, etc.) for concealment drills

• Dress appropriately for the outdoor range and weather conditions

• Bring lunch, snacks, and drinks — the class runs all day