Ricardo Gibson
Instructor # 2253306 |
Certified with the USCCA since 7/2/2022
Certification Renewal Date 11/3/2026
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals
Current Classes Available
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Course Fee The total cost for the class is $500. A deposit of $100 is due upon registration, with the remaining balance of $400 payable in cash on the day of the course.
Course Details:
The course, classroom instruction will be held at Delta Arsenal 342 Quinnipiac Street, Wallingford , Connecticut. The live fire exercises, will be held at "Delta Arsenal". This 18-hour course meets the requirements set by New York City for applying for a NYC Resident, NY State or Non-Resident Concealed Carry License. All necessary documentation will be provided for submission to the NYPD portal. We will complete the 17 page application in class.
Topics covered in the NYS/DCJS-approved CCW course:
- Firearm safety fundamentals
- Safe storage and transport
- New York State firearm laws, including CCIA/penal law basics
- Use of force/legal responsibilities
- Situational awareness and de-escalation
- Conflict management
- Live-fire shooting skills and safe handling
- The live-fire portion includes supervised range work and a proficiency test.
Instructor Bio: Ricardo Gibson
Ricardo Gibson is the CEO of MGI Fire-Arms LLC and is a highly qualified firearms instructor with certifications including:
- NRA Basic Pistols Instructor
- NRA Concealed Carry Weapon Instructor
- NRA Shotgun Certified Instructor
- NRA Rifle Certified Instructor -NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- USCCA Home Defense Instructor
- New York City Concealed Carry Instructor
- Maryland Wear & Carry Instructor
- Massachusetts License to Carry Instructor
- New Jersey Concealed Carry Instructor
- Rhode Island Concealed Carry Instructor
- Utah/Florida Concealed Carry Instructor
- DC Concealed Carry Instructor
- California Concealed Carry Instructor
Completing the CCW training does not guarantee approval — it only fulfills the training requirement. Licensing officers still make discretionary decisions.
Course Details:
The course, classroom instruction will be held at Delta Arsenal 342 Quinnipiac Street, Wallingford , Connecticut. The live fire exercises, will be held at "Delta Arsenal". This 18-hour course meets the requirements set by New York City for applying for a NYC Resident, NY State or Non-Resident Concealed Carry License. All necessary documentation will be provided for submission to the NYPD portal. We will complete the 17 page application in class.
Instructor Bio: Ricardo Gibson
Ricardo Gibson is the CEO of MGI Fire-Arms LLC and is a highly qualified firearms instructor with certifications including:
- NRA Basic Pistols Instructor
- NRA Concealed Carry Weapon Instructor
- NRA Shotgun Certified Instructor
- NRA Rifle Certified Instructor
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer Instructor
- USCCA Home Defense Instructor
- New York City Concealed Carry Instructor
- Maryland Wear & Carry Instructor
- Massachusetts License to Carry Instructor
- New Jersey Concealed Carry Instructor
- Rhode Island Concealed Carry Instructor
- Utah/Florida Concealed Carry Instructor
- DC Concealed Carry Instructor
- California Concealed Carry Instructor
What You'll Learn
Course Fee The total cost for the class varies on selection of state courses. A deposit of $100 is due upon registration, with the remaining balance is payable in cash on the day of the course.
Course Details: The course, classroom instruction will be held at Delta Arsenal 342 Quinnipiac Street, Wallingford, Connecticut. The live fire exercises will be held at "Delta Arsenal". This 18-hour course meets the requirements set by New York, District of Colombia, Massachusetts, California, Maryland, Rhode Island, Utah, Florida, Virginia, Connecticut, and New Jersey for applying for a Resident or Non-Resident Concealed Carry License. All necessary documentation will be provided for submission to your desired state. We will applications in class.
Class Prices
- New York- $500
- D.C- $300
- Maryland- $300
- California- $300
- New Jersey- $250
- Massachusetts- $200
- Rhode Island- $150
- Connecticut- $140
- Utah/ Florida- $130
- Virginia- $100
Topics covered in approved CCW courses:
- Firearm safety fundamentals
- Safe storage and transport
- Firearm laws, including CCIA/penal law basics
- Use of force/legal responsibilities
- Situational awareness and de-escalation
- Suicide Prevention
- Conflict management
- Live-fire shooting skills and safe handling
- The live-fire portion includes supervised range work and a proficiency test.
Instructor Bio: Ricardo Gibson Ricardo Gibson is the CEO of MGI Fire-Arms LLC and is a highly qualified firearms instructor with certifications including:
- NRA Basic Pistols Instructor
- NRA Concealed Carry Weapon Instructor
- NRA Shotgun Certified Instructor
- NRA Rifle Certified Instructor
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- USCCA Home Defense Instructor
- New York City Concealed Carry Instructor
- Maryland Wear & Carry Instructor
- Massachusetts License to Carry Instructor
- New Jersey Concealed Carry Instructor
- Rhode Island Concealed Carry Instructor
- Utah/Florida Concealed Carry Instructor
- DC Concealed Carry Instructor
- California Concealed Carry Instructor
Completing the CCW training does not guarantee approval — it only fulfills the training requirement. Licensing officers still make discretionary decisions.

