
NYS CONCEALED CARRY FIREARM SAFETY TRAINING 18 HRS COURSE

- Sat, Aug. 8, 2026
9:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Sun, Aug. 9, 2026
9:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Sat, Aug. 8, 2026
- $350
- In-Class Time16 Hour(s)
- Range Time2 Hour(s)
What You'll Learn
New York State Concealed Carry Firearm Safety Training
Satisfactory completion of this course meets the training requirements as established by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (“DCJS”) and the Division of State Police (“DSP”) when applying for a concealed carry firearm license. To satisfy all of the training requirements set forth in New York Penal Law § 400.00, concealed carry firearm safety training must include 16 hours of in-person live classroom instruction and 2 hours of live-fire training conducted by a Duly Authorized Instructor.
This course is offered in 5 training modules that can be completed in 2 or 3 days.
Course modules are taught by Firearm Instructors that are Certified by USCCA and NRA that are also NYS Duly Authorized Instructors.
Course registration fee includes all of the required training course materials and instruction to apply for your NYS Concealed Carry Firearm License*. We provide all the guns, holsters, belts, safety glasses, ammunition, targets, and class materials at no extra cost to you.
- Certain counties within New York State have additional training requirements, residency and other application requirements, and may restrict the instructor that you can use. It is your responsibility to check with the county you will be applying in to be sure you will meet the additional application requirements and as to who is approved to teach their firearm license applicants before you register for this course. We are approved instructors for Westchester, Delaware, Sullivan, Ulster, and Orange Counties.
MINIMUM COURSE LENGTH: 16 Hours in-person classroom AND 2 hours live-fire training
COURSE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: A) Minimum age: 21 years or older B) By submitting and paying for the course registration, students are certifying that they are not restricted or barred from owning, possessing, or handling firearms by any local, county, state or federal jurisdiction or agency and are able and willing to comply with all safe gun handling instructions. C) Students must possess and present a photo ID (driver’s license or other government issued document) for age and identity confirmation prior to start of course. COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: A) Students need to personally attend ALL five (1-5) of the course modules in order to apply for a concealed carry pistol permit/license to carry. B) Students need to pass the written proficiency test with a minimum correct answer score of 80% AND must pass the Live-fire proficiency assessment in order to receive the 18-hour certificate of completion.
COURSE FEE: $350 pre-paid registration fee per person and includes all handouts and the use of SITC, LLC training equipment for skills and range qualifications. In-person classroom courses are subject to a non-refundable $15.00 registration fee.
COURSE CANCELLATION and LATE ARRIVAL POLICY: A) SITC, LLC reserves the right to cancel any courses for reasons such as instructor illness, adverse weather, or low enrollment with no cancellation fee to be incurred by the registered participants. All registered participants will be notified of the course cancellation via the email address and telephone number provided during the registration process. B) Registered students arriving more than 15 minutes after the start time of each course module will not be admitted into the classroom for that course module and will need to call the office to register to attend the course module on another day.
COURSE REGISTRATION FEE REFUND POLICY: A) Cancellations within 1-10 business days prior to the start day of a course are subject to a $25 cancellation fee. B) Cancellations on or after the course start date will receive no refund of the registration fee. C) No Shows will receive no refund of course fees.
Things to bring to the class: photo ID, pen, and a notebook or paper to take notes on. You will be provided with handouts containing information covered during the class.
You will be provided with a class completion certificate at the end of the live-fire proficiency assessment if you have passed both the written proficiency exam AND live-fire proficiency assessment. You must personally attend all of the sessions, pass the written proficiency test, and pass the live-fire proficiency test in order to receive the completion certificate.
If you would like to request this course on a different day or time, please call or email us. We are happy to do our best to accommodate you. Group discounts are available. Contact us for more information.
Cancellation Policy: COURSE REGISTRATION FEE REFUND POLICY: A) Cancellations within 1-10 business days prior to the start day of a course are subject to a $25 cancellation fee. B) Cancellations on or after the course start date will receive no refund of the registration fee. C) No Shows will receive no refund of course fees.
What We'll Teach
Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
Lessons:
- Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan
- Self-Defense Firearms Basics
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Gear and Gadgets
- The Legal Use of Force
- Violent Encounters and the Aftermath
- Basic and Advanced Skills
Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters
Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.
This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.
Upcoming Class Dates for
NYS Concealed Carry Firearm Safety Training 18 hrs course
9 Upcoming
Live, Self-Defense Lessons For Everyone
Parents, Teachers, Concerned Citizens, Business Professionals, Churchgoers, and anyone who wants to keep themselves and others safe
What to Bring
- Long Pants
- Water / Beverage
- Lunch
- Rain Gear
- Pen & Notebook
- Close-toed Shoes
What is Provided
- Ammunition
- Revolver
- Handgun
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Holster
- Range Bag
- Targets
- Snap Caps
Training Powered By:
We Educate. We Train. We Save Lives.
- Ongoing training to keep your family safe
- Next steps you can take in your training to ensure you are prepared
- Plus: Live Q&A with USCCA-Certified Instructors