Claude D'Alessandro

This is an excellent course for both the beginner and experienced. There is a Instructor developed live fire course of fire for qualification to pass the class in addition to advanced drills on drawing from the holster. The student will have two chances to pass the qualification.

Student must have a valid NYS pistol permit and provide the Instructor with a copy prior to the start of the class. Must have a pistol or revolver. .38, 9mm or better. NO MAGNUM LOADS. Student must have a hip holster with at least a level 1 retention. Strong belt and concealment clothing. Minimum of two spare magazines of speed loaders. Magazine holder holding two spare magazines. Bring a minimum of 200 rounds to ensure enough to cover qualification and advanced drills.

This is an all day class so bring snacks, lunch and drinks. We will have small breaks and half hour for lunch. Plan on a minimum of 9 hours.

Class will start at 9am. I suggest arriving by 8:30am. PAYMENT IS DUE PRIOR TO THE START OF THE CLASS.

This class is designed for anyone seeking to carry a concealed firearm for self defense or home security.

This is the USCCA Home Defense Fundamentals with live fire geared to developing skills using the defensive shotgun.

The classroom portion will be done virtually through Zoom. The live fire portion will be at Shawangunk Fish & Game Association.

This the first part of the three part Women's Handgun and Self Defense Fundamentals course. This is the beginner class. Upon completion, the next level is Intermediate Pistol followed by Defensive Pistol

The Concealed Carry class is a part of the full Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals course. It will emphasize on what you need to know to safely and properly carry a concealed firearm. The class will consist of classroom instruction and live fire exercises.

This is the Home Defense Fundamentals portion of the USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals course. Classroom portion will be held in the Trap building at Shawangunk. The live fire portion will focus on the AR platform. Other semi auto rifles such as the Mini 14 or a PCC is acceptable.

This mini class will focus on self defense firearm basics and will be held virtually one day and a live fire component to be held a second day. This is a good class to familiarize yourself with the basics.

This class is for the intermediate shooter. The class will consist of the USCCA Defensive Shooting Fundamentals course to earn the USCCA certificate and a minimum of 4 hours range time. Live fire will consist of advanced drills to build skill and confidence to conceal carry.

Topics covered in this class will be; implications of being armed in public, staying safe and avoiding danger, pre-threat indicators, de-escalation, using force, and seeking further training.

This class is a 1.5 hour abbreviated class of the full USCCA Home Defense Fundamentals course. It teaches the basics to develop a personal and home protection plan. Whether your plan includes a firearm or not, this is a great class to begin developing a personal and home protection plan.

This is a USCCA mini class with a live fire component. The classroom portion will be held virtually on the first day with the live fire on the range a second day.