New York State 18-Hour Pistol Permit Class - December - $290

This is the required course to obtain your New York State Pistol Permit. The Albany County Pistol Club has been teaching the New York State Pistol Permit Safety Courses for well over a decade. This course is conducted over two days, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 8:00am-5:00pm. Register for the New York State required course with a professional, experienced team.

As per New York State law, concealed carry firearm training must include 16 hours of in-person live classroom instruction and 2 hours of live fire.

Topics include:

• Firearms safety and safe handling practices
• Firearm and ammunition function and operation
• Cleaning and maintenance
• Range safety
• Holster and accessory considerations
• Concealed carry considerations
• Safe storage and transportation requirements
• State and federal gun laws
• Situational awareness and concealed carry
• Conflict de-escalation and management
• Effects of drugs and alcohol
• Proper interaction with law enforcement
• Sensitive and Restricted areas
• Use of deadly force and duty to retreat / New York Penal Law Article 35
• Suicide prevention / recognizing the signs
• Principles of marksmanship
• Fundamentals of shooting
• Dry fire and live fire exercises (firearm, ammunition, eye & ear protection will be provided)
• Written test

WHAT TO BRING:

• Notebook & pen
• Snacks & beverages
• Comfortable footwear
• Open mind and attentive attitude

This class requires no advance preparation. Tuition is non-refundable.

Please Note: This course is only valid for pistol permit applications in the following counties: Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene and Ulster.

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