NYS Concealed Carry Firearm Safety Training
The 18-hour course New York requires for a concealed carry license. Taught by NRA- and/or DCJS-certified instructors in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, with the pistol, ammunition and targets supplied.
18 hours
16 in the classroom, 2 on the range
$550 per person
$200 deposit holds your seat
Two Saturdays
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Mount Vernon
Certified instructors
NRA- and/or DCJS-certified instructors
Watch the course overview
See what happens in the classroom, what the range session looks like and what you walk out with, before you book.
What the 18-hour course covers
This course covers all topics required under the New York State Minimum Standards for Concealed Carry Firearm Safety Training. The instruction is designed to go beyond basic compliance by helping students understand and apply the material safely, responsibly and with sound judgment.
Classroom
16 hrs
Firearm safety and safe storage
Pistol selection and nomenclature
Ammunition knowledge
NYS and federal firearm law
Sensitive and restricted places
Use of deadly physical force
Situational awareness
Conflict de-escalation
Encounters with law enforcement
Live fire
2 hrs
Range safety and commands
Marksmanship fundamentals
Drawing from concealment
Clearing stoppages
Live-fire qualification
Who takes the NYS concealed carry course
Anyone applying for or renewing a New York State concealed carry license. No shooting experience needed.
First-time applicants
Civilians applying for their first NYS concealed carry permit. We start from the basics.
Firearm owners
Current and new pistol owners who want safe handling, storage and the law in one course.
Security personnel
Guards and security staff who need a concealed carry license for their work.
Defense contractors
Defense industry staff who need proven proficiency and a clear grasp of NYS regulations.
From first class to your certificate
01
Reserve your seat
A $200 deposit holds your place in the next class. The balance is due on day one.
02
Two classroom Saturdays
16 hours in person, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, covering law, safety and awareness.
03
Your range session
2 hours of live fire, booked separately. Pistol, ammunition and targets supplied.
04
Complete the Course and Receive Your Training Certificate.
Score 80% or better on the written test and pass the live-fire qualification.
Completing the course does not guarantee license approval
Class dates and pricing
Classes run on two consecutive Saturdays at our Mount Vernon training center. Pick the first Saturday in the calendar and the second follows a week later. We book your live-fire session with you afterwards.
$550 per person
Pistol, ammunition and targets included
$200 deposit
Holds your seat. The balance is due on the first day
Reschedule
With 48 hours’ notice. Fees are non-refundable
Mount Vernon, NY
11 W Prospect Ave, 3rd floor
What students say about WSC Defense
NYS concealed carry class FAQs
The course includes 16 hours of in-person classroom instruction and two hours of live-fire training. It covers firearm safety, safe storage, conflict de-escalation, New York laws and other state-required topics. Students must also successfully complete the written and live-fire assessments.
Classroom instruction is normally completed over two consecutive Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The required two-hour live-fire session is scheduled separately. Registered students will receive the complete schedule and location information before class.
No. For the NYS 18hr Concealed Carry Training we provide the pistol, ammunition and targets required for the course. Registered students will need to bring State identification, wear proper attire and rent or purchase ear and eye protection.
No. Successful completion provides the training certificate required for the application process, but licensing decisions are made by the appropriate county or local licensing authority.
Your concealed carry license starts here
Reserve a seat in the next NYS concealed carry class in Mount Vernon, or call with questions about your application.