1520 Ocean Avenue Bohemia, NY 11716 / (631) 648-9229

NYS Concealed Carry 18-Hour Training

New York State Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Training

This course fulfills the New York State–mandated training requirement to apply for or renew a pistol permit.

As of September 2022, New York State issues two types of pistol permits:

1. Premise Permit (also known as “Sportsman” on Long Island)
Allows possession of a handgun at your residence and transportation only to and from authorized training facilities.

2. Concealed Carry Permit
Allows the legal concealed carry of a handgun within New York State, excluding statutorily prohibited locations.

✅ All Training Is Conducted In-House

We provide everything you need — no outside requirements.

Course Description

NYS Concealed Carry Firearm Safety Training

New York State requires a total of 18 hours of training, consisting of:

  • 16 hours of in-person classroom instruction
  • 2 hours of live-fire range training

Front Line Training Center is authorized by New York State to provide this instruction.
Upon successful completion, students will receive an official NYS-approved certificate, required for permit application or renewal.

16-Hour In-Person Classroom Curriculum Includes:

  • General firearm safety
  • Safe firearm storage practices
  • New York State and Federal firearm laws
  • Concealed carry awareness, display, and concealment
  • Conflict de-escalation strategies
  • Effects of alcohol and drugs on firearm safety
  • Best practices when interacting with law enforcement
  • NYS defined sensitive and restricted locations
  • Conflict management techniques
  • Use of deadly physical force
  • Suicide prevention and awareness
  • Basic principles of marksmanship

Written Examination:
Following the classroom portion, students must achieve a minimum score of 80% on the NYS-required written exam.

2-Hour Live-Fire Training Curriculum Includes:

  • Range safety rules and procedures
  • Safe drawing and re-holstering techniques
  • Target acquisition
  • Dry-fire fundamentals
  • Safe loading and unloading
  • Firearm condition checks
  • Verifying a safe and unloaded firearm
  • Safe and controlled live-fire exercises

Live-Fire Proficiency:
Each student must demonstrate firearm proficiency as required by New York State under the supervision of a Duly Authorized Instructor.

🔹 No Pistol License Is Required to Take This Class 🔹

Tuition & Registration

Total Cost: $350
✔ Includes all instruction
✔ Range time
✔ Certification
✔ No hidden fees

📅 Upcoming Class Dates

February 21st & 22nd

👉 RSVP below to be added to the class roster.
Space is limited.