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18HR NYS CCW Course in Newark, NY

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18HR NYS CCW Course in Newark, NY

The implementation of New York State’s new Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) training requirement has brought significant changes for people who want to get or renew a pistol permit. Among the various training programs available, the 18-hour CCW course in Newark, NY by the Rochester Personal Defense is a great option for people who want to get a pistol permit.

The Rochester Personal Defense 18-Hour NYS CCW Course Details

Rochester Personal Defense is offering two packages for this 18-hour concealed carry course:

Standard Package:

The standard package includes:

  1.  A free session to review your completed NY State Pistol License application.
  2. Submission of application to the county clerk.
  3. A professionally printed book.
  4. Use of handgun, ammo, and all range access fees.

Enhanced Package: ($50 Additional)

In the VIP package from Rochester Personal Defense, you can get:

  1. Help with filling out your application.
  2. Final review of your application before submission.
  3. Help with any queries about your background.
  4. Connecting with one of our fully vetted legal team members (if needed).
  5. Help with setting up your application and fingerprinting appointments.

The Background of the 18-Hour NYS CCW Requirement

New York State made stricter gun laws and one of the major changes was the mandatory completion of an 18-hour training course for people who want a concealed carry permit. This requirement was added for increased public safety. The curriculum is standardized across the state.

18-Hour CCW Course – The Key Components

The course is divided into the following two main segments:

Classroom Instruction (16 Hours)

The majority of the course focuses on classroom education, covering topics essential for responsible gun ownership:
  • Firearm Safety and Storage: Emphasis on preventing accidents through proper handling, storage techniques, and safe practices.
  • Use of Force Laws: A detailed examination of New York’s legal framework for self-defense and the justifiable use of force.
  • Situational Awareness: Training on recognizing and avoiding potential threats before they escalate.
  • Conflict De-escalation: Techniques for resolving conflicts without resorting to the use of a firearm.
  • Firearm Maintenance: Basic care and maintenance to ensure firearms function safely and reliably

Live-Fire Training (2 Hours)

The second part covers everything that there is to know about live handling of the weapon.
  • Firearm Handling: Safe loading, unloading, and operating procedures.
  • Shooting Fundamentals: Grip, stance, aiming, and trigger control.
  • Accuracy Drills: Ensuring participants can hit targets reliably under controlled conditions
  • Performance Assessment: Evaluating proficiency to meet state standards.

Point to Consider

As of March 20, 2024, our course completion certificate will be accepted in the following counties:

1-   ALL 5 NYC Boroughs (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island), Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Dutchess, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Niagara, Onondaga, Ontario, Orange, Orleans, Oswego, Putnam, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins, Ulster, Wayne, Westchester, Wyoming, and Yates county.

2-    If you are a current license or permit holder and you DO NOT live in NYC, Westchester, Suffolk, or Nassau counties, you do not have to complete this training course.

3-    If you DO live in NYC, Westchester, Suffolk, or Nassau counties, you must complete this training within 1 year from your current recertification date.

About the Rochester Personal Defense Instructors

The Rochester Personal Defense instructors who teach the 18HR NYS CCW Course in Newark, NY are fully trained and have the right credentials. All our instructors are certified and experienced. They have certifications from the NRA, USCCA, and, in most cases, NYS DCJS.

Who Needs to Take the 18HR NYS CCW Course?

The course is mandatory for:

  1.  People who are applying for a pistol carrying permit for the first time.
  2.  People who want to renew or upgrade their license.

There might be certain exceptions for people like who work with law enforcement agencies but it is always advisable to check with local authorities before applying for a license.

New York Concealed Carry Class Topics

  • The application process: requirements, procedures, and paperwork.
  • Recertification and renewal procedures.
  • State and Federal laws for owning and carrying handguns.
  • Safe storage laws and practices.
  • Handgun parts and operations.
  • Ammunition parts.
  • Handgun cleaning and maintenance.
  • General firearm safety.
  • Concealed carry holster options
  • The concealed carry mindset.
  • Carry and transport laws for handguns.
  • Situational awareness.
  • Conflict management and de-escalation.
  • Law enforcement encounter tips and protocols.
  • Sensitive and restricted locations: definitions.
  • Use of Deadly Physical Force laws and circumstances.
  • Suicide awareness and prevention signs and resources.
  • Firearms safety, handling, and shooting fundamentals.
  • Range exercises.
  • Official NY State shooting qualification.

Important Information

  • Federal: 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), makes it unlawful for people falling in certain categories to ship, transport, receive, or possess firearms or ammunition:
  • Convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
  • Someone who is a fugitive.
  • Someone who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act, codified at 21 U.S.C. § 802).
  • Someone who has been adjudicated as having mental problems or has been to a mental institution.
  • Someone who is an illegal alien.
  • Someone who has been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces.
  • Someone who is not a United States citizen.
  • Someone who has a restraining order from a court.
  • Someone who has been convicted of domestic violence.
  • Someone who has a felony, domestic violence conviction, a DWI within 5 years, or any other legal prohibitions on firearms ownership cannot obtain an NYS pistol permit.
  • The applicant will be responsible for his/her county's application fees.

Things You Should Bring to the Course

  • There are certain items that every participant of the course should carry with them. These things are:
  • A government-issued photo ID.
  • Proof of registration and payment for the course.
  • A notepad and pen for taking notes during the classroom portion.
  • Ear and eye protection for the live-fire training, if not provided by the training institute.
  • A firearm and ammunition (if required by the instructor; some courses may provide these).
  • If you have any queries related to the Rochester Personal Defense 18-Hour NYS CCW Course, you can always get in touch with us on the numbers mentioned on our website.

Passing Criteria for the Course

1.  Each participant has to complete a written exam with a minimum score of 80%.

2. Each participant has to pass the NYS live fire qualification at 80%.

Those who successfully pass the exam and qualifications will be issued a certificate of completion and any county-specific letters as part of their application packet.

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