NYS Pistol Permit Course

Our Mission

Making Safety Education Truly Accessible
We offer our course for free because cost should never stand in the way of learning how to handle firearms safely and meet legal requirements.

By removing financial barriers, we help people become more educated, confident, and responsible. This is about building a safer, more informed community, one class at a time.

18 Hour Handgun Safety Permit Course

100% FREE, No Hidden Charges
Valued at over $1000, this course is available to you entirely free of charge, all materials and resources included.

This is the official, state mandated course for those applying for a pistol permit in New York State. Whether you're new to firearms or an experienced shooter, this course ensures you're legally prepared and properly trained.

Why Take This Course?

• Required for NY State pistol permit application
• Professional classroom instruction & live-fire training
• Approved in multiple counties, including NYC
• Pistol, ammo, safety gear, all provided
• Zero cost. No hidden fees
• Weekend scheduling, 2 days, 9 hour sessions (18 Hours total)

Course Breakdown

• Day 1: 9 hours of classroom instruction
• Day 2: 9 hours (7hr classroom + 2hr live fire)
• Live range training with certified instructors
• Interactive drills and legal essentials

Who Can Attend?

This course is available to residents of

(click on your county to visit their website):

• Albany
• Columbia
• Delaware
• Dutchess
• Greene
• Monroe
• Nassau
• Orange
• Otsego
• Putnam
• Rensselaer
• Rockland
• Schoharie
• Suffolk
• Sullivan
• Ulster
• Westchester
• New York City

Our Track Record

We’ve trained over 40,000+ students across New York, all for 100 % free. Our instructors are seasoned professionals with civilian and law enforcement backgrounds.

Course Location

Phoenicia Fish and Game Association
5419 State Route 28, Mount Tremper, NY 12464

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