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 state-mandated training for many pistol permit applicants in New York State. Whether you're new to firearms or an experienced shooter, this course helps ensure you're prepared and properly trained.
Why Take This Course?
- Required for NY State pistol permit application (in many jurisdictions)
- Professional classroom instruction & live-fire training
- 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 (7 hours classroom + 2 hours live fire)
- Live range training with certified instructors
- Interactive drills and legal essentials
Who Can Attend?
This course is available to residents of the following areas (click your county/city to visit their official page):
Our Track Record
We’ve trained over 52,000+ students across New York. 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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