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- Delaware, Eastern PA & Southern NY, Long Valley NJ & Northern NJ, Maryland, New Jersey, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware and Maryland, New York, Northeast to Mid-Atlantic, Pennsylvania and Pocono and Delaware Water Gap Area
Classes
| Class | Format | Length | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ RPO QualRPO qualification course for eligible retired law-enforcement officers, following the New Jersey Attorney General-approved course of fire for semi-automatic and revolver handgun certifications.Who it’s for: Retired full-time law enforcement officers meeting the stated eligibility conditionsProvider’s credential claim: The provider states its RPO qualification follows the official New Jersey Attorney General-approved course of fire and meets state requirements for semi-automatic and revolver handgun certifications. (credential source captured October 21, 2026) | Format: In person | Official page for NJ RPO Qual, Black River Defensive Solutions | |
| Shooting At DistancePistol course using progressive marksmanship drills, steel targets and timed-distance stages to develop precision, sight alignment, trigger control, recoil management and movement.Included and extra costs: 250 rounds of factory ammunition; 2–3 magazines (3+ recommended); Eye and hearing protection; Functional OWB, IWB, or AIWB holster; Magazine pouches; Semi-automatic handguns; Sturdy belt designed to support a holster; Water and a snack | Format: In person | Official page for Shooting At Distance, Black River Defensive Solutions | |
| Defensive HandgunDefensive pistol course practicing movement to and use of cover, compromised and unconventional positions, transitions, rapid target discrimination under stress, and decision-making.Included and extra costs: 2–3 magazines (3+ recommended); 300 rounds of factory ammunition; Eye and hearing protection; Functional OWB, IWB, or AIWB holster; Magazine pouches; Semi-automatic handgun; Sturdy belt designed to support a holster; Water and a snack | Format: In person | Official page for Defensive Handgun, Black River Defensive Solutions | |
| Shooting for Time & ScoreCourse building on fundamentals with timed standards, scored target placement, multi-target and command drills, cover and nontraditional shooting positions.Included and extra costs: 250 rounds of factory ammunition; 2–3 magazines (3+ recommended); Eye and hearing protection; Functional OWB, IWB, or AIWB holster; Magazine pouches; Semi-automatic handgun; Sturdy belt designed to support a holster; Water and snacks | Format: In person | Official page for Shooting for Time & Score, Black River Defensive Solutions | |
| Handgun FundamentalsSingle-day entry-level class to develop core fundamentals including grip, vision, trigger use, stance, sights, draw, distance and speed.Included and extra costs: 200 rounds of factory ammunition; 2–3 magazines (3+ recommended); Belt designed to support a holster; Eye and hearing protection; Functional OWB, IWB, or AIWB holster; Functional handgun; Magazine pouches; Water, food, and comfort items | Format: In person | Official page for Handgun Fundamentals, Black River Defensive Solutions | |
| Ladies Intro to HandgunA supportive introduction for brand-new shooters, covering safe gun handling, handgun functions and marksmanship fundamentals with patient hands-on coaching.Who it’s for: Females looking for non-intimidating firearm instructionIncluded and extra costs: 200 rounds of factory ammunition; Eye protection and hearing protection available upon request | Format: In person | Official page for Ladies Intro to Handgun, Black River Defensive Solutions | |
| Shooting on the Move and Shooting for Time & ScoreThe provider presents this page as skill-based course options including Shooting on the Move and Shooting for Time & Score, covering movement, concealed-carry skills, standards, times and scores. | Format: In person | Official page for Shooting on the Move and Shooting for Time & Score, Black River Defensive Solutions | |
| NJ Permit to CarryA four-hour concealed-carry course covering safety, use of force, NJ legal issues, concealment and drawing techniques, concluding with the CCARE qualification.Included and extra costs: 150 rounds requiredProvider’s credential claim: The provider states this course meets NJ CCARE qualification requirements. (credential source captured October 21, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 4 hr | Official page for NJ Permit to Carry, Black River Defensive Solutions |
| Shooting On The MoveIncluded and extra costs: 250 rounds of factory ammunition; 2–3 magazines (3+ recommended); Eye and hearing protection; Functional OWB, IWB, or AIWB holster; Magazine pouches; Semi-automatic handgun; Sturdy belt designed to support a holster; Water and a snack | Format: In person | Official page for Shooting On The Move, Black River Defensive Solutions | |
| Every Day Critical CareHands-on medical training teaching life-preserving skills for emergencies, including tourniquet application, wound packing, pressure dressings, chest seals, shock response and IFAK/equipment… | Format: In person | Official page for Every Day Critical Care, Black River Defensive Solutions | |
| NJ Permit to CarryProvider’s credential claim: The provider states the course meets NJ CCARE qualification requirements. (credential source captured October 21, 2026) | Format: In person | Official page for NJ Permit to Carry, Black River Defensive Solutions | |
| Concealed Carry FundamentalsCourse teaching concealed-carry drawing efficiency, shot placement, transitions, movement off the attack line, use of cover, nontraditional shooting positions, reloads and malfunction clearing.Included and extra costs: 250 rounds of factory ammunition; 2–3 magazines (3+ recommended); Eye and hearing protection; Functional OWB, IWB, or AIWB holster; Functional semi-automatic handgun; Magazine pouches; Sturdy belt designed to support a holster; Water, food, and comfort items | Format: In person | Official page for Concealed Carry Fundamentals, Black River Defensive Solutions |
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