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Firearms instructors in New York
- Beginner class length
- 8 hoursmedian of 26 classes; more than twice the national 4 hours
- Beginner class price
- $200median of 20 classes; $75 more than the national $125
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Firearms instructors in New York
Showing 1–100 of 206 firearms instructors in New York.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| 103 Tactical Also: gun shop | Gun Cleaning120 minNYS CCW Class1,080 minNew Jersey CCW180 min 4 more coursesNYC Teachers Class960 minHR218 - L.E.O.S.A.120 minNYS CCW Renewal Class120 minCPR Class240 min | $100HR218 - L.E.O.S.A. · Retired law enforcement officers with a valid (not expired) agency ID card · In person |
| 2A Firearms Training Center | NYS 18 Hour Concealed Carry Pistol Permit course1,080 min | Not listed |
| 2BearArms | Not listed | Not listed |
| 4 Bridges Tactical Group | Not listed | Not listed |
| Able Center for Training | NYS Concealed Carry Firearms Training1,080 minNYS Mandatory Concealed Carry Refresher120 min8 hr Pre-assignment Security Guard Training Course480 min 9 more coursesNYSP Online Driver Improvement Course320 min16 hr On the Job Security Guard Training Course (OTJ)960 minSecurity Guard Instructor Development Course (IDC)2,400 minHR218 (LEOSA) Training150 min8 hr Armed Security Guard Refresher480 min47 Hr Armed Security Guard Training Course2,820 minUtah State Concealed Carry Firearms Training240 min8 hr In-Service Security Guard Training Course480 minNew Jersey Concealed Carry Firearms Training | Not listed |
| Achilles Tactical Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Action Tactical Solutions Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Adaptive Ordnance Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Adirondack Firearms LLC Also: gun shop | Introduction to Reflexive Shooting240 minIntroduction to Defensive Handgun240 min | $250Introduction to Reflexive Shooting · In person |
| Advanced Protection Services LLC | NYS 47 Hour Armed Guard Course2,820 min | $800NYS 47 Hour Armed Guard Course · Armed security guards; enrollees must possess a NYC handgun license · In person |
| Aim Small Firearms Instruction Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Aim Small Firearms Instruction LLC | NRA Basic Shotgun CourseNRA Basic Rifle CourseDefensive/Tactical Civilian Carbine / Shotgun Training Course 11 more coursesSporting Clays Range work only120 minLEOSA (HR 218) QualificationTactical Pistol Club – Monthly Defensive Handgun TrainingFull Day Tactical Handgun TrainingNRA Basic Pistol CourseSporting Clays Training180 minUtah Concealed Carry (CCW) Permit CourseRimfire Fun ShootNRA 18-Hour Concealed Carry (CCW) Safety Course1,080 minFlorida Concealed Carry (CCW) Permit Course – Putnam Co., NYGeneral Instruction for Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun | Not listed |
| Albany County Pistol Club Also: shooting range | New York State 18 Hour Pistol Permit Class1,080 min | $290New York State 18 Hour Pistol Permit Class · In person |
| Alpha Bravo Firearms Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| American Arms Inc Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Massachusetts Approved Firearms Safety CourseNRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (Phase II)Defensive Pistol 1 4 more coursesNRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (I.L.T.)Utah Non-Resident Concealed Firearm Permit Course (CFP)NYS PISTOL LICENSE CLASS (Concealed Carry Permit/Semi-Automatic Rifle Permit)NRA Basic Rifle | Not listed |
| American Firearms Training Academy Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Area 381 Tactical Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Armory 1776 Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| ARMS TRADERS OF AMERICA Also: gunsmith, gun shop | 18 Hour Handgun Safety Permit Course1,080 min | Not listed |
| Armstrong’s Armory Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Athena Defense | Refuse to be a Victim and SABRE Pepper spray BundleRefuse to be a Victim240 minNYS Security Guard 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course480 min 7 more courses8 Hour Annual In-Service (Security & Armed)480 minNRA Basic Pistol Course480 minWomens Only New York State CCW 18-Hour Class1,080 minCPR360 minNew York State CCW 18-Hour Class1,080 minPrivate LessonsRange Safety Officer480 min | $40Refuse to be a Victim · In person |
| Athena Defense Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Baits & Barrels Inc Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bass Pro Shops Utica Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| BC Gunsmith Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | NYS 18-Hour Concealed Carry (CCW) ClassGlock Armorer Class (Gen 4 and Previous) | Not listed |
| Bear Arms and Accessories Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Black Sky Tactical | Not listed | Not listed |
| Blackhawk Training Academy | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bluuson Safety Services LLC Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Boston Valley Conservation Society Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bradley Defense | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bradley Defense | Not listed | Not listed |
| Britt Firearms Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brunswick Sportsman's Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Buffalo Revolver & Rifle Club Also: shooting range | Private Firearm Training120 minNew York State Concealed Carry Pistol Permit Training1,080 minRifle Fundamentals Training 1 more courseHandgun Fundamentals Training | Not listed |
| Bull Creek Strategic | Not listed | Not listed |
| Burton Lewis Agency | Not listed | Not listed |
| C & M Defense Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| C&G Solutions | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cash For Guns NY Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Civilian Ordnance Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| CNY Firearm's Training and Consulting | Not listed | Not listed |
| CNY Pistol Class | Personal Protection Outside the Home540 min | Not listed |
| Coliseum Gun Traders Ltd Also: gunsmith, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Colonial Rifle & Pistol Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Controlled Chaos Tactical Training | 18Hr NYS Certified CCW Class1,080 min5Hr TacMed IFAK Trauma Class - Level 1300 minNew Jersey CCW Supplemental 5hr Class / Live-Fire Event300 min | $250New Jersey CCW Supplemental 5hr Class / Live-Fire Event · In person |
| Coxsackie Sportsmen's Club Also: shooting range | NYS 16+2 hour Pistol Permit Class1,080 minNYS Hunter Safety Training | Not listed |
| Crum Elbow Sportsmen's Association Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Damon Finch Power Sessions Also: gun shop | 47 Hour Armed Security2,820 min16hr OJT Security Guard (Unarmed)960 minNew York State Concealed (NYC) Carry Firearms Safety Course plus Utah & CT Bonus Certs1,080 min 2 more courses8hr Annual security (Unarmed)480 min8 Hour Armed Security Annual480 min | $608hr Annual security (Unarmed) · In person |
| Defender Training LLC | NYS 18-Hour Concealed Carry Firearm Safety Training Class (Pistol Permit)1,080 min | $200NYS 18-Hour Concealed Carry Firearm Safety Training Class (Pistol Permit) · Anyone seeking a New York State unrestricted pistol permit · In person |
| Defense Dynamics | Not listed | Not listed |
| Defense Training System LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Defensor, Inc. Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | One on One Rifle TrainingOne-on-One Pistol Training CourseHR-218 Qualification | Not listed |
| Delaney's Guns | Not listed | Not listed |
| DNM Training & Consulting Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| DONAHOO-CONSULTING, LLC | NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO)NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting - Instructor Led Training (ILT)State of Utah Concealed Firearm Permit Class240 min 1 more courseNRA CCW for NY Pistol Licensing (Permit)4,320 min | $275NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting - Instructor Led Training (ILT) · All individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation · In person |
| Downrange Academy Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dutchess County Pistol Association Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| EDC Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Emblazoned Industries Also: gun shop, gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Equilibrium Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Equilibrium Firearms LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Escarpment Arms, Inc. Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer, gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Every Day Carry Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Everyday Defense & Wellness Coaching (EDC) LLC | New Shooter Workshop120 minNYS 18 Hour Concealed Carry Pistol Permit Course1,080 minSelf Defense Fitness Program60 min | $75New Shooter Workshop · Beginners · First-time shooters · In person |
| F.A.S.T WNY | Not listed | Not listed |
| F&C Firearms Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Falconer Rod & Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Firearms Tactics and Training, Inc. | Federal Contract TrainingForce on Force and Active Shooter CoursesInstructor Courses2,400 min 4 more coursesBail Enforcement Agent Course - 25 Hour1,500 minHR 218 LEOSA Firearm QualificationFirearms Training CoursesNYS CCW Course1,080 min | Not listed |
| Front Line Training Center | HR 218 / LEOSA Annual Firearms QualificationNYS Security Guard TrainingCPR / AED / First Aid Training 1 more courseNYS 18-Hour Concealed Carry Course1,080 min | $75HR 218 / LEOSA Annual Firearms Qualification · Eligible retired and separated law enforcement officers · In person |
| Front Sight Firearms Training LLC | Utah Concealed Firearms Permit (CCW) class240 minNRA CCW-NYS CCIA Course1,080 minNRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (Instructor Led) | $200Utah Concealed Firearms Permit (CCW) class · Applicants eligible for a Utah CCF permit, including New York State residents without a NYS concealed carry permit · In person |
| FYSA, LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| FYSA, LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Genesee Conservation League, Inc. Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Glen Cove PBA Pistol and Rifle Association Also: shooting range | Basics of Pistol ShootingUtah and 30+ States Concealed Carry Permit240 minNYC/NYS Concealed Carry License Renewal Course120 min 5 more coursesLEOSA HR-218 Retired Law Enforcement Concealed Carry CourseNew Jersey Non-Resident Concealed Carry 11A-2P180 minNew Jersey Non-Resident Concealed Carry 3P-6P180 minNRA Range Safety Officer420 minNew York State Concealed Carry1,080 min | $125LEOSA HR-218 Retired Law Enforcement Concealed Carry Course · Retired Peace/Police Officers · Space limited to 15 participants · In person |
| Gold Shield Training Center | Combo: Security Guard (8 & 16 Hour Course)8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training CourseFirst Aid, CPR, AED & Stop the Bleed 11 more coursesConnecticut State Pistol Permit Course – Non-Resident8 Hour Annual In-Service “Retrain” Course8 Hour Annual Firearms “Retrain” CourseNYS Concealed Carry Firearm Safety Course (16 hours) – FULL SERVICENew Jersey Concealed Carry Pistol Permit Course – Non-ResidentH.R. 218 Training CourseBasic Pistol Safety Course – FULL SERVICENRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Training CourseUtah Carry Concealed Pistol Permit Course16 Hour On The Job Training Course47 Hour Firearms Training Course2,820 min | $70047 Hour Firearms Training Course · NYS security guards seeking to become armed security guards · In person |
| Great Falls Council Also: shooting range | BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation)Scouts BSA Summer CampCPR and First Aid classes 2 more coursesNYLT – National Youth Leadership TrainingITOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills) | Not listed |
| Great Shot Consulting | Not listed | Not listed |
| Greater Hudson Valley Council | Not listed | Not listed |
| Greenway-Verona Mills Fish and Game Club, Inc. Also: shooting range | Hunter Safety (Gun, Bow & Trapping) TrainingNYS Hunter Safety Class | Not listed |
| Guan Ho Ha Fish and Game Club, Inc. Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Guardian Gun Works Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Guardian Guns & Ammo Also: shooting range, gun shop | Skills Through DrillsNew York State 18 Hour Conceal Carry Course1,080 minHandgun Fundamentals - 101 3 more coursesNYC 2-Hour CCW Requalification120 minMILO Live Fire Virtual TrainingNRA Basic Pistol Class | $75NYC 2-Hour CCW Requalification · In person |
| H&H Firearms Shop Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Helderberg Rod and Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hudson Falls Fish and Game Club Also: shooting range | Women on Target .22 LR Rifle Program120 min | Not listed |
| Hull-O Farms Pheasant Preserve Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| International Security Services, Inc. | Not listed | Not listed |
| Jax Arms LLC Also: gun shop | 18 Hour Basic Pistol Class | Not listed |
| K & K Guns Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Learn to Shoot NY | 16hr. Concealed Carry Pistol Permit Course960 minHR218-LEOSA60 min | $29916hr. Concealed Carry Pistol Permit Course · Existing pistol permit holders (required to use own handgun) · Individuals seeking NYS pistol permit · In person |
| LI Outdoorsman Also: gunsmith, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| LiVecchi's Gun Sales Also: gun shop, gunsmith | NYS In-Person Carry Conceal Pistol Permit Class | Not listed |
| Liverpool Rod and Gun Club, Inc. Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lock n Load Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Carry Concealed Classes | Not listed |
| Long Arm Investigations | Not listed | Not listed |
| Long Island Firearms Training LLC | Firearms Safety CourseNRA Range Safety Officer (RSO)NRA Home Firearm Safety Course 16 more coursesMaryland Wear and Carry PermitNRA Basic Personal Protection in The HomeNRA Basic CCW CourseNRA Basics of Pistol Shooting CourseGun Cleaning ClassesFlorida CCW certification classNew York CCW certification class1,080 minMassachusetts Conceal CarryUtah CCW certification class240 minRefuse to Be a VictimRhode Island CCW CertificationBasic Pistol Instruction in Your Home1 on 1 Private Pistol Training (Hourly)Washington D.C. CCWNew Jersey CCW CertificationNRA Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home | Not listed |
| Lono Group Ltd. Also: gun shop | NRA Instructor Pistol TrainingNRA Refuse to be a VictimSabre Pepper Spray Awareness Program 2 more coursesNRA Basic Pistol600 minNRA Basic Instructor Training and Home Firearms Safety Instructor | $25NRA Refuse to be a Victim · In person |
| M1 Firearms & Cerakote Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Marbletown Sportsmen’s Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
What a beginner class takes and costs in New York
In New York, training providers list a median beginner class price of $200 (20 classes), $75 more than the national $125. Their median length is 8 hours, more than twice the national 4 hours.
| New York | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | $20020 classes | $125926 classes |
| Beginner class length | 8 hours26 classes | 4 hours1,011 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | $20013 classes | $125510 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150193 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100157 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125233 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $29032 classes | $1251,051 classes |
| Youth classes, price | Too few listings | $8045 classes |
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the class built for first-time shooters, and does it include live fire?
- Who teaches it, and what are their credentials?
- How long is it, and does the price include range time, ammunition, targets and a rental firearm?
- What should you bring: eye and ear protection, your own firearm, or nothing at all?
- How many students does each instructor work with?
- Are there age, accessibility or prerequisite requirements?
From the classes training providers list on their USA Arms pages, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 providers and 10 classes stating it. Prices are what providers list, not quotes: ask what a price includes. Figures as of October 30, 2026. Read the first-class guide
New York firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 206 firearms instructors in New York, 4.1% of the national total and the 5th most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, New York has the most (6), followed by Rochester (5) and Troy (2).
- firearms instructors listed
- 206
- of the national total
- 4.1%
- of 50 states by count
- 5th
Cities of 50,000+ with the most firearms instructors
Counts are firearms instructors in the USA Arms directory; a business with several roles counts once in each. City figures cover only cities of 50,000 or more residents; a smaller town may have more. Rates are per 100,000 residents using 2020 Census population.