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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
Firearms instructors in New York
Showing 101–200 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Rod & Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mid Hudson Security School | 47-Hour Armed Guard Training Course2,820 min | $50047-Hour Armed Guard Training Course · In person |
| Mid Hudson Sporting Clays Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Middletown Pistol and Rifle Association Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Molino Arms Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mount Pleasant Sportsman's Club Also: shooting range | Trapshooting Fundamentals Course240 min | Not listed |
| Mounted Memories NY LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | NYS 18HR SAFETY COURSE | Not listed |
| Nassau Sportsmen's Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Needham Co | Not listed | Not listed |
| New Paltz Rod & Gun Club Also: shooting range | Metallic Cartridge ReloadingHistory of Firearm DevelopmentBasic Shotgun Shooting 4 more coursesNRA Home Firearm Safety Course240 minBasic Rifle ShootingRange Safety OfficerIntroduction to Trap Shooting | $25NRA Home Firearm Safety Course · In person |
| New York Firearm Solutions, Inc. Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| New York Firearm Solutions, Inc. Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Nine Mile Firearms Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| No 4 Tactical LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| No Paces Safety Club LLC | NYS Pistol Permit / Concealed Carry Course (16+2 hours)1,080 min | $250NYS Pistol Permit / Concealed Carry Course (16+2 hours) · Adults seeking a New York State pistol permit / concealed carry license · In person |
| NY Concealed Carry Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| NY SAFE Inc Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| NY Safe Inc. | Nassau County CCW Class1,080 minMaryland Wear & Carry Permit Class960 minUtah Concealed Firearm Permit Class240 min 8 more coursesNew York 16+2 Concealed Carry Class1,080 minMassachusetts Non-Resident LTC ClassNJ CCARE Qualification CourseSuffolk County CCW Class1,080 minConnecticut Non-Resident Concealed Carry ClassShould I Carry a Gun in New York?90 minWestchester County CCW Class1,080 minWashington, DC Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permit Class1,080 min | $20Should I Carry a Gun in New York? · Complete beginners · People considering pistol licensing or concealed carry · Online |
| Nys Firearm Training Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| On Target Firearms Also: gun shop, shooting range, ammo retailer | Basic shooting fundamentals course (1-on-1 private instruction, up to four people per class)Private Instruction (Handgun or Long gun)NYS Pistol Permit Course (16hr + 2hr)1,080 min 4 more coursesNYS 8 hour firearms course for Armed Security Guards recertification480 min3-hour basic safety and shooting fundamentals course180 minNYS 8 hour annual In-service training course for security guards480 minNYS 47 hour firearms course for Armed Security Guards2,820 min | $60NYS 8 hour annual In-service training course for security guards · Security guards (NYS) · In person |
| Orvis Sandanona Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Parabellum Firearms Training Also: gun shop | Stop the Bleed Course | $60Stop the Bleed Course · Security / Armed Guard professionals · In person |
| PECONIC RIVER SPORTSMAN'S CLUB Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Phase 3 Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| PINE TREE RIFLE CLUB Also: shooting range | DEC Hunter Education Rifle600 minNRA Basic Pistol480 minNRA Women on Target480 min 9 more coursesNRA Range Safety Officer540 minNRA Refuse to Be a VictimNRA Home Firearm Safety240 minNRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading480 minNYS Pistol License Class2,550 minPTRC Level 4 Defensive Shooting480 minDEC Bowhunter Education480 minNRA Basic Rifle1,200 minNRA Basic Shotgun600 min | $20NRA Refuse to Be a Victim · Teenagers and up · In person |
| Pistol License Specialists of New York | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plattsburgh Rod and Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Pleasant Valley Trout & Game Club Also: shooting range | NYS Pistol Permit CourseNRA RSO Class540 minNRA Defensive Pistol | Not listed |
| Point Blank Armory Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Point Blank Armory Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Precision Firearms Academy, LLC Also: shooting range | Reviewing & UnderstandingSelf Defense inside and Outside the HomeHigh Risk Tactical Training 9 more coursesWomen's Shooting ClassesPrivate one on one Lessons16-Hour On-The-Job Training960 minRefuse to be a Victim120 minRifle and Shotgun Training47-Hour Firearms Training2,820 minCCW 16-Hour Class with 2-Hour Live Fire960 minRange Safety Officer Certification540 min8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training480 min | Not listed |
| Public Security LLC Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Pugh Self-Protection & Combatives Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Pugh Self-Protection & Combatives Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Putnam County Shooting Sports Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| RAAFA Tactical Training Center | NYS Pistol Permit - Weekday Class1,080 minPistol Permit Assistance60 minOne On One Training Session60 min 4 more coursesStop the Bleed & Gun Safety Training180 minIntro To Defensive Shotgun240 minPrivate Pistol Fit & Selection Session60 minNYS Pistol Permit Class+Stop The Bleed ®1,080 min | $200NYS Pistol Permit Class+Stop The Bleed ® · NYS pistol permit applicants · In person |
| Recon Defense Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer, gun manufacturer | Basic Pistol1,080 minAdvanced PistolRifle & Marksmanship 1 more courseIntermediate Pistol | Not listed |
| Rensselaer County Pistol Permit | Not listed | Not listed |
| RGA Investigations, Inc. | Not listed | Not listed |
| Risk Breaker Arms, LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer, gun manufacturer | Basic Pistol Manipulation Course | Not listed |
| RJK Arms Also: gun shop, shooting range, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Rochester Brooks Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Rochester Personal Defense, LLC | NRA & USCCA CoursesHandgun TrainingRifle & Shotgun Training Courses 5 more coursesProfessional Law Enforcement Training CoursesEssential PistolUnarmed Self-Defense & Less-Lethal Weapons TrainingLadies-Only Firearms & Safety Courses18HR NYS CCW Course1,080 min | $225Essential Pistol · In person |
| Rockland County Police and Public Safety Academy | Pre-Employment Basic Program (Phase One)15,120 minBasic Course for Police Officers Refresher5,040 minIn-Service Training 5 more coursesNYPD Conversion Course5,820 minEquivalency Program10,080 minBasic Course for Police OfficersPre-Employment Phase Two Program4,320 minPhase Two plus Refresher | Not listed |
| S.T.O.R.M. Krav-Maga | Firearms TrainingAdult Self-DefenseKrav Fit | Not listed |
| Safe Firearms Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Safe Shoot NY Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Safety in the Crosshairs Also: gun shop, gunsmith | NSSF First Shots® Seminars | Not listed |
| Saranac Lake Fish & Game Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| SaraSpa Rod and Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Saratoga Pistol Permit | Not listed | Not listed |
| Saratoga Shooting Sports Also: gun shop | NYS 18 Hour Pistol Permit Course1,080 min | Not listed |
| Saratoga Weapons and Tactical LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith, gun manufacturer | NYS Mandated 16+2 Hr Pistol Permit Course1,080 minH.R. 218 (LEOSA) Retired Law Enforcement Qualification | $350NYS Mandated 16+2 Hr Pistol Permit Course · Applicants for a NYS pistol permit in Saratoga, Albany, Town of Colonie, Fulton, Montgomery, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Warren and Washington counties · In person |
| Seneca Gun Sports Also: gun shop, gunsmith | NRA Basic Pistol Shooting480 min | $95NRA Basic Pistol Shooting · Beginners; pistol permit holders live fire, pistol permit applicants shoot airsoft pistols · In person |
| Seneca Gun Sports Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Defensive Handgun TrainingNRA Basic Pistol Shooting480 min | Not listed |
| Seneca Sporting Range Inc. Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sentinel Training Academy | Urban Tactical Self DefenseCPR certificationFirearms Safety Basics 2 more coursesNYS CCW Renewal 2-hour ClassNYS 18-Hr Concealed Carry Certification1,080 min | $150CPR certification · In person |
| Shadow Firearms & Tactics Academy LLC | ShadowFTA Customized Training CoursesUtah & Florida CCWNYS, NJ, FL, PA, & DE, Security Guard Courses 2 more coursesActive Shooter Interactive TrainingNRA Pistol Marksmanship Simulator Course270 min | Not listed |
| She Trains You Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Shoot Straight Tactical Inc. Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Shooters Haven Firearms Training Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Smith Point Archery Also: shooting range, gunsmith | Youth Group LessonsPrivate Archery Lessons40 minSmith Point Archery JOAD 1 more courseGroup Lessons | $60Private Archery Lessons · All ages and skill levels, from first-time shooters to aspiring Olympic archers · In person |
| Smoke Creek Tactical Also: gun shop | NYS Concealed Carry Pistol Permit Course270 min | $325NYS Concealed Carry Pistol Permit Course · All ages and levels (General) · In person |
| South Shore Shooting Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| South Shore Sportsman Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Security Guard TrainingNYS Armed Security Training | Not listed |
| Southern Tier Tactical | Not listed | Not listed |
| Spartan Training Industries, LLC | New York 16-Hour Concealed Carry Firearm Safety Course1,080 min | Not listed |
| Sportsmen's Den Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Stay Frosty Defensive Tactics | Not listed | Not listed |
| Suffolk County Deer Management | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sugarbush Armory LLC Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sullivan Trail Rod & Gun Club Also: shooting range | NYS DEC Hunter Safety | Not listed |
| Swank Firearms Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | New York State 18 hour concealed carry course1,080 min | Not listed |
| Syracuse Pistol Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Team OTO LLC | New Jersey Non-Resident CCW180 minCharlie Pistol (Intermediate Pistol Tactics)180 minAlpha Pistol180 min 8 more coursesDelta Pistol (Advanced Pistol Tactics)180 minAlpha Rifle180 minAlpha Shotgun180 minNY CCW (New York Concealed Carry, "16+2")1,080 minBravo Rifle (Introduction to Rifle Tactics)180 minBravo Pistol (Intro to Pistol Tactics)180 minFoxtrot Pistol (One-Handed Pistol Manipulations)180 minEcho Pistol (Alternative Shooting Positions)180 min | $150Alpha Pistol · Beginners and more experienced "self-taught" shooters · In person |
| Ten Mile River Preserve Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ten Mile River Preserve Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Adirondack Indoor Gun Range Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Firing Pin LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Gun Lady Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Private Firearms InstructionNew York State 18-Hour Concealed Carry Certification Course | Not listed |
| The Gun Shop at MacGregor's LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Hendrick Hudson Fish and Game Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Indoor Gun Range Also: gun shop, shooting range, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Sportsman's Club of Clifton Park, Inc. Also: shooting range | Bowhunter & Hunter Safety Courses960 min18-Hour New York State Pistol Permit Safety Course1,080 minArmed Women of America (Clifton Park Chapter) 3 more coursesNRA Range Safety Officer Training540 minIPSC Safety Briefing & Advanced Skills Qualification480 minPersonal Firearm Training | $50Personal Firearm Training · Anyone interested in amateur competitive shooting · Anyone interested in concealed carry · Anyone looking to improve marksmanship · New gun owners · Youths 14-21 for handgun, 12+ for long gun · In person |
| The Valley Gun Shop Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Theresa Mayne Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| TMT Hunting Preserve Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Training House Saratoga | Handgun Fundamentals180 minNY 18-Hour Handgun Safety Course1,080 minUtah Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) Class240 min | $100Handgun Fundamentals · Beginners; no NYS Handgun License required · In person |
| Tronsrue Marksmanship Center Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Troy Pistol League Also: shooting range | NYS Concealed Carry Firearm Safety Training1,200 min | Not listed |
| Ultimate Defense Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| VALLEY OUTDOORS INC Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Pistol Permit Class | Not listed |
| Verdad Investigations & Protection, Inc. Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Vernon National Shooting Preserve Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Vernon National Shooting Preserve Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Veterans of America Gun Club Also: shooting range | VOAGC Firearms Safety Classes | Not listed |
| Vintage Arms Inc Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Viridis Lux Enterprises, LLC Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Virtual Precision | Not listed | Not listed |
| Wallkill River Small Arms, LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | 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 | $125929 classes |
| Beginner class length | 8 hours26 classes | 4 hours1,014 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | $20013 classes | $125512 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150194 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100158 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125234 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $29032 classes | $1251,052 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.