CCW Class — New York
New York CCIA training for first-time applicants and renewals.
State-mandated New York CCW training — 16-hour classroom plus 2 hours of live-fire for Concealed Carry Improvement Act compliance.
Rated by students who train for the work, not the photo.
What You'll Learn.
A CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) class is a state-mandated firearm safety training course required for anyone in New York who wants to obtain or renew a concealed carry license to legally carry a pistol or revolver for personal protection. Under New York’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA), effective since September 1, 2022, all first-time applicants statewide must complete the 16-hour classroom instruction plus 2 hours of live-fire training, while residents of New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties must also complete this training to renew an existing license. The course covers essential topics like firearm safety fundamentals, pistol nomenclature, safe storage, drawing from concealment, malfunction clearing, situational awareness, and legal responsibilities of armed self-defense. Whether you’re a first-time gun owner, a current pistol permit holder needing to renew under the new law, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of concealed carry responsibilities, this class is designed for all skill levels and provides the certified proof of training needed to submit your application to the licensing officer in your county.
First-time New York CCW applicants, permit holders renewing under CCIA in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester, and shooters who want certified concealed-carry instruction.
- 01 Firearm safety fundamentals
- 02 Pistol nomenclature and safe handling
- 03 Safe storage and transport
- 04 Drawing from concealment
- 05 Malfunction clearing
- 06 Situational awareness
- 07 Legal responsibilities of armed self-defense
- 08 Live-fire qualification for CCIA compliance
Who, What, And How.
Anyone in New York applying for a new concealed carry license, or renewing in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester under the Concealed Carry Improvement Act.
Private citizens seeking legal carry authority, current permit holders updating under CCIA, and first-time owners who need certified proof of training for their county licensing officer.
Classroom and range work focused on safe carry, drawing from concealment, malfunction clearing, and the judgment expected of a licensed carrier — not theatrical gunfighting.
Legal eligibility to possess a firearm in New York, valid government-issued ID, and the minimum age set by your county. Eye and ear protection for the live-fire block.
A license is a responsibility. This class builds the safety, legal awareness, and live-fire proof your application requires — not shortcuts.
CCW Class — New York In The Field.
Photos from this program — the work as it is actually trained.
Course Questions.
Yes. The class is structured around the 16-hour classroom plus 2-hour live-fire requirement for first-time applicants statewide, and for renewals in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester.
Bring a serviceable pistol if you have one. Rentals can be arranged in advance — tell us when you enroll.
Yes. Completing students receive the certified documentation needed to submit with their licensing application.
Enroll In CCW Class — New York.
Submit your details and an instructor will confirm availability, requirements, and the next training date.