WE OFFER A NUMBER OF FIREARM & SELF-DEFENSE COURSES for beginners to advanced

We Offer Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Safety & Security Classes  

More information about our classes can be found here – Our Courses

FIREARMS TRAINING IS ESSENTIALS FOR EVERYONE RATHER YOU HAVE A PISTOL PERMIT OR NOT, AND NOT EVER SITUATION IS THE SAME.  BY ATTENDING DIFFERENT CLASSES IT WILL GIVE YOU THE CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS NEEDED WHEN A SITUATION OCCURS.

firearms training incorporates everything you need to be prepared to defend yourself, your home, your loved ones, and others who are in danger. We offer comprehensive firearms training that will teach you practical shooting techniques and important gun safety.

New York State Law

must be at least 21 years old and have never been convicted of a felony, serious offense, or other specified violation, or the subject of some designated restraining orders related to domestic problems.

Children 8 and older can shoot long guns with an adult 21 or older. Children 13 and older can shoot pistols with an adult 21 or older

Children 10–17 can shoot with a parent or guardian present. Shooters must be 18 or older with a valid photo ID

More Information can be found here – https://gunsafety.ny.gov/

Currently are 18hr class is excepted by:

• Wayne

• Seneca

• Ontario

• MONROE

• Yates

County office information

• Wayne

County Clerk’s Office, 9 Pearl Street, Lyons, NY 14489; telephone 315-946-7470. Office hours are 9-5, M-F. Alison McGee, Pistol License Clerk.

Sheriff’s Dept., 7376 Route 31, Lyons, NY 14489; office hours 9-5, M-F, telephone 315-946-5790, Nicol Carr, Pistol License Clerks. Additional information can be found at http://web.co.wayne.ny.us, pick Departments then pick County Clerk. Applications available at www.waynecosheriff.org or in person at Sheriff’s office.

COMMENTS: Fingerprinting and application by appointment only at Sheriff’s Dept. Proof of Wayne Co. residency of at least 6 months is required. When filing application, 4 references are required and must be from Wayne Co., not employed by any law enforcement agency or related in any way and must know the applicant for at least 3 years. All changes or additions to existing licenses are only handled at the Wayne County Clerk’s Office. Additional references may be required if resident of Wayne County for less than 3 years.

TRAINING: 18-hour Safety Course is required.

FEES: $118.25 CASH ONLY at Sheriff’s Office covers fingerprinting, and photos. $13 to amend existing license at County Clerk’s Office. Clerk’s Office will accept a check by mail or cash, check or credit card in-person only

• Seneca

Sheriff’s Department, 6150 State Route 96, Romulus, NY 14541; Office hours are 8-4, M-F, New applications and amendments are by appointment ONLY, telephone 315-220-3430. Katie Anastasio, Pistol License Clerk. For more information go to https://sheriff.co.seneca.ny.us/department-divisions/records/pistol-permits/.

COMMENTS: Fingerprints and background investigations are done by the Sheriff’s Office. Local references are required.

TRAINING: Safety Course is required.

FEES: $10 processing fee, payable by cash, check or money order, $94.25 for fingerprinting payable by money order or cashier’s check

• Ontario

County Clerk’s Office, 20 Ontario St., Canandaigua, NY 14424. Office hours 8:30-5, M-F, telephone 585-396-4205, Pamela A. Keefe, License Clerk. For more information go to www.ontariocountyny.gov/148/pistol-permits

COMMENTS: Licenses are generally unrestricted based on judge’s approval. Four local references who have known the applicant for 5 years are required. If applicant is a new resident, he must still supply local references as well as references from his previous county of residence. Background investigations will be conducted by the Sheriff’s Dept. Processing time is approximately 8 months to one year.

TRAINING: Safety course training is required. A list of approved providers is available. To receive application by mail, send $3 with request and include SASE for return.

FEES: $3 fee paid to the County Clerk’s Office in cash or by check, $20 fee to submit application which includes photograph payable by cash or check.

• MONROE

County Clerk’s Office, 39 West Main Street, Room 102, Rochester, NY 14614; Office hours: 9-5, M-F, telephone 585-753-1642. Debbie Messmer, Pistol License Clerk. Appointments required for all transactions. City of Rochester applicants-call 585-428-6702, suburban applicants call Sheriff’s Office 585-753-4175. For more detailed information go to www.MonroeCounty.gov/clerk-pistolpermits.

COMMENTS: Complete application packets available online and in person. Packet includes breakdown of fees. Licenses are issued for concealed carry, possess on premises, or possess during employment. Current processing time is 9 – 16 months.

TRAINING: Required for concealed carry. A list of approved providers is available. Sheriff’s Dept. offers free training but not for concealed carry. Classes conducted by the Sheriff’s Dept. at no charge.

FEES: City of Rochester residents ONLY – $125.00 payable to City of Rochester – personal checks accepted as well as cash, money order, and credit cards, except AMEX. An additional $17 fee payable to Monroe Co. Clerk’s office covers the application and photographs. Outside City of Rochester, fee is $129.00 payable to Monroe Co. Clerk’s office.

• Yates

County Clerk’s Office, 417 Liberty Street, Suite 1107, Penn Yan, NY 14527; Office hours: 8:30-3:30, M-F; telephone 315-536-5120. Kay M. Williamson, Pistol License Clerk.

Sheriff’s Dept., 227 Main Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527; Office hours: 9-5, M-F; summer hours: 8:30-4:30, telephone 315-536-5172. Juanita Lohens, Pistol License Clerk.

COMMENTS: Penn Yan Village residents MUST pick up their application at the Village Police Department. All other county residents may download the application from www.YatesCounty.org, click on the Government tab, pick Departments, pick Sheriff, click Pistol Permit Application. Instructions are provided.

TRAINING: Safety course training is required.

FEES: $99 application fee; $10 photo fee at County Clerk’s Office payable by cash, check or money order.

Here are some resources to find out more about NY Gun Laws

USCCA

Gun Safety in New York State

NRA

Handgunlaw.us