Aim Small Firearms Instruction

NYS 18 hour Concealed Carry Firearms Permit Safety Course
2026-07-18 08:00 - 2026-07-19 18:00, 2026-08-15 08:00 - 2026-08-16 18:00, 2026-09-19 08:00 - 2026-09-20 18:00, 2026-10-17 08:00 - 2026-10-18 18:00, 2026-11-14 08:00 - 2026-11-15 18:00, 2026-12-30 08:00 - 2026-12-31 18:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Vernon Shooting Center, 174 Gramatan Ave., Mt. Vernon, NY, 10550, United States
New York State Required 18-Hour Concealed Carry Firearms Safety CourseTuition: $525
Lecture Length: Sixteen (16) HoursRange Training Length: Two (2) Hours
This course is required for the Westchester County / NYS Pistol Permit application.
This class is provided monthly in a flexible schedule format. Unless otherwise stated, all classroom portions are held at the Ossining VAC (info below). Call for more information. Do not call to register.
All fees must be paid in full on the day of the class. A $50.00 deposit is required at the time of booking. Deposits can be paid by check, Venmo, Chase QuickPay, or Zelle. Final payments must be made in cash, Venmo, or Zelle. All fees are subject to change without notice. All checks must be sent to the address below and made out to Paul Conforti. Do not send checks to the Watch Hill Avenue address.
To Register: You must send an email with your full name, phone number, county of residence, and appointment date for Westchester County, as well as the class you wish to attend. No appointment date is necessary for Putnam, NYC, or other counties. Once you are added to the roster, you will be asked to send a deposit.
Do not call to register.Registration will only be done by email.
Cancellation Policy: Deposits are not refundable. Students must cancel 48 hours before the class start or 50% of the deposit will be lost. If canceled with 48 hours’ notice, we will do our best to fit you into the next available class. No-shows will forfeit the deposit, and the student will have to pay in full to rebook.
Deposits:Zelle / Chase QuickPay via: SGT1653@optonline.net / 914-447-7281Venmo via: PaulJConforti16
Checks Made Out To:Paul J. Conforti1231 Audra CourtMohegan Lake, New York 10547

Tactical Shotgun with Moving Targets
2026-07-19 09:00 - 15:45 (America/New_York) | Blue Mountain Sportsman Center, 183 Watch Hill Road, Cortlandt, NY, 10567, United States
Defensive Shotgun Course
Shotguns remain one of the most effective and widely used firearms for home defense. Proper training is essential to ensure safe handling and effective use in a defensive situation. This course is designed to prepare students to safely store, operate, and deploy a shotgun with confidence.
Students will learn the fundamentals of defensive shotgun use, including safe operation, ammunition selection, maintenance, and cleaning. Instruction will also cover practical techniques for deploying a shotgun in realistic home defense scenarios.
Loaner shotguns are available for those who do not currently own one, making this course an excellent option for new firearm owners.
Tuition: $200
Required Equipment:

Shotgun (pump or semi-automatic tactical)
Sling
150 rounds of skeet/target ammunition
30 rounds of buckshot
30 rounds of slug ammunition
Pants with belt loops and a sturdy belt
Duty handgun with holster and 100 rounds of ammunition (optional – handgun transitions will be taught)
Appropriate range attire, including eye and ear protection
Sturdy footwear suitable for movement

Not permitted:

Flip-flops
Sandals

Additional Options:

Loaner shotgun with ammunition: $180
Ammunition only: $160

Tactical Handgun - Shooting from a Vehicle
2026-07-25 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Blue Mountain Sportsman Center, 183 Watch Hill Road, Cortlandt, NY, 10567, United States
Tactical Handgun
Shooting from a Vehicle
14 Spots Available
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This Tactical Pistol Club session will focus on defensive handgun techniques when operating in and around vehicles and other confined spaces. Because many people spend a significant portion of their day in or around vehicles, understanding how to safely and effectively deploy a handgun in these environments is an important defensive skill.
During this course, Aim Small instructors will guide students through practical exercises involving shooting from a simulated vehicle and working within confined spaces. Students will learn safe firearm handling, positioning, and engagement techniques relevant to real-world situations where space and mobility are limited.
This training is designed for shooters looking to expand their defensive handgun skills in dynamic and realistic scenarios.
Required Equipment:

Extra magazines
350 rounds of ammunition
Pants with belt loops and sturdy belt
Duty or carry handgun with holster
Standard hip holster that properly fits your handgun. Inside the pants holsters are appropriate if they hold their shape as there is considerable drawing from the holster.

Attire & Gear:

Appropriate range clothing
Good footwear suitable for movement
Eye and ear protection

Not Allowed:

Flip-flops
Sandals
Workout Clothing

Course Details
Location:
Blue Mountain Sportsman Center
183 Watch Hill Road
Cortlandt Manor, New York 10567
Tuition: $200
Returning Members: $150

CT / NJ Concealed Carry Firearms Safety / Qualifications Course
2026-07-30 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-27 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-24 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-29 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-19 16:00 - 20:00 UTC | Mount Vernon Shooting Center, 174 Gramatan Ave., Mt. Vernon, NY, 10550, United States
Connecticut / New Jersey State Required Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Range Qualification CourseTuition: $160 per state
Lecture Length: 1 HourRange Training Length: 0.5 Hours
To Register: Please send an email with your full name, phone number, and county of residence. Once you are added to the roster, you will be asked to send a deposit.
You may also call to register.
Cancellation Policy: Deposits are not refundable. Students must cancel 48 hours before the class start or 50% of the deposit will be lost. If canceled with 48 hours’ notice, we will do our best to fit you into the next available class. No-shows will forfeit the deposit, and the student will have to pay in full to rebook.
Deposits:Zelle / Chase QuickPay via: SGT1653@optonline.net / 914-447-7281Venmo via: PaulJConforti16
Checks Made Out To:Paul J. Conforti1231 Audra CourtMohegan Lake, New York 10547

NYS 18 hour Concealed Carry Firearms Permit Safety Course
2026-08-01 08:00 - 2026-08-02 16:00, 2026-08-04 17:00 - 2026-08-13 21:00, 2026-09-08 17:00 - 2026-09-17 21:00, 2026-09-12 08:00 - 2026-09-13 16:00, 2026-10-03 08:00 - 2026-10-04 16:00, 2026-10-06 17:00 - 2026-10-15 21:00, 2026-11-03 17:00 - 2026-11-12 21:00, 2026-11-07 08:00 - 2026-11-08 16:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 8 Clinton Ave, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States

Tactical Handgun - Use of Cover & Alternate Shooting Positions
2026-08-09 09:00 - 15:45 (America/New_York) | Blue Mountain Sportsman Center, 183 Watch Hill Road, Cortlandt, NY, 10567, United States
Tactical Handgun
Use of Cover & Alternate Shooting Positions
14 Spots Available
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM
This Tactical Pistol Club session will focus on defensive handgun techniques from Improvised shooting positions. We will work through practical drills that emphasize the use of cover and engaging targets from improvised and unconventional shooting positions. Training will include shooting from kneeling, prone, supine, and other alternate positions, including over-the-head engagement techniques. Participants should expect to move, work from the ground, and practice engaging from less-than-ideal positions that may occur in a real defensive encounter.
This course is ideal for shooters looking to expand their defensive handgun skills and develop the ability to effectively engage threats from imperfect or improvised positions.
Required Equipment:

Extra magazines
350 rounds of ammunition
Pants with belt loops and sturdy belt
Duty or carry handgun with holster
Standard hip holster that properly fits your handgun. Inside the pants holsters are appropriate if they hold their shape as there is considerable drawing from the holster.

Attire & Gear:

Appropriate range clothing
Good footwear suitable for movement
Eye and ear protection

Not Allowed:

Flip-flops
Sandals
Workout Clothing

Course Details
Location:
Blue Mountain Sportsman Center
183 Watch Hill Road
Cortlandt Manor, New York 10567
Tuition: $200
Returning Members: $150

Tactical Pistol Club - Shooting from Use of Cover
2026-09-26 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Blue Mountain Sportsman Center, 183 Watch Hill Road, Cortlandt, NY, 10567, United States
Tactical Handgun
Shooting from Use of Cover
14 Spots Available
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This Tactical Handgun course focuses on the effective use of cover in a defensive shooting environment. Throughout the day, students will learn how to properly utilize cover while engaging threats at realistic defensive distances.
Participants will work through practical drills designed to develop safe movement, proper positioning, and efficient engagement from behind cover. The training emphasizes maintaining accuracy, awareness, and control while working around barriers and obstacles commonly encountered in real-world defensive situations.
By the end of the course, students will have a stronger understanding of how to effectively use cover to improve both safety and performance during a defensive encounter.
Required Equipment:

Extra magazines
350 rounds of ammunition
Pants with belt loops and sturdy belt
Duty or carry handgun with holster
Standard hip holster that properly fits your handgun. Inside the pants holsters are appropriate if they hold their shape as there is considerable drawing from the holster.

Attire & Gear:

Appropriate range clothing
Good footwear suitable for movement
Eye and ear protection

Not Allowed:

Flip-flops
Sandals
Workout Clothing

Course Details
Location:
Blue Mountain Sportsman Center
183 Watch Hill Road
Cortlandt Manor, New York 10567
Tuition: $200
Returning Members: $150

Tactical Pistol Club - Fundamentals of Marksmanship
2026-09-26 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Blue Mountain Sportsman Center, 183 Watch Hill Road, Cortlandt, NY, 10567, United States
Tactical Handgun
Fundamentals of Marksmanship
14 Spots Available
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This Tactical Handgun course focuses on building and refining the core fundamentals of defensive handgun shooting. Students will receive comprehensive instruction on the essential principles that lead to consistent accuracy and safe firearm handling.
Throughout the course, instructors will help identify areas for improvement and guide students through structured drills designed to strengthen fundamental skills such as grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, and follow-through. The goal is to develop a solid foundation that allows shooters to become more accurate, confident, and consistent.
Participants will engage in practical exercises that reinforce proper technique and allow them to apply these fundamentals under guided supervision. Emphasis will be placed on developing the ability to recognize and correct errors, enabling students to continue improving their performance long after the course is completed.
By the end of the training, students will have a stronger understanding of the core fundamentals of handgun shooting and the tools needed to self-diagnose and refine their skills for continued progress.
Required Equipment:

Extra magazines
350 rounds of ammunition
Pants with belt loops and sturdy belt
Duty or carry handgun with holster
Standard hip holster that properly fits your handgun. Inside the pants holsters are appropriate if they hold their shape as there is considerable drawing from the holster.

Attire & Gear:

Appropriate range clothing
Good footwear suitable for movement
Eye and ear protection

Not Allowed:

Flip-flops
Sandals
Workout Clothing

Course Details
Location:
Blue Mountain Sportsman Center
183 Watch Hill Road
Cortlandt Manor, New York 10567
Tuition: $200
Returning Members: $150

CT / NJ Concealed Carry Firearms Safety / Qualifications Course
2026-09-27 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Blue Mountain Sportsman Center, 183 Watch Hill Road, Cortlandt, NY, 10567, United States

Tactical Handgun - Multiple Threats Moving and Static
2026-10-10 09:00 - 15:45 UTC | Blue Mountain Sportsman Center, 183 Watch Hill Road, Cortlandt, NY, 10567, United States
Tactical Handgun – Moving Threats (Moving & Static Engagements)
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Spots Available: 14
Location:
Blue Mountain Sportsman Center
183 Watch Hill Road
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
This class covers engaging moving threats and working from both static and moving platforms. Students will move, threats will move, and drills will reflect the reality that real gunfights involve constant motion. Learn to move, think, and shoot effectively under dynamic conditions.
Tuition: $200
Returning Members: $150
Equipment Needed

Extra magazines
250 rounds of ammunition
Pants with belt loops and a sturdy belt
Duty or carry handgun with holster (bring an additional 100 rounds if using a second handgun)
Standard hip holster that properly fits your handgun
Inside-the-waistband holsters are acceptable if they retain their shape (extensive drawing required)
Appropriate range attire, including eye and ear protection
Footwear suitable for movement

Not Allowed:

Flip-flops
Sandals
Workout clothing

Tactical Handgun - Shooting on the Move
2026-11-14 09:00 - 15:45 (America/New_York) | Blue Mountain Sportsman Center, 183 Watch Hill Road, Cortlandt, NY, 10567, United States
Tactical Handgun
Shooting on the Move
14 Spots Available
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Take your defensive handgun skills to the next level with this dynamic, hands-on training focused on engaging targets while in motion. This course emphasizes the critical skill of shooting on the move—an essential component of responding effectively in real-world defensive situations.
Students will learn how to safely move, assess threats, and engage targets with accuracy while maintaining control and situational awareness. Through guided drills and practical exercises, participants will develop the ability to make decisions and deliver effective fire while in motion.
Whether you are a newer shooter or have prior experience, this class is designed to help improve your mobility, accuracy, and confidence when engaging threats under pressure.
Course Details
Required Equipment:

Extra magazines
350 rounds of ammunition
Pants with belt loops and sturdy belt
Duty or carry handgun with holster
Standard hip holster that properly fits your handgun. Inside the pants holsters are appropriate if they hold their shape as there is considerable drawing from the holster.

Attire & Gear:

Appropriate range clothing
Good footwear suitable for movement
Eye and ear protection

Not Allowed:

Flip-flops
Sandals
Workout Clothing

Course Details
Location:
Blue Mountain Sportsman Center
183 Watch Hill Road
Cortlandt Manor, New York 10567
Tuition: $200
Returning Members: $150

Tactical Pistol Club - 2026 Handgun Year End Review
2026-12-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Blue Mountain Sportsman Center, 183 Watch Hill Road, Cortlandt, NY, 10567, United States
Tactical Handgun
2026 Handgun Year End Review
14 Spots Available
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Join us for a comprehensive review of all the defensive handgun skills covered throughout the year. This class will revisit both static and dynamic drills to ensure you’re sharp and confident in every aspect of your training. Whether you’re fine-tuning your fundamentals or pushing your skills to the next level, this session is designed to solidify your abilities and prepare you for any defensive scenario.
Course Details
Required Equipment:

Extra magazines
350 rounds of ammunition
Pants with belt loops and sturdy belt
Duty or carry handgun with holster
Standard hip holster that properly fits your handgun. Inside the pants holsters are appropriate if they hold their shape as there is considerable drawing from the holster.

Attire & Gear:

Appropriate range clothing
Good footwear suitable for movement
Eye and ear protection

Not Allowed:

Flip-flops
Sandals
Workout Clothing

Course Details
Location:
Blue Mountain Sportsman Center
183 Watch Hill Road
Cortlandt Manor, New York 10567
Tuition: $200
Returning Members: $150
