NYS 18 hour Concealed Carry Firearms Permit Safety Course
2026-05-16 08:00 - 2026-05-17 18:00, 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 (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 Handgun - Speed, Efficiency and Accuracy
2026-05-16 09:00 - 15:45 (America/New_York) | Blue Mountain Sportsman Center, 183 Watch Hill Road, Cortlandt, NY, 10567, United States
Tactical Handgun
Speed, Efficiency and Accuracy
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Our Tactical Handgun Class will Cover Speed, efficiency, and accuracy. We will be looking to develop and test each student’s skill sets on Speed and Accuracy. Smooth is fast and we will be working to make each student smooth and efficient.
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
Bring lunch, water and appropriate snacks.
Coffee and bagels will be provided in the morning.

CT / NJ Concealed Carry Firearms Safety / Qualifications Course
2026-05-21 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-18 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-30 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-27 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-24 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
2026-06-06 08:00 - 2026-06-07 16:00, 2026-06-09 17:00 - 2026-06-18 21:00, 2026-07-11 08:00 - 2026-07-12 16:00, 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 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 8 Clinton Ave, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States

Tactical Handgun - Shooting on the Move
2026-06-20 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
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:45 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.
Student Requirements:

Handgun with valid license
Minimum of 3 magazines
350 rounds of ammunition

Attire & Gear:

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

Not Allowed:

Flip-flops
Sandals
Workout Clothing

Ammo Available for Purchase:

9mm: $15.00 per box (50 rounds)

Course Details
Location:
Blue Mountain Sportsman Center
183 Watch Hill Road
Cortlandt Manor, New York 10567
Tuition: $200
Returning Members: $150
Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your defensive skills and build confidence engaging targets while moving. Register today to secure your spot.

Advanced Tactical Handgun
2026-06-27 09:00 - 15:45 (America/New_York) | Blue Mountain Sportsman Center, 183 Watch Hill Road, Cortlandt, NY, 10567, United States
Advanced Tactical Handgun Course
Take Your Skills to the Next Level
Ready to push your capabilities and build real-world confidence with your handgun? This advanced course is designed for experienced shooters looking to elevate their tactical performance. Whether you’re training for self-defense, personal growth, or professional readiness, this class delivers high-level, hands-on instruction in a demanding, performance-driven environment.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, you must meet at least one of the following:

Active or retired Law Enforcement or Peace Officer
Attended at least two (2) sessions of Aim Small Firearms Tactical Pistol Club
Successfully completed a basic tactical handgun course from a reputable training institution (e.g., Sig Academy, Gunsite, Front Sight, Smith & Wesson Academy) — proof required

Additionally:
You must demonstrate safe and efficient weapon handling on demand.

Students unable to perform required skills will be removed without refund
Any safety violation will result in immediate dismissal — no warnings, no refunds
If you are not yet at this level, training pathways are available to help prepare you for future sessions.

Course Highlights
This fast-paced, immersive training focuses on real-world application and advanced skill development, including:

Strong-hand and support-hand only shooting, reloads, and malfunction clearance
Advanced fundamentals: grip, stance, sight picture, and trigger control
Shooting on the move: engaging multiple targets while advancing, retreating, and using cover
Rapid threat response from all directions (left, right, and rear)
Close-contact engagements (within 3 feet)
Alternate shooting positions for tactical advantage
Efficient draw and presentation under pressure

This is performance-based training emphasizing movement, speed, use of cover, and total weapon awareness.
Required Equipment
Holster:

Must properly fit your firearm and be secured to a sturdy belt
IWB or OWB permitted
No soft nylon or neoprene holsters
Leather holsters must be rigid and in excellent condition
Must fully cover the trigger guard
No off-body carry methods (bags, belly bands, etc.)

Firearm:

Reliable handgun (striker-fired, DA/SA, or 2011-style recommended)
Double-stack magazines preferred
Optics must be zeroed with fresh batteries (bring spares)

Ammunition:

300 rounds (factory-loaded)
9mm available on-site ($15 per box of 50 rounds); other calibers by arrangement

Attire & Gear:

Weather-appropriate outdoor clothing
Athletic footwear suitable for movement
Eye and ear protection
Snacks and hydration

Course Details
Location:
Blue Mountain Sportsman Center
183 Watch Hill Road
Cortlandt Manor, New York 10567
Tuition: $225
Deposit: $70 (required to register)
Balance: Due in cash on the day of the course
Ready to push your capabilities and build real-world confidence with your handgun? This advanced handgun course is the next step for anyone who’s completed our 18-hour class—or for shooters of any skill level looking to sharpen their tactical edge. Whether you’re training for self-defense, personal growth, or professional readiness, this class delivers high-level, hands-on instruction that will challenge and elevate your performance.
In this immersive course, you’ll master essential advanced techniques, including:
• Safe and effective handgun handling & storage• Refining the fundamentals – grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control• Drawing from the holster and re-holstering efficiently and SAFELY• Tactical & emergency reloads under pressure• Engaging multiple targets efficiently• Malfunction management – learn to identify and clear stoppages quickly• Defensive shooting under stress – timed proficiency drills• Legal awareness & defensive mindset – understanding the responsibility that comes with carrying
This course places a strong emphasis on drawing from concealment, emergency reloads, and malfunction drills, ensuring you leave with the confidence and skill to perform under pressure.
Spots are extremely limited to maintain a high instructor-to-student ratio. If you meet the qualifications, secure your seat and come prepared to perform.

Tactical Shotgun Deployment
2026-06-28 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 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

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

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
