About Us

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  • Our instructor was trained and continues to be trained by law enforcement and military specialists with over 25 years of professional coaching experience in multiple disciplines.

  • He is a USCCA Defensive Pistol instructor, certified in Mitigating the Active Shooter, a Chief Range Safety Officer, an NRA Certified Instructor and Close Quarters Defense enthusiast.

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  • Gun permit certification classes are small to provide an intimate and comprehensive environment.

  • In addition to basic firearms skills to command any gun well in the range, you will also receive an introduction tactical training at very advanced level.

  • The entire course including range time is completed in Stamford and Norwalk.

 

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  • WEEK NIGHT CLASSES every Monday to save your weekends from an all day course. Range time the following Saturday or Sunday morning.

  • Private (in-home) classes available for family and friends with safety and defense planning in conjunction with the laws in your state.

  • Consulting available after the certification class to ensure you move forward confidently with the right firearms, accessories and continued training.

NY RESIDENTS are encouraged to take the class with live fire range time in CT to make an informed firearm purchase per the NY gun permit process of purchasing a firearm before you submit your application. Group pricing available. 

 

Training

gun permit course work

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  • Firearms safety and responsibility

  • Revolvers and semi-automatic pistols

  • Components of ammunition

  • The liability and risks of ammunition

  • Self Defense in conjunction with the law

  • The 5 points for accurate precision shooting

  • Rules for the gun range

  • Maintaining your firearms

  • Safeguarding your firearms / laws in your state

  • How to continue your training

  • The gun permit application process

  • How has COVID effected the that process

  • Psychology of becoming a firearm home

  • Educating your family and friends to reinforce your training

gun permit range time

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  • Safety exercises for a CEASE FIRE

  • Loading and unloading

  • Body positioning and grip essentials

  • Site Alignment and Site Picture

  • The science of “trigger control”

  • The variance of point of aim (POA) to point of impact (POI) and how to make corrections on target.

  • Introduction to timed threat response and sport shooting as an inspiration to continue your training for future tactical readiness

  • Photographs and training review

  • Range qualification will be physical and cerebral

  • Coursework and range qualification located in the Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport and Pleasantville, NY areas.

Integration and Training

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  • Understanding your environment

  • Threat assessment and threat mitigation

  • Armed and unarmed self defense

  • Body mechanics, foot work and positioning

  • How to respond to an immediate threat

  • Advanced Firearms training

  • Speed reloads and tactical simulations

  • Advanced Ammunition

  • Training for IPSC and USPSA

  • Law Enforcement qualification training

  • Blue Card Security, Bail Bonds and Correctional Officer range training towards certification

  • Core engaged strength and endurance training

  • Restoring the body for lifetime of functional strength

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Premier Training

This gun permit certification class offers an extended range time experience for your added understanding of how to safely and responsibly command a firearm for sport or defense. We will give you advanced exercises and drills to continue your training for years to come.

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Testing a firearm

In order to make an informed firearm purchase, we will discuss your needs and goals (target shooting, home defense, concealed carry etc) with range time to test different firearms. We will practice in both precision mode for target accuracy and tactical or sport mode for advanced command. We will review the etiquette of shopping for firearms.

“I highly recommend it to anyone serious about safely handling a firearm in today’s world. Joe is a true professional of the highest standard. He brings a tactful, common sense and martial arts approach to the immense responsibility of owning a firearm.” - Mark

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