Level

Beginner

Duration

18 hours

Typical Price

$450

Course Overview

An 18-hour comprehensive course meeting New York State's strict concealed carry requirements, covering classroom safety, legal responsibilities, conflict de-escalation, situational awareness, and live-fire range sessions. Includes American Red Cross CPR certification and is taught by an experienced EMT veteran with over 22 years of service.

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Earnest Training Center LLC

Earnest Training Center, based in Brooklyn and serving all five NYC boroughs, provides essential safety and preparedness training with a distinct professional edge. Their comprehensive courses include the mandatory 18-hour NYS Concealed Carry program and American Red Cross CPR certification. The training is led by Kevin Earnest, an EMT veteran with over 22 years of service, including response at the World Trade Center. His real-world emergency experience and NRA instructor certification ensure students gain true mastery, not just a certificate. They focus on equipping you to be your own first responder, blending critical firearms safety, legal knowledge, and life-saving medical skills.

Instructors

2 instructors
Permit Application Assistance

Permit Application Assistance

Navigating the NYPD Pistol Permit Portal can be overwhelming. We provide step-by-step guidance to ensure your application is filled out correctly, reducing the risk of delays or denials. Contact for Quote

Frequently Asked Questions

No. You do not need to own a firearm to participate in our training. We can provide the necessary equipment for your course and live-fire assessment. We serve all five boroughs, based in Brooklyn. Two years through the American Red Cross and Health & Safety Institute Processing times vary significantly based on the volume of applications at the NYPD License Division. It can take several months. Accuracy is key—errors or missing documents are the primary cause of delays or denials. That is why many of our students choose our Permit Application Assistance service. As of the current regulations, applicants for an NYC concealed carry license must complete an in-person,16-hour classroom safety training courseplus a2-hour live-fire assessment. This course covers firearm safety, state and federal laws, conflict de-escalation, and situational awareness. At this time, the response is no. The validity of your certificate of completion is limited to a designated period. Local licensing authorities may necessitate the submission of a new certificate should yours exceed the timeframe mandated by the state. Furthermore, when renewing your license, completion of updated safety training is also required.

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