Prerequisite: It is strongly encouraged that you have completed an NRA Basic Pistol course or equivalent before enrolling in this course.
DISCLAIMER: The recent Supreme Court Decision and subsequent updates made by New Jersey, to the concealed carry permitting process is fluid and may be altered at any time. This course is equivalent to the New Jersey Police Training Commission’s Handgun Qualification Course. Completion of this course does not guarantee that your NJ CC application will be successful.
UPDATE: This course meets the CCARE Protocol requirements for NJ Concealed Carry as published by the NJSP (September, 2023).
Duration: 3 Hours
Description: The New Jersey Concealed Carry Qualification course is an instructor-led and live-fire shooting qualification course intended to equip you with the training and documentation necessary to apply for your New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit.
In this course we will cover basic firearms safety, fundamentals of pistol shooting, malfunctions, holstering & reholstering, use of force, carry ammunition, and concealed carry logistics.
We will then head out to the range for the shooting qualification.
Shooting Qualification: The shooting qualification follows the Police Training Commission’s Handgun Qualification Course. We will be using FBI “Q” Targets at distances of 15, 10, 7, 5 and 1 yard(s). All strings of fire will be shot by drawing from the holster.
Course Includes:
Classroom instruction
Range Time & Targets
NJ State Form: S.P.182
Registration must be completed and payment made in full for all courses. Course fees are non-refundable*.
*Courses are subject to cancellation based on enrollment/range issues. In the event of cancellation, refunds will be issued.
Required Equipment:
Ear protection (electronic recommended)
Eye protection
Holster (OWB is okay, IWB is recommended)
Pistol or revolver.
MUST be legal in New Jersey
At least two magazines for semi-automatic pistols or at least two speed loaders for revolvers.
MUST be legal in New Jersey – 10 round capacity.
50 rounds of quality ammunition, please bring your own.
No reloads or handloads allowed.
Most Importantly…a willingness to participate and learn!