New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) Qualification

The goal of this course is to equip you with the training and documentation necessary to apply for the New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit.

Prerequisite: It is strongly encouraged, but not strictly required, that you have completed an NRA Basic Pistol or NRA Basic CCW course or equivalent before enrolling in this course.

UPDATE: This course meets the CCARE Protocol requirements for NJ Concealed Carry as published by the NJSP (September, 2023).

Cost:                                                      $150.00

Duration: 4 Hours

Description:     The New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) 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, malfunction clearing, holster draw, holster requirements, use of force, carry ammunition, and concealed carry logistics. We also walk you through the process of applying or renewing online for your permit to carry in the State of New Jersey.

We will then head out to the range for the shooting qualification.

Shooting Qualification: The shooting qualification follows the NJ CCARE Protocol. We will be using FBI “Q” Targets, shooting 10 rounds at the following distances: 15, 10, 7, 5 and 3 yards. All strings of fire will be shot by drawing from the holster.

Course Includes:                             

  • Classroom Instruction

  • Range Time & Targets

  • NJ 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!