NY State CCW
- DCJS-certified curriculum
- Classroom + range components
- Application support guidance
- Certificate upon completion
Refresher Courses
- Return-to-range confidence
- Skill tune-ups and legal refreshers
- Safety-first coaching
- Ideal for current permit holders
Private Lessons
- One-on-one instruction
- Beginner to experienced shooters
- Focused drills and fundamentals
- Custom pacing for your goals
All Courses
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From your first range day to NYS-licensed armed guard certification — every Guardian course is led by Matt and the Guardian instructor team.
NY State CCW Class
16-hour NYS-mandated concealed carry certification — classroom plus live-fire range.
16 Hours
Classroom + Range
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NYC 2-Hour CCW Requalification
Required refresher to keep your NYC concealed carry permit in compliance.
2 Hours
Range Qualification
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NRA Basic Pistol Class
NRA-certified foundational course covering safe handling, storage and basic marksmanship.
1 Day
Classroom + Range
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Handgun Fundamentals (101)
Entry-level live-fire course building grip, stance, sight alignment and trigger control.
Half Day
Range — Small Group
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Skills Through Drills (102)
Intermediate live-fire drills to build muscle memory, speed and accuracy under pressure.
Half Day
Range Drills
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MILO Live Fire Simulator
Long Island's only MILO virtual training system — shoot/no-shoot scenarios used by law enforcement.
By Session
Simulator
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Armed Guard Training
DCJS-approved certification required for NYS licensed armed security guard status.
Multi-Day
Classroom + Range
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What Training Looks Like
Classroom, range time, real instruction.
Every Guardian course starts with the law, fundamentals and safe handling — then moves to the range for live-fire repetition with a certified instructor at your shoulder. No filler, no shortcuts. You leave knowing what you're doing and why.
Classroom briefings
Live-fire range drills
Legal & safety modules
Completion documents
What's Included
- Instructor-led classroom presentation
- Required course materials
- Live-fire qualification when applicable
- Completion documents and next-step guidance
What To Bring
- Valid photo ID
- Any current permit paperwork or application documents
- Range-safe attire and closed-toe shoes
- Questions — we'll walk you through the process
Instructor Bio
Matt — Veteran-Owned / NRA Certified
Matt leads Guardian with a veteran-owned mindset and practical firearms training standards. His instruction emphasizes safety, legal readiness and the kind of repetition that helps students leave prepared and confident.