Hammer Down Firearms Training operates out of the Rochester, NY area with a team of certified instructors—a husband-and-wife core plus associates from military, law enforcement, and competitive shooting backgrounds. Their whole mission is straightforward: teach people to become safe and proficient f...
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Hammer Down Firearms Training operates out of the Rochester, NY area with a team of certified instructors—a husband-and-wife core plus associates from military, law enforcement, and competitive shooting backgrounds. Their whole mission is straightforward: teach people to become safe and proficient firearm owners.
What sets them apart immediately is class size. They cap pistol permit courses at 12 students with 6 instructors working the range. That's a 2:1 instructor-to-student ratio. No cattle-call style training.
New York requires 18 hours of training (16 classroom, 2 live-fire) before you can apply. Hammer Down breaks this into two days:
You can take these classes in any order. Walk out with the paperwork you need to submit your application, and instructors answer questions on the spot.
"You will have lots of time in class for all of your application questions."
Their state-of-the-art training center includes: - Realistic laser training pistols with instant computer feedback (Mantis X analysis) - Projectile pistols for training without ammunition cost - Multiple shooting programs from basic marksmanship to defensive scenarios - Less recoil, less noise, lower stress progression
They stock: - Mantis Training Academy (9mm) — $159 - Mantis X10 Elite Performance System — $249.99 - Mantis X3 — $169.99 - SIRT Trainer — $239 - TCS cleaning kits — $50 - IFAKs with CAT 7 tourniquet — $75 - HDFT branded apparel (hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts) - Range cases and first aid kits
Gift cards available.
Training held at: - Genesee Conservation League (Penfield, NY) - American Legion (Scottsville, NY)
Location depends on season and range availability—you'll get full details with registration.
Complete any HDFT training and the Genesee Conservation League will waive their $150 initiation fee when you show your certificate.
1. Register online at their booking page 2. Get automatic confirmation from Wix 3. Within minutes, Hammer Down emails you training site address and day-of instructions 4. Check spam/promotions folder if you don't see it 5. Contact them if anything's missing
Intermediate and Dynamic Concealed Carry require: - Prior demonstration of safe gun handling - Acceptable accuracy and consistency - Formal instructor invitation
This isn't gatekeeping—it's safety. These live-fire action courses demand it.
Phone: (585) 340-7525 Email: [email protected] Website: HammerDownFirearmsTraining.com Instagram: @HammerDownFT
Newsletter signup available for upcoming training announcements.
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