Ironsights Academy

Ironsights Academy handles the training side of New Jersey's concealed carry process. Their core offering is the New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) Qualification course—the live-fire instructor-led qualification you need to apply for your NJ concealed carry permit. It's a half-day course (9 AM–2 PM) for $150, with requalification sessions available for those renewing expired permits at $75.

Classes run at two facilities: - Indian Mills Deer Club (671 Atsion Road, Shamong, NJ 08088) — main training location - Jersey Devil Outfitters — hosts advanced courses

• •NRA Fundamentals Series — Foundation courses for new shooters
• •NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting: $165 (full-day, 9 AM–5 PM or 9 AM–6 PM)
• •NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting: $165 (full-day, 9 AM–6 PM)
• •NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting: $165 (full-day, 9 AM–6 PM)

Each covers safety fundamentals, grip/stance/trigger control, ammunition components, malfunction recognition and clearing, and live-fire practice on the range.

• •Beyond the Basics Series — Progression courses for shooters who've completed NRA basics
• •Beyond the Basics – Pistol Level I: $200 (6 hours, 100% range time)
• •Beyond the Basics – Rifle Level I: $200 (6 hours, 100% range time)
• •Beyond the Basics – Shotgun Level I: $200 (6 hours, 100% range time)

These focus on refining handling skills, building muscle memory, and honing accuracy.

Specialized Instruction - Dynamic Defensive Pistol Level I: $200 (4 hours) — Self-defense mindset, concealed carry tactics, gunfight readiness, defensive drills and scenarios - Precision Rifle I: $800 (2-day course) — Long-range precision rifle fundamentals, optics, ballistic calculators, data book use, live fire past 1 mile (1,800 yards) - Running & Gunning Series: $200 (6 hours, invitation-only advanced training) — High round-count sessions combining pistol/rifle/shotgun with multiple targets, distances, dynamic movement, steel targets, and timed drills

Range Officer & Instructor Certification - NRA Range Safety Officer: $165 (full-day, non-shooting) - NRA Chief Range Safety Officer: $185 (evening, non-shooting) - NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT): $200 (half-day) — required before discipline-specific instructor certification

Multi-State CCW - New York/Maryland/Utah CCW Combo: $200 each state (New York State + NYC, Maryland, or Utah) - Utah CCW Permit: $125 (non-resident, covers 34 states)

Courses are scheduled year-round with regular Saturday/Sunday sessions. Half-day PTC courses run 9 AM–2 PM. Full-day NRA basics run 9 AM–5 PM or 9 AM–6 PM depending on course. Precision Rifle spans two days (one day at Indian Mills Deer Club, one day in Carbondale, PA).

Ironsights pairs classroom instruction with extensive live-fire range time. Courses emphasize hands-on practice, safety fundamentals, and practical application. The Running & Gunning series and advanced courses allow alumni to bring their own drills alongside instructor-provided exercises.

They also partner with U.S. Law Shield and offer gift certificates for those looking to give firearms training as a gift. FAQs cover New Jersey concealed carry permit requirements and the application process.