C & M Defensive Training was founded by Claude D'Alessandro and Michael Runnalls after they each spent nearly a decade focused on defensive firearms instruction. They combined their knowledge to offer certified training across pistol, rifle, and shotgun disciplines—for everyone from complete beginne...
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C & M Defensive Training was founded by Claude D'Alessandro and Michael Runnalls after they each spent nearly a decade focused on defensive firearms instruction. They combined their knowledge to offer certified training across pistol, rifle, and shotgun disciplines—for everyone from complete beginners to advanced shooters.
Claude D'Alessandro holds NRA certifications in Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun instruction, serves as an NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, and is certified as an ALERRT Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events instructor.
Michael Runnalls is NRA certified in Pistol and Home Firearms Safety, holds NRA Range Safety Officer certification, and is USCCA certified with ALERRT active shooter training.
Both are USCCA Certified Firearms Instructors.
Their flagship offering is the NYS CCIA 18-Hour Concealed Carry & Premises Pistol Permit Class—the training required to get a pistol license in New York State. Everything's included: range time, ammunition, targets, and equipment. No hidden costs.
Their certificate is accepted in Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.
| Course Type | Options |
|---|---|
| NRA Training | Basic Pistol, Basic Rifle, Basic Shotgun, Personal Protection (Home/Outside), Defensive Pistol, CCW, Range Safety Officer, Home Firearm Safety, Women On Target |
| USCCA Training | Basic Handgun, Tactical Rifle, Home Defense Shotgun, Concealed Carry, Home Defense Fundamentals, Women's Handgun & Self Defense, Countering the Mass Shooter Training, Realtor Safety |
They offer the specialized NJ Non-Resident Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation—the training required by the New Jersey State Police for NYS residents with concealed carry permits applying for NJ non-resident pistol licenses.
Instruction Philosophy: "To properly educate and safely train individuals in the use and care of all types of firearms in a safe and no pressure environment. YOUR SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY."
They partner with Country Outdoorsman Guns & Ammo for firearm and ammunition sales. Full selection available online at www.countryoutdoorsman.com or by appointment at their Middletown location.
"This course was head and shoulders above any other I have taken. Claude and Michael provide a comfortable and inviting atmosphere in which to learn. Their knowledge, expertise and special brand of humor is unsurpassed as they managed to keep everyone engaged for 16 hours." — Nick, 5-star review
Location: Middletown, New York | Contact: 845-741-0733 | Hours: By appointment only
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