Rochester Personal Defense
Rochester Personal Defense delivers hands-on firearms training and self-defense instruction through NRA and USCCA certifications. All instructors hold certifications from the NRA, USCCA, and in most cases NYS DCJS, with real experience in firearm safety, tactical training, and law enforcement instru...
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Rochester Personal Defense delivers hands-on firearms training and self-defense instruction through NRA and USCCA certifications. All instructors hold certifications from the NRA, USCCA, and in most cases NYS DCJS, with real experience in firearm safety, tactical training, and law enforcement instruction.
The 18-hour concealed carry course is required for all new NY pistol permit applicants under the Concealed Carry Improvement Act. The course covers:
- •NY state and federal firearm laws
- •Safe storage requirements
- •Handgun operation, cleaning, and maintenance
- •Concealed carry holster selection and carry methods
- •Situational awareness and de-escalation
- •Law enforcement encounters and protocol
- •Official NY State live fire qualification (80% passing score required)
- •Standard Package includes a free NY pistol license application review session, professionally printed book, handgun use, ammunition, and range access.
- •Enhanced Package (+$50) adds application filing assistance, background question help, legal team connections if needed, and fingerprinting appointment setup.
Accepted in 29+ counties including all NYC boroughs, Erie, Monroe, Westchester, and most of upstate New York as of March 2024.
- •Intro to Handgun - Fundamentals for beginners
- •USCCA Handgun Basics - Essential safety and shooting skills
- •Concealed Carry Skills - Practical carry techniques and mindset
- •Advanced Concealed Carry Skills - Tactical scenarios and decision-making
- •Intro to Rifle/Shotgun - Basic operation and safety
- •Home Defense Shotgun - Defensive shotgun techniques
- •Advanced Shotgun and Rifle Courses - Tactical applications
Specialized instruction designed for women with options including:
- •Ladies Equalizer
- •USCCA Handgun Basics for Women
- •Unarmed/Less Lethal self-defense
NYS Security Guard Certification: - 8-hour Pre-Assignment Course (entry level) - 8-hour Annual In-Service (Unarmed) - 8-hour Annual In-Service (Armed) - 16-hour On-The-Job Training (OJT) - 47-hour Armed Guard Licensing Course
Instructors are DCJS certified and experienced with real security work demands.
- •Multi-State Concealed Carry Permit Course - Lecture-only instruction covering specific laws for multiple states, firearms safety, carry methods, and de-escalation techniques.
- •Lionspride Training Group - Advanced combat shooting focused on movement with purpose, unconventional shooting positions, and dynamic tactics for armed conflict scenarios.
- •Unarmed/Less Lethal Training - Non-firearm self-defense instruction for civilian and professional use.
Rochester Personal Defense
300 Air Park Drive, Suite #100 Rochester, NY 14624 📞 +1-585-406-6758 📧 [email protected] 🕐 Mon-Sun: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Bring your own lunch, snacks, and water to range courses. Eye/ear protection required (no flip-flops or open-toed shoes). See course schedule for enrollment dates.