R.t. Smoke 'N' Gun Shop

Gold Shield Training Center has been operating in Mount Vernon since 1992, building a reputation as one of the leading training facilities in the New York metropolitan area. The operation is privately owned and run by principals involved in every aspect of the business—no corporate middleman.

Gold Shield specializes in state-required training for security industry personnel and civilian firearms licensing:

• •Pistol Permit Courses (16-hour and 47-hour options available)
• •Security Guard & Armed Guard License Training
• •Armored Car Guard License Training
• •Peace Officer Certification
• •HR 218 Training (federal officer reciprocal carry)
• •Article 35 - Use of Force Instruction
• •Range Safety Officer Certification
• •Emergency Medical Training
• •Live Fire Assessment with certified examiners

They're recognized as the area leader in assisting people with obtaining NYS & NYC firearms licenses. The difference here is the full-service approach: they guide applicants through paperwork, answer questions via email, track process changes with NYC, and handle administrative details. Customer testimonials highlight staff holding firearms aside for months during permit processing without charging fees.

All instructors are certified by New York State's Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), New York Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors program, or the National Rifle Association Law Enforcement Instructors division. They operate in accordance with their federal firearms licensed dealer partnership.

Address: 40 West First Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Phone: 914-667-2299 (Local) | 1-877-TRAIN-U-4 (Toll Free) Email: [email protected]

Municipal parking available directly across the street from the facility.