Shadow Firearms & Tactics Academy

Shadow Firearms & Tactics Academy operates from West Haverstraw, NY, offering what they call "the world's best state-of-the-art virtual reality training academy." Their core differentiator: VirTra 300 simulators that deliver adjustable electric impulse feedback simulating hostile return fire—letting students train decision-making and reflexes without burning ammunition.

Shadow FTA serves three distinct populations:

• •Civilians: Conceal carry classes (NYS, NYC, NJ, FL, MD, DE, UT, CA, MA), home defense, recreational shooting
• •Security Professionals: Armed security qualification, executive protection training, guard licensing
• •Law Enforcement: Active and retired officers, active shooter instructor certification (ALERRT, ALICE, DHS certified)

• •Simulated training using VirTra 300 scenarios
• •Marksmanship assessment for each student
• •Awareness improvement through reality-based role play
• •Reflex reaction improvement and range-ready skills
• •Techniques for systematic personal defense improvement

"Train as you fight, and fight as you train. At Shadow FTA we train you not to get it right, but to ensure you don't get it wrong."

• •VirTra 300 simulator training
• •Concealed carry classes (multi-state)
• •NYC non-resident concealed carry
• •Active shooter instructor training
• •Executive protection training
• •HR 218 training (retired law enforcement)
• •CPR/AED certification
• •NRA training courses
• •Security guard courses and licensing
• •Stress vest and force-on-force scenarios
• •Airsoft training options