Handgun Safety - Concealed Carry

OCC's Handgun Safety Course is taught by NYS DCJS-certified firearms instructors and fulfills requirements for obtaining an unrestricted pistol permit "Concealed Carry Permit" in Onondaga, Madison, Cayuga, and Seneca counties.

 This course is a 16-hour classroom experience with an additional 2 hours of live fire experience.

• Students will be expected to bring their issued course materials every day of the course.
• Students will be expected to pass a written final exam to complete the classroom portion of the course.
• Students will then be expected to pass the live fire portion of course using simulation firearms.
• The course is held over 2 days in classroom sessions, with 2 hours of weapons manipulation and live fire instruction and evaluation on the 2^nd day.

In addition to passing the written test with a minimum score of 80%, students must also demonstrate the ability to:

• Load/unload a pistol
• Draw a pistol from a holster and acquire the target
• Demonstrate the correct immediate action drills for a type I or type II stoppage.
• Hit an 11 inch by 25.5 inch target at a distance of 4 yards with 4 out of 5 simulation rounds.
• Students are required to attend all 16 hours of instruction. Any late arrivals or early departures will be required to purchase a ticket for a future class.

DO NOT BRING ANY FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION TO THIS COURSE. ALL COURSE MATERIALS TO INCLUDE FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION WILL BE PROVIDED.