Professional firearms training that builds skill, confidence, and preparedness — empowering responsible gun owners to protect what matters most.
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Note: Payment is required to reserve your spot. For the NYS 18-hour course, enrollment is split into Part 1 (9 hours) and Part 2 (9 hours). Part 2 requires completion of Part 1. For private coaching, select your hours (quantity) during Square checkout. After checkout, your instructor will contact you using the email provided to confirm your training date, time, and any additional details.
Core offerings designed to support pistol permit applicants, carry-focused students, and those seeking one-on-one coaching.
The NYS 18-Hour CCW Firearms Safety Course Part 1 provides comprehensive training on firearm safety, handling, and legal considerations. This session covers key topics such as Article 35 and the use of force, ensuring participants gain a thorough understanding of responsible firearm ownership and operation.
The NYS 18-Hour CCW Firearms Safety Course Part 2 offers comprehensive training designed to meet New York State concealed carry compliance. This course focuses on hands-on practice, including live-fire exercises, to ensure students develop practical skills and confidence.
Prerequisite: completion of Part 1.
A fundamentals-focused course for new or returning shooters that covers safety, handling, marksmanship, and responsible pistol ownership.
Concealed carry instruction for licensed pistol permit holders who want to build practical skills, decision-making, and confidence with defensive carry.
One-on-one or small-group coaching tailored to your experience level, goals, and schedule — from fundamentals to skill refinement.
Personal safety strategies and proactive awareness skills for everyday life. Designed for all experience levels — no firearms handling involved.
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Hudson River Tactical is built around a clear belief: firearms ownership carries serious responsibility, and training should reinforce safe habits, disciplined handling, personal protection, and respect for the community we live in.
Our focus begins with firearms safety. Every course is built to promote safe gun handling, muzzle awareness, trigger discipline, secure storage practices, and a mindset that treats every firearm with respect at all times.
We also emphasize the expected attitude that should come with responsible ownership: calm decision-making, discipline under stress, accountability for every action, and a commitment to handling firearms in a manner that protects yourself and everyone around you.
For many students, training is about more than marksmanship. It is about being better prepared to protect yourself, your family, and your home with judgment, confidence, and an understanding of when force should and should not be used.
Hudson River Tactical is proud to serve the Hudson Valley community. Training is intended to strengthen responsible gun ownership locally by helping everyday people develop sound safety habits, practical skills, and a mindset rooted in respect for family, neighbors, and community standards.
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Organizations that advocate for firearm rights, safety, and constitutional protections.
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