Rochester Personal Defense

We have taken our Handgun Basics course and merged it with the USCCA’s Basic Handgun course to use the best of both courses! 

No one should be without the education that it takes to safely own a handgun. This USCCA Basic Handgun course is designed for those of you who want to start learning how to shoot and how to develop the right mindset for the responsible gun owner. There is no need for any prior experience to participate, although more experienced shooters have taken the class and ended up learning some very valuable skills. 

In this LIVE FIRE course, we will answer important questions regarding your handgun and how it works, we will teach you how to shoot safely, efficiently and effectively, we will talk about the laws of having a gun and more! 

This LIVE FIRE course is taught by highly skilled and experienced instructors who love their work. They all know the importance of starting out right; and they all want to help you build a solid foundation so that you will be able to fully enjoy the shooting sports for a long time. 

You do not need a holster for this course. The Handgun Basics course is all about teaching you how to shoot the handgun. Then, in the Concealed Carry 1, or CCW1, you will learn how to carry, draw, and shoot. 

Successful completion of this course will allow you to attend the Concealed Carry 1 course.

THIS COURSE CAN BE USED AS PROOF OF LIVE FIRE TRAINING WHEN APPLYING FOR A FLORIDA NON RESIDENT PERMIT

Required Equipment:
For this class, you will need the following items:

• A NY State Pistol Permit
• A working firearm (Must be listed on your NY Permit)

IMPORTANT NOTE: As of July 10, 2025, any Sig-Sauer P320 variant (m17, m18, 320, compact, x carry, legion, etc) is banned from any training course, competition, or event that Rochester Personal Defense, LionsPride Training Group, or DFJ is conducting or has purview over.

If you have a Sig-Sauer P320 or variant, I apologize if this affects you, but I cannot risk the safety of attendees should an uncommanded discharge occur. (defined as the pistol firing without the trigger being pressed)

If a student with a P320 or variant shows up at a class, they cannot participate in the course with that pistol. They are welcome to borrow a different brand/model from another attendee, but they will not be allowed to use their Sig-Sauer P320 variant pistol in the course.

• 100 rounds of ammunition(MINIMUM)
• Eye and ear protection
• Proper footwear for the range. (No flip flops, thongs, crocs, slippers, etc)
• A notebook
• Water, snacks, and a lunch.

If you do not have any of the above items or have questions about anything, please contact us before registering