Rochester Personal Defense

The Concealed Carry Skills class will develop the fundamental skills necessary for you to safely and responsibly carry a concealed handgun and prevail in a violent encounter. 

Our job is to prepare you for the gunfight you hope never happens. If you do get into a gunfight tomorrow you will have the skills necessary to increase the odds in your favor because we have studied how gunfights happen and the ways criminals target you and react to your actions. We then train beyond the typical or average encounter so you are better prepared. 

The skills and techniques we teach are realistic and street proven. No smoke and mirrors, no egos, just pure training that will give you that edge in the fight. 

NOTE: Please review the Required Equipment list below. If you do not have something on the list, contact us before the class. Arriving without the complete list of specified gear will mean that you will not be able to fully participate in the course. 

More importantly, this is not a course for the new shooter. If you have never fired a handgun or have only fired your gun a few times, this is not the course to start with. You must be fully familiar with your handgun’s operation and overall firearm safety rules and practices 

If you are found not to have the skills to participate in this course, your tuition will be applied to another course more suited to your skill level. Afterwards, you may re-register for this course to continue training. 

THIS COURSE CAN BE USED TO APPLY FOR A FLORIDA NON RESIDENT PERMIT

Subjects Covered

• Eye and ear protection
• A working, reliable, defensive handgun

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.

• 300 rounds of ammunition minimum.
• 4 magazines or speed-loaders with holders
• A quality Inside the waistband (IWB) or Outside the waistband (OWB) holster
• A sturdy belt to hold your holster and magazine pouch
• Comfortable, weather appropriate footwear and clothing
• Lunch, water, and any snacks you need

• A valid NY State Pistol Permit
• This is not a course for the new shooter. If you have never fired a handgun or have only fired your gun a few times, this is not the course to start with. You must be fully familiar with your handgun’s operation and overall firearm safety rules and practices