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Frequently Asked Questions
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The following minimum standards are covered:General firearm safety, including an overview of firearm and ammunition functions and operation, firearm cleaning and maintenance, safe handling practices, range safety rules, and proper holster considerations and rent entire strategies for safe concealed carry. Firearm safe storage requirements as defined in Penal Law 265.45 and 265.50 and general firearm secure storage and transportation best practices. State and federal gun laws including the possession disqualification and 18U.S.C 922(g) and New York State Law, restrictions on private sale or transfer of firearms under New York General Business law 898, and requirements for keeping firearm license information up to date properly registering pistols and revolvers, and license recertification and , if applicable renewal requirements including but not limited to the provision set forth in Article 265 and 400 of the penal law. Concealed carry situational awareness of surroundings, including firearm display and concealment. Conflict de-escalation tactics that include verbal and nonverbal strategies including retreating, that are intended to reduce the intensity of a conflict or crisis encountered. Adverse effects of alcohol and drug use as it pertains to firearm safety. Best practice when encountering law enforcement (e.g.traffic stop), including how to communicate throughout the encounter, considerations for disclosing concealed carry status and displaying a valid firearm license, obeying all commands given by the officer(s), and best practices for handling a firearm and self identification as a lawful concealed carry licensee if the firearm is visible when an officer responds to an incident. The statutorily defined sensitive places listed in Penal Law 265.01-e and the restricted places under Penal Law 265.01-d. Conflict management Use of deadly physical force, including the circumstances in which deadly physical force may be considered justified, and when there is the duty to retreat pursuant to Penal Law 35.15. Suicide prevention including recognizing signs of suicide risk and resources to ovation ass instance including a suicide hotline(e.g.988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) Basic principles of marksmanship, including stance, grip, sight, alignment, sight picture, breathing and trigger control
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Students will be assessed on the following during live firearm training:Range safety Safe drawing, target acquisition and re-holstering Dry firing Safe loading, and unloading of ammunition Performing a firearm condition check, and how to achieve and verify a safe and empty firearm condition. Safely discharging the firearm.
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Lastly students must demonstrate proficiency by successfully completing a live-fire assessment by doing the following.Perform a firearm condition check and demonstrate that the firearm is in a safe and empty condition. Without any ammunition loaded, safely draw the firearm from concealment , acquire a target and safely re-holster. Safely load the firearm with five rounds of ammunition, Not holster the loaded firearm. Maintain a ready position with the firearm safely pointed down range. On the instructors command to fire, aim at the target and fire all five rounds from a standing position , from a distance of 4 yard. The yards must be 25 ½ inch by 11 in ch paper target. Atleast four of the five rounds must be on target. Perform a firearm condition check and verify that the firearm is in a safe empty
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You will need to bring the following materials to class:NYS Residency ID Pen Notepad (optional) Pants OR Shorts with Belt Loops Rigid Belt That Fits Your Belt Loops Lunch We provide: All Training Pistols Ammunition Holsters Safety Protection Targets
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Course only open to NYS Residents who are 21 years or olderVisa holders (Work, Travel etc) Are NOT eligible for any courses involving firearms. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive the necessary completion certificate required to be submitted when applying for your CCW license with NYS.
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What are the rules at our airsoft facility?Experience the excitement of fitness and tactical training while also prioritizing safety. At our airsoft facility we enforce rules like no blind firing, and mandatory eye protection to ensure a fantastic and safe experience for all. Sportsmanship and honor is what we pride ourselves on. When you enter our field, you commit to these rules: keeping goggles on during play, respecting boundaries, firearm safety, and following field staff and instructor directions at all times! Playing safe is our number one priority. Whether you’re new to our field or a returning player, remember that following these rules means everyone can enjoy the thrill of airsoft safely and respectfully.
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What clothing should I wear?Eyewear, comfortable light weight clothing. Closed shoes. You’ll be doing obstacles, fitness, and shooting targets.
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Do you provide any protection?We provide rental gear eye wear, helmets, vests, airsoft firearms, and airsoft bbs for purchase.
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How old do you have to be to play?Must be Ages 10+
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How long are games?3 Hours Sessions
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What kind of games do we play?Interactive Target Shooting, Mission based scenarios, Open Gameplay, Timed Obstacle Course and more!
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How long will my BB's last me?You should bring enough for three magazine
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How long can I play?Sessions are normally 3 hours long. You can play for up to 3 hours.
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What is a scenario game?They are constantly changing, nothing is ever the same except some big parts to the obstacle course.
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What speed can I shoot my gun?400 Max
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