He made 4 hours seem like 2 hours. ~ Paul W. from Liverpool, NY, "Course taught with precision and humor. Matt keeps the material interesting and provides many examples to assist you with understanding the material. ~ Michael S. of Lewis Center, OH, "Very insightful course with PS&ED. Hope to see you again sometime." Kept it light and fun, while still managing to drive home all the important safety rules and tips. Some of the personal stories that Matt told hit home. New York State Basic Pistol Safety Course (16hrs plus Live-Fire) Im looking forward to gaining more knowledge through Matt and the other courses he offers." ~ Christie of Munnsville, NY, "I recently took my NYS Handgun Safety Course given by Instructor Matt Mallory with PS&Ed. This course was excellent just like his other ones." There was a lot to process and assimilate but Matt showed a high level of knowledge, experience and patience that translated into a comfortable level of confidence for me. Mr. Mallory was very attentive to our questions. I look forward to more opportunities. ~ Kathleen M. of Onondaga, NY, "I was afraid this course would compare to sitting in a 6 hour defensive driving course and didnt know what to expect. I look forward in participating in some additional training he offers." ~ Lloyd O. from Syracuse, NY, "Class was great very involved and impressive credentials. Matt was very clear and concise with the training course. I will be back to take several other courses!!! I plan on signing up for more courses in the near future." The way Matt interacted with us and we were able to ask questions in the middle of his presentation and everything was answered in a professional, quick, easy manor. ~ Jacob M. of Syracuse, NY, "Matt was very knowledgeable and answered everyones questions rather well. I feel very safe to continue journey of the using a fire arm and learning more under Mr.Mallory. Would highly recommend him for anyone finding themselves in need of obtaining their pistol permit. ~ Brett of Cicero, NY, "This class was fantastic. ~ James K. from Syracuse about our USCCA Certified Concealed Carry Course, "This was a great class. Matt does a very good job of conveying the seriousness and responsibility that comes with handgun ownership." It provided much relevant info on products and applications I didn't know. He is very approachable instructor. Matt was a great instructor and made sure everyone understood all the information that was presented. He stressed that use is a last resort, but emphasized the need to become skilled in proper firearm gripping, pointing (muzzling) and safety, such as with a misfire or hang fire event. Annual Training Requirement: 8 Hour Annual In-Service Training - This course must be completed each calendar year you hold . ~ Michael S. of Syracuse, NY, "Matt was very knowledgeable and answered everyones questions rather well. His teaching is done in way that is always safe and in a way that captivates the audience's attention. NYS 16 hour Concealed Carry Class - FTWNY I look forward to taking more classes. ~ Cheyene H. of Warners, NY, "I really enjoyed the class, very informative. ~ Markis M. from Illinois, There is a reason he wrote the book! The time went by quick and I enjoyed the experience. Matthew was very outgoing and knowledgeable. ~ Peter P. of Minoa, NY, "I was able to coordinate a private class with a smaller personal group. ~ John from Cicero, NY about our Multi-State Course, "I got approved for concealed carry with no restrictions, in Onondaga county. give our professionals a call. Pistol Permit Recertification TOP SHARE Requirements Under a recent change to New York State Law, people who have concealed carry permits are required to recertify their permit with the New York State Police every three years. His extensive experience provides real life examples of the Do's & Do not's of laws, safety, and proper marksmanship techniques; Not just routine target shooting but real life scenarios all responsible permit holders need to know & practice, but can't always do so during routine range time at most clubs. Matt is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent communicator. Your privacy is very important for us! Very happy with this course and instructor. you need to be safe. If there is one in your area, I highly suggest taking this class." Home To Utica Firearms, PistolBasics101.com & Handgunn.com. It was a fast 4 hours which speaks to how interesting and organized Matt was." The knowledge was top notch and every question asked there was always an intelligent answer that was said. Thanks for having me attend. The experience these instructors bring to the table is amazing. Would and have recommended to anyone wanting to get their pistol permit or just gain knowledge about the subject. The instructor was hilarious. IN BUSINESS. He certainly commands knowledge of the subject and relays it in an easy to understand manner. We look forward to helping you with all of your firearms and self-defense needs. Book your class now. ~ Daniel I. from Jamesville, NY, "Matt was awesome! He answered every question with confidence and left you knowing more than you asked for. I look forward to my continued business with him and his services." I will be continuing on with my handgun education through Matt." The information and drills were great ways to build skills and think about different scenarios. He was there for me in every aspect of safety, proper range protocols, loading & unloading my handgun as well as proper stance, sighting & shooting it with a reasonable level of success. I look forward to seeing you in the future!" I will be attending more classes in the future. This can help people who are opposed to guns learn what responsible gun ownership needs to look like.