Erie County Pistol Permit Class – Buffalo’s and WNY’s #1 NYS Concealed Carry Course

Looking to get your New York State Pistol Permit in Buffalo, Orchard Park, or anywhere in Erie County? You’re in the right place.

We offer the official 16-hour NYS Concealed Carry License Class — fully approved by the New York State Police and DCJS, and 100% compliant with the Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA).
We were the first approved instructors in Erie County and have been teaching this class longer than anyone else in Western New York.

Whether you’re a first-time applicant, upgrading a restricted permit, or looking to get your NYC carry license, this is the course you need to apply for your NYS and NYC Concealed Carry License.

Why Thousands Trust Firearms Training of Western NY:

• ✅ First Approved Class for Erie County & NYC

• ✅ Accurate, up-to-date legal instruction — not just wild guesses from your uncle who “saw a YouTube video once.”

• ✅ Support before, during, and long after class ends (only instructors in NY that offer this)

• ✅ Real-world training taught by law enforcement instructors 

Serving all of WNY, including Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, and beyond.
See the links below to view available class dates and register today!

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 Ready to Take Your NYS Concealed Carry Class?

We offer flexible NYS Pistol Permit (Concealed Carry) Classes approved for all counties — including Erie, Niagara, Nassau, and NYC.

 View Western NY (WNY) Class Dates & Locations
For students in Buffalo, Orchard Park, and surrounding areas — click here for the full WNY Pistol Permit Class Schedule.

 View NYC & Long Island Class Dates
Serving Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan — check the full NYC Concealed Carry Class Schedule.

 View Women-Only NYS Concealed Carry Class
Join our women-only class,  tailored specifically for female students. See our Women’s Only Pistol Permit Class Schedule.

Have a question?  Send us an e-mail or give us a call, we’re here to help you. And if we’re not available at the moment, we promise to get back to you within 24 hours. You can also find immediate resources in InfoSource.

info@ftwny.com or 716.903.2558

You can also fill out the contact form below and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

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