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The TRAINING page remains under construction, and updated information will continue to be added to the RESOURCES page.
The TRAINING page remains under construction, and updated information will continue to be added to the RESOURCES page.
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>>>>> 2021 Courses and Training Schedule <<<<<
The 2021 course catalog and training schedule are now posted.
Please take a few minutes to read through the information on this Home page to learn how to access the course information and forms on this website.
>>>>> # BH-1: Basic Handgun (for pistol license) <<<<<
We are offering the Basic Handgun course for those intending to acquire a pistol license, on Sunday June 27 from 08:00 - 16:00 hrs. at the Deerfield Fish & Game Club, Deerfield, NY. This course is based directly from the first 8 hours of the instructor led classroom NRA Basic Pistol course, and currently meets the Pistol Licensing Office requirements of Oneida, Herkimer and Madison Counties. If you do not reside in the specified Counties, please check with your County's Licensing Officer to determine if BH-1 (first 8 hours of original NRA Basic Pistol Safety classroom course) will meet the requirements of your County before registering for this course.
The course will be limited to 10 students because of Covid restrictions. Pre-registration is required 21 days in advance of the scheduled course date. Please bring a lunch.
For more info, go to the "Programs" navigation menu, hover over "Armed Citizen", then hover over "FITG Courses", and select the "Basic Handgun (pistol license)" in the drop down menu. The class date is posted in the 2021 Calendar.
>>>>> # 702: NYS 47 Hr. Firearms Training Course for Armed Guards <<<<<
We are currently accepting applications for the NYS 47-Hr. Firearms Training Course for Armed Security Guards. You may download a copy of the "Security Guard Training School Enrollment" form on the "Security Professionals" page in the "Programs" navigation menu. Class dates are posted in the 2021 Calendar.
Open enrollment start date: 4/12/2021 - - - Open enrollment close date: 7/23/21
>>>>> # CDHS: Consolidated Defensive Handgun Shooting <<<<<
This is a "direct multi-level progression" defensive handgun shooting course conducted concurrently with NYS 47 hour Armed Security Guard training program. The student will be integrated with the security guard training school trainees for the duration of this course. The program incorporates a consolidation of the basic through intermediate training offered in several FITG courses, and includes classroom coverage of NYS Article 35.
#CDHS provides an excellent training opportunity at a reduced cost for those students wanting to learn defensive shooting skills, without pursuing armed security guard licensing.
For more info, go to the "Programs" navigation menu, hover over "Armed Citizen", then hover over "FITG Courses", and select the "Consolidated Defensive Handgun Shooting Course" in the drop down menu. Class dates are posted in the 2021 Calendar.
Open enrollment start date: 4/12/2021 - - - Open enrollment close date: 7/23/2021
>>>>> NYS DCJS - Attn: Armed Guards <<<<<
Effective immediately, per NYS DCJS: Student telephone numbers are required to be submitted and attached to copies of pistol permits for firearms training.
>>>>> COVID-19 Policy When Attending Courses <<<<<
Policy at the range and in classroom will adhere to County COVID-19 regulations requiring the use of a mask and social distancing until further notice. Be sure to have a mask when attending range or classroom.
>>>>> Prerequisites for All Courses/Trainings/Certifications for All Students <<<<<
All prospective applicants intending to take any training/instruction/certification or recertification class through DFTF, LLC/www.fitgny.com, are required to pre-register at least 21 days in advance of the scheduled course start date. Please see the amended policy (for registration, payment, attendance and refund) effective February 22, 2019. The amended policy is posted on the PROGRAMS page.
>>> NYS FIREARM OWNERS <<<
There are issues in NYS that require your attention - - - see CURRENT POSTINGS on our RESOURCES page (select RESOURCES on the menu bar).
The 2021 course catalog and training schedule are now posted.
Please take a few minutes to read through the information on this Home page to learn how to access the course information and forms on this website.
>>>>> # BH-1: Basic Handgun (for pistol license) <<<<<
We are offering the Basic Handgun course for those intending to acquire a pistol license, on Sunday June 27 from 08:00 - 16:00 hrs. at the Deerfield Fish & Game Club, Deerfield, NY. This course is based directly from the first 8 hours of the instructor led classroom NRA Basic Pistol course, and currently meets the Pistol Licensing Office requirements of Oneida, Herkimer and Madison Counties. If you do not reside in the specified Counties, please check with your County's Licensing Officer to determine if BH-1 (first 8 hours of original NRA Basic Pistol Safety classroom course) will meet the requirements of your County before registering for this course.
The course will be limited to 10 students because of Covid restrictions. Pre-registration is required 21 days in advance of the scheduled course date. Please bring a lunch.
For more info, go to the "Programs" navigation menu, hover over "Armed Citizen", then hover over "FITG Courses", and select the "Basic Handgun (pistol license)" in the drop down menu. The class date is posted in the 2021 Calendar.
>>>>> # 702: NYS 47 Hr. Firearms Training Course for Armed Guards <<<<<
We are currently accepting applications for the NYS 47-Hr. Firearms Training Course for Armed Security Guards. You may download a copy of the "Security Guard Training School Enrollment" form on the "Security Professionals" page in the "Programs" navigation menu. Class dates are posted in the 2021 Calendar.
Open enrollment start date: 4/12/2021 - - - Open enrollment close date: 7/23/21
>>>>> # CDHS: Consolidated Defensive Handgun Shooting <<<<<
This is a "direct multi-level progression" defensive handgun shooting course conducted concurrently with NYS 47 hour Armed Security Guard training program. The student will be integrated with the security guard training school trainees for the duration of this course. The program incorporates a consolidation of the basic through intermediate training offered in several FITG courses, and includes classroom coverage of NYS Article 35.
#CDHS provides an excellent training opportunity at a reduced cost for those students wanting to learn defensive shooting skills, without pursuing armed security guard licensing.
For more info, go to the "Programs" navigation menu, hover over "Armed Citizen", then hover over "FITG Courses", and select the "Consolidated Defensive Handgun Shooting Course" in the drop down menu. Class dates are posted in the 2021 Calendar.
Open enrollment start date: 4/12/2021 - - - Open enrollment close date: 7/23/2021
>>>>> NYS DCJS - Attn: Armed Guards <<<<<
Effective immediately, per NYS DCJS: Student telephone numbers are required to be submitted and attached to copies of pistol permits for firearms training.
>>>>> COVID-19 Policy When Attending Courses <<<<<
Policy at the range and in classroom will adhere to County COVID-19 regulations requiring the use of a mask and social distancing until further notice. Be sure to have a mask when attending range or classroom.
>>>>> Prerequisites for All Courses/Trainings/Certifications for All Students <<<<<
All prospective applicants intending to take any training/instruction/certification or recertification class through DFTF, LLC/www.fitgny.com, are required to pre-register at least 21 days in advance of the scheduled course start date. Please see the amended policy (for registration, payment, attendance and refund) effective February 22, 2019. The amended policy is posted on the PROGRAMS page.
>>> NYS FIREARM OWNERS <<<
There are issues in NYS that require your attention - - - see CURRENT POSTINGS on our RESOURCES page (select RESOURCES on the menu bar).
2021 Schedule
To view currently posted courses/trainings for 2021, please use the 2021 CALENDAR button at the bottom of the image on the Home page, this is the only way to access the schedule. Courses/trainings may continue to be added during the year as time and circumstances allow.
To view currently posted courses/trainings for 2021, please use the 2021 CALENDAR button at the bottom of the image on the Home page, this is the only way to access the schedule. Courses/trainings may continue to be added during the year as time and circumstances allow.
SAFETY
To view the SAFETY page, select SAFETY on the navigation menu bar.
The page contains downloadable firearm safety rules.
PROGRAMS
Master Program Catalog for 2021
To view the Master Program Catalog for 2021 Courses and Services, select PROGRAMS on the navigation menu bar.
Aside from Programs, the page also contains the new policy (amended 2019), and all registration forms except those for Security Professionals.
Master Program Catalog for 2021
To view the Master Program Catalog for 2021 Courses and Services, select PROGRAMS on the navigation menu bar.
Aside from Programs, the page also contains the new policy (amended 2019), and all registration forms except those for Security Professionals.
Course Enrollment Forms
The PROGRAMS page contains registration forms for all courses on the FITG website except those for Security Professionals
FITG, NRA, and HR218 registration forms - all on PROGRAMS page
- Select PROGRAMS on the navigation menu bar.
Security Guard Program registration form
- Hover over PROGRAMS on the navigation menu bar, find and select the SECURITY PROFESSIONALS page in the drop down menu. Security Guard program policy is also located on the SECURITY PROFESSIONALS page.
- For Law Enforcement Programs please contact Mike by phone (CONTACT US page)
The PROGRAMS page contains registration forms for all courses on the FITG website except those for Security Professionals
FITG, NRA, and HR218 registration forms - all on PROGRAMS page
- Select PROGRAMS on the navigation menu bar.
Security Guard Program registration form
- Hover over PROGRAMS on the navigation menu bar, find and select the SECURITY PROFESSIONALS page in the drop down menu. Security Guard program policy is also located on the SECURITY PROFESSIONALS page.
- For Law Enforcement Programs please contact Mike by phone (CONTACT US page)
FITGroup credentials
Select FITGROUP on navigation menu bar
Mission Statement
Hover over FITGROUP on navigation bar and select OUR MISSION
Team Members
Who are the FITGroup? - Hover over FITGROUP on navigation bar and select TEAM MEMBERS
Select FITGROUP on navigation menu bar
Mission Statement
Hover over FITGROUP on navigation bar and select OUR MISSION
Team Members
Who are the FITGroup? - Hover over FITGROUP on navigation bar and select TEAM MEMBERS
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Last Updated: 04/15/2021