American Firearms Instruction LLC empowers individuals and communities through connection. We provide responsible firearms safety training and CPR/AED/First Aid certification that link people to life‑saving skills, constitutional understanding, and personal responsibility. Our inclusive, judgment‑free approach ensures that anyone—civilians, professionals, or organizations—can access the training they need to stay safe and prepared. “Connecting Changes Everything” guides everything we do. We build trust, strengthen communities, and promote a culture of readiness, resilience, and ethical responsibility. Through education and principled advocacy, we help people connect to their potential and to the shared strength of a safer, more prepared society..
We have gained certification to be able re-qualify SECURITY OFFICER’S (SORA) for their requalifications. This is the same qualification course that you would receive if you re-qualified with your own department or with the New Jersey State Police. We are also able to certify your requirement of Use of Force for Security Officer’s. Interested security officer’s can contact us by email, phone or simply fill out the registration form below, go to our forms menu and fill out our Hold Harmless Agreement and return them with a copy of your security officer identification. All security officers must bring with them to the qualiciation, the firearm or firearms that they intend to carry and 90 rounds of ammunition for their qualification.
Step 1: Register using the form below
Click the button below to download the registration form. Go to our forms menu and click on our Hold Harmless Agreement. Fill out the forms and return to us by email or mail along with a copy of your security identification, SORA Training Certificate and payment. Payment can be made below or by check if mailing forms. Once we receive all relevant paperwork and payment, we will contact you for qualification scheduling.
Exciting news, we are now set up to offer the New Jersey Concealed Carry Qualifications for students. The New Jersey State Police have certified us as instructors. Before taking the qualification course, students must show proof of completion of a Firearms Safety Course. This could be the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course-Instructor Led Only. The course must have been taken within the last five years. We will not admit students who do not have a Firearms Safety Course that includes a firing qualification.(Military or Retired Military Identification will be accepted as satisfying this necessity.) The course is similar to the requirements that our Law Enforcement must go through. The entire course includes a shooting qualification. Each student must score 40 out of 50 rounds striking the target. This course of fire consists of strings of shooting from the 3-yard line all the way out to 15 yards. Each student must score a minimum of 40 out of 50 for our instructors to sign off on the qualification. Students are also required to qualify to fire the course using the holsters that they intend to conceal carry with. The target consists of the outline of a human body with a “Q” in the center. This type of target is referred to as the “FBI Q Target.” Students must bring each firearm they intend to conceal carry. They also need 50 rounds of ammunition for each firearm. Students will be expected to complete the fire qualification course. Each student has one chance to qualify with us. If the student does not pass the qualification, you will not get a refund. You must re-take the course to get your qualification. All students are required to provide a copy of their Firearms Identification Card. For our Out of State students, they must submit a copy of their State Concealed Carry Permit. They also need to provide a copy of their Driver’s License. Student are required by New Jersey State Law to qualify with all firearms that they intend to carry. This requirement includes every re-qualification. Students can’t use a firearm that they do not intend on carrying under their Concealed Carry Permit. Students must also show proficiency with the holster and magazines that they intend to conceal carry. This includes demonstrating the ability to exchange magazines during the course of fire. There is no time limit during the course of fire.
The other requirement to pass the Concealed Carry Permit Qualification is to take a Use of Force class. This class consists of about a half hour lecture. The lecture focuses on the Use of Force guidelines as directed by the New Jersey Attorney General’s office. With this course, students will get a printed copy of our PowerPoint presentation. They will also get the Use of Force guidelines as directed by the New Jersey Attorney General’s office. Once satisfying these requirements, then the students will obtain the required forms signed by the instructor. We will also keep a record of each qualification record.
NEW JERSEY CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT RENEWALS:
Under New Jersey Statute 2C:58-4, all New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit Renewals must include a firing qualification. The entire course consists of a shooting qualification. Each student must score 40 out of 50 rounds by striking the target. This course of fire consists of strings of shooting from the 3-yard line all the way out to 15 yards. Each student must score a least of 40 out of 50 for our instructors to sign off on the qualification. Students are also required to qualify to fire the course using the holsters that they intend to conceal carry with. The target consists of the outline of a human body with a “Q” in the center. This type of target is referred to as the “FBI Q Target.” New Jersey Statutes Annotated 2C:58-4(a) states “2C:58-4. a. Scope and duration of authority. Anyone who holds a valid permit to carry a handgun issued under this section is authorized to carry the firearm. This permit is valid for carrying a handgun. This must be done in a holster. The handgun must be concealed on their person in all parts of this State. This excludes areas prohibited by subsection e. of N.J.S.2C:39-5 and section 7 of P.L.2022, c.131 (C.2C:58-4.6). One permit is enough for all handguns owned by the holder. But, it applies only to a handgun carried by the actual and legal holder of the permit. Exceptions are provided in subsection b. of section 6 of P.L.2022, c.131 (C.2C:58-4.5). The holder is not authorized to carry a handgun openly. However, brief and incidental exposure of a handgun is allowed while transferring it to or from a holster. It is also allowed if due to the shifting of the person’s body position or clothing. Such an exposure shall be deemed a de minimis infraction within the contemplation of N.J.S.2C:2-11.
All permits to carry handguns shall expire two years from the date of issuance. For an employee of an armored car company, permits shall expire when employment with the company is terminated. This applies if termination occurs earlier. Permits may thereafter be renewed every two years. They must be renewed in the same manner. The renewal is dependent on the same conditions as in the case of original applications. (https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/title-2c/section-2c-58-4/.) This statute applies to all our students who are renewing their New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit with us. If anyone has any questions or concerns about the re-qualifications, please feel free to contact us at your convenience.
Skills Learned:
Each student will demonstrate to the instructor their ability to safely finish the qualification course. They must accurately finish the course. Students need to reach a minimum score of 40 rounds inside the outline of the “Q Target” for the qualification. Students will demonstrate drawing safely. They will do this accurately from a concealed carry holster sized for their firearm. Students must qualify using the holster that they will be carrying their firearm concealed. Students will learn the Attorney General’s guidelines regarding the Use of Force. They will get a printout of the PowerPoint presentation. They will also get the New Jersey Attorney General’s guidelines about Use of Force. Upon completion of the qualification course and the classroom instruction, the student must pass a written test scoring 100 percent. Then the instructor will fill out a copy of the New Jersey Private Citizen Certification Training record. The student will submit this document with their concealed carry permit application to the Municipal Police Department/New Jersey State Police.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Instructor:
Thomas J. Wilson
Step 1: Register for class.
Click on the button below to view the fillable word document Registration Form. Read and fill out the form. Complete the American Firearms Policy Compliance Confirmation form. Include the American Firearms Instruction Hold Harmless agreement. Provide documentation of a completed Firearms Safety course equivalent to the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting. Return to us by email or regular mail. Any student living outside of New Jersey does not need to fill in the SBI Number or Firearms Identification Card. Fill out the information on all forms to register for the training. Once we receive the registration form, we will review the documents. After reviewing the documentation, we will contact the student. We also need the payment before contacting the student. We will then schedule the actual qualification. Please include student’s availability for scheduling.
NEW JERSEY CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT REGISTRATION FORM:
Once registered, please make payment so that your seat will be saved. Seats are saved once payment is received, not once registered. Once registration form, Concealed Carry Hold Harmless Form, Copy of Firearms Identification Card, Policy Compliance Confirmation Form, and payment has been paid and forms received, we will cobntct the student to schedule the actual qualification. Please include student’s availibility for scheduling.
DISCLAIMER:American Firearms Instruction LLC can’t be held liable or responsible for any changes. These changes might occur after a student finishes any training or qualifications used in your applications. The above listed information shows the generally accepted qualification requirements. These are directed by the New Jersey State Police and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office.
New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit is not generally recommended for beginner shooters. All students are required to be proficient with their firearm and drawing from a holster. American Firearms Instruction LLC does not teach drawing from a holster for this course. We will spend about 15 minutes on drawing from a holster refresher. This is not to be construed as drawing from a holster training. The instructor has the discretion to assess safety. Any student who is unsafe while drawing from a holster will not be allowed to continue. As stated above, this course is pass or fail.
Any student who fails the course due to unsafe practices will be required to pay again. Failure due to holster draw or poor marksmanship also necessitates paying again. You will need to retake the course.
We have gained certification to be able re-qualify Retired Police Officer’s for their six month requalifications. This is the same qualification course that you would receive if you re-qualified with your own department or with the New Jersey State Police. We are also able to certify your requirement of Use of Force for Law Enforcement. Interested retired officer’s can contact us by email, phone or simply fill out the registration form below, go to our forms menu and fill out our Hold Harmless Agreement and return them with a copy of your retired identification. All retired officers must bring with them to the qualiciation, the firearm or firearms that they intend to carry and 90 rounds of ammunition for each firearm that they are going to qualify with and a concealed carry holster for the firearms that they are going to qualify with.
Step 1: Register using the form below
Click the button below to download the registration form. Go to our forms menu and click on our Hold Harmless Agreement. Fill out the forms and return to us by email or mail along with a copy of your retired identification and payment. Payment can be made below or by check if mailing forms. Once we receive all relevant paperwork and payment, we will contact you for qualification scheduling.
Our instructors offer one-on-one firearm’s instruction. This is for those who need extra Firearm’s Instruction outside of a classroom or event setting. We can help with shooting fundamentals. Students need some extra practice to hone their shooting skills. They have questions about shooting fundamentals. First-time shooters are not sure if they want to partake in the shooting sports.
Our instructor’s bring vast experience and knowledge in all facets of the shooting sports and firearms. We believe in giving our full attention to our students. We pass on our knowledge to enhance their learning about shooting fundamentals. They also learn about the many different aspects of shooting sports.
Our Individual Firearms Instruction fee is $75.00 per hour of instruction.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Step 1: Register Online for the Class
Click the button below to register for the class. Fill out the form below. Also, finish our Hold Harmless Agreement Form found on our home page under the category of Forms. Fill out the information on both forms. Once you have filled in the required information, sign each form. You can then mail your forms to our Post Office Box. Alternatively, you can email them to us.
We offer one-on-one instruction with an NRA Certified Instructor’s for any further instruction that a student may need. Once registered, please make payment so that we can schedule with the range. The price for one-on-one instruction is per hour, with a minimum of two hour sessions(that would be $150.00 minimum.) Seats are saved once payment is received, not once registered.
The NRA Hunter Clinics are taught by Certified and Experienced Hunters. The course is designed to teach advanced hunting skills to all hunters regardless of experience or age. The NRA Instructors are given access to up-to-date, educationally sound training manuals that are reinforced by highly praised NRA Hunter Skills Series books. Regardless of how, where or what you hunt, the NRA has an instructor lead program that will interest you. The current topics offered are Whitetail Deer Hunting, Western Big-Game Hunting, and Wild Turkey Hunting.
Dates and Locations
Coming soon in 2022.
Instructor
Thomas J. Wilson
Step 1: Register Online for the Class
Click the button below to register for the class on the NRA website. Choose the correct class and instructor, and fill out the information to register for training.
NRA Carry Guard Insurance/Training is a program developed for the NRA and Military/Law Enforcement Experts for the person who carries a firearm concealed. The NRA is developing a network of Instructors across the country to train as instructors to offer this class to the public. Not only does this program offer different levels of insurance, it also offers different levels of training for the student to fit their budget and needs for concealed carry.
Skills Learned
The students will learn how to improve their personal safety strategies using concealed carry. Students are also taught techniques and tactics that can be used to prevent and help avoid becoming easy victims/targets of crime while concealed carry.
Dates and Locations
Coming soon in 2019
Instructor
Thomas J. Wilson
Step 1: Register Online for the Class
Click the button below to register for the class on the NRA website. Choose the correct class and instructor, and fill out the information to register for training.
