HERE WE GO AGAIN!
The State of New Jersey is at it once more. The NJ Concealed Carry regulations have undergone another revamp, specifically addressing the training requirements. These updates come swiftly on the heels of the changes made in July of this year. The good news is, this new course of fire isn’t as rigorous as the one before.
If you’re wondering about the details, it’s crucial to read the memo released by the New Jersey Attorney General. This document gives a clear picture and framework for understanding whether or not you might need to “requalify”. You can access the memo at this link: https://nj.gov/njsp/firearms/pdf/Memo_to_LE.pdf
Once you’ve perused the memo, you’ll note vital takeaways for anyone holding a NJ Concealed Carry Permit. For instance, if you haven’t completed the HQC2-Modified (this being the course of fire that the State mandated around July 1, 2023) or haven’t successfully undergone a CCARES evaluation (a course of fire aligning with the protocol) by December 31, 2023, your permit might no longer be valid.
To check if you’ve complied with the CCARES protocol during your initial TTC Qualification Course, here are the criteria you must have met:
- A minimum of 50 scored rounds per participant. (The TTC Handgun Qualification Course met this).
- Secure at least an 80% passage rate using an FBI type Q target. (The TTC Handgun Qualification Course satisfied this).
- Fire a minimum of 10 rounds each from the 15, 10, 7, 5, and 3-yard lines. If you’ve shot fewer rounds from these distances, the balance must come from farther distances.
- Safely holster and unholster during the shooting course, which includes drawing the weapon from a secured holster for firing at each mandatory distance and then reholstering after completing the round. (The TTC Handgun Qualification Course passed this).
- Show proficiency in safe reloading during the shooting course. (The TTC Handgun Qualification Course covered this).
It’s essential to know that if you’ve already cleared the HQC2-Modified, which was set from the start of July 2023 to 15 September 2023, there’s no need to requalify. Kudos to those who managed to clear the HQC2-Modified – it’s a commendably comprehensive training course!
Lastly, remember that New Jersey isn’t rolling out an entirely new course of fire. Instead, they’ve outlined minimal standards each trainer should use as their protocol. Our team has curated a course of fire based on this, and we plan to have it up on our site soon. We believe it provides a realistic gauge of the NJ Concealed Carry Permit holder’s basic standards. This course of fire has been integrated into all our CCW Qualification Courses for NJ Permit sessions.
In the meantime, Keep Training!
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09January
Concealed Carry II 9am-12pm
09JanuaryHandgun Skills & Drills – Marksmanship 6pm-8pm
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10January
Concealed Carry III 9am-12pm
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11January
Concealed Carry IV 9am-12pm
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13January
Basic Handgun 8am-12pm
13JanuaryPerformance Handgun II 8am-11am
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14January
Holster Draw CCW Prep II 9am-12pm
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15January
Intermediate Handgun II 6pm-9pm
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16January
Handgun Skills & Drills – Movement 6pm-8pm
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18January
Tactical .22 Handgun 9am-12pm
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20January
H.I.T.S. (High Intensity Training Skills) #1 – Handgun 8am-9am
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21January
H.I.T.S. (High Intensity Training Skills) #2 – Rifle & Handgun 8am-9am
21JanuaryIntermediate Handgun I 9am-12pm
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22January
Advanced Handgun I 9am-12pm
22JanuaryHolster Draw CCW Prep I 6pm-9pm
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23January
Advanced Handgun II 9am-12pm
23JanuaryHandgun Skills/Drills for CCW 6pm-8pm
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24January
Advanced Handgun III 9am-12pm
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25January
Handgun Cleaning 6pm-8pm
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27January
Basic Handgun 8am-12pm
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28January
Intermediate Handgun II 9am-12pm
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29January
Expert Handgun I 9am-12pm
29JanuaryHolster Draw CCW Prep II 6pm-9pm
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Expert Handgun II 9am-12pm
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Expert Handgun III 9am-12pm