Dutchess County

As you may have heard, the NYS budget was signed on May 27th. Within that budget was a provision outlawing the sale of Glock pistols in NYS along with any other pistol that uses a cruciform trigger bar. This will take effect on May 31, 2027. Below is the text from the budget bill:

"Cruciform trigger bar" means a component in a semi-automatic pistol that serves as a linkage between the trigger and the firing pin and has its sear incorporated in a cross-shaped surface.

Any dealer in firearms or gunsmith who, on or after May thirty-first, two thousand twenty-seven, sells, transfers, disposes of, or transports or ships as merchandise a convertible pistol shall be guilty of a class D felony.

On a positive note, on May 18^th the Second Circuit court affirmed a lower court's ruling that New York cannot ban licensed gun owners from carrying firearms on private property open to the public, like stores or restaurants.

This basically eliminates NYS Penal law 265.01D dealing with restricted locations. Private businesses that do not want firearms on their property must post a sign indicating firearms are not welcome.

Stay in touch with 2BearArms for all the latest updates to laws and regulations in NYS.

New Offering: StopBox Safes Now Available
We’re excited to announce that 2BearArms is now an authorized StopBox dealer. These secure, quick-access safes meet New York State storage requirements and are ideal for both home and vehicle use. We’re offering introductory pricing for a limited time, so reach out now to secure yours before inventory tightens.

Women on Target
Registration for our Women on Target program, scheduled for Saturday, September 12, is now open. These programs are in high demand and fill up quickly.

Also, we are looking for feedback and interest in a women-only monthly pistol clinic. This focused training opportunity is being designed to build real confidence and skills. It will mirror and build off our Women on Target program. Reach out if you would be interested in this one evening a month program. 

NYS 18-Hour Pistol Permit Courses — Register Now
If you’re serious about obtaining your concealed carry permit, don’t wait. We currently have limited openings in our next two courses:

• A flexible four-session format
• A streamlined one-day course

We work with your schedule and provide more live-fire range time than any other training provider in the Hudson Valley—giving you real, practical experience you won’t get elsewhere.

Ready to Level Up? Become an Instructor
For experienced shooters, our NRA instructor certification course is your path to teaching and leading others. Demand for qualified instructors continues to grow—this is your opportunity to step into that role.

Spots are limited across all programs, and courses continue to fill quickly.
If you don’t see a time that works for you, reach out—we’ll help build a schedule that does.

Our summer private, 1on1 lessons are booking now. Reach out to find a day/time that works for you. 

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Best regards,
Philip

NYS 18HR PISTOL PERMIT COURSE

Saturdays, July 25 & August 1
8:00am - 5:00pm both Sessions
2BearArms Training Center - Wappingers Falls

The mandated NYS training course required to obtain a pistol permit in NYS. This course also covers those applying to NYC. Open to non-residents of NY also!!

NRA BASICS OF PISTOL SHOOTING INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Thursday/Friday, August 27/28-5:30pm-10:00pm AND Saturday, August 29-8:00am-4:0pm
Provides experienced shooters the necessary information and training needed to become a NRA certified INSTRUCTOR. 
LINK TO REGISTER