WELCOME TO C&M DEFENSIVE TRAINING OFFERING FIREARMS TRAINING SINCE 2016
Responsible gun ownership starts here
NYS 18 Hr. Pistol Permit class schedule
June 6 & 7
July 11 & 12
Aug 22 & 23
See our spring firearms training schedule
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We offer a full array of firearms and ammunition Enjoy a friendly and personalized experience
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We have the ammunition for all your target and self defense needs
About Us
About Us
Meet your Instructors
Meet your Instructors
C&M Defensive Training was started by Claude D'Alessandro and Michael Runnalls. We both focused on this type of training nearly 10 years ago and it grew from there. We have combined our experience and knowledge to offer you even more training.
We offer defensive training courses for everyone from beginner to the most advanced shoote
C&M Defensive Training was started by Claude D'Alessandro and Michael Runnalls. We both focused on this type of training nearly 10 years ago and it grew from there. We have combined our experience and knowledge to offer you even more training.
We offer defensive training courses for everyone from beginner to the most advanced shooters. Pistol, rifle & shotgun courses are available . You will be educated, trained and prepared safely.
Claude and Michael have a combined 80+ years of firearms experience .
Certified NRA and USCCA Firearm Instructors
NRA Qualified Distinguished Experts in
Pistol
Defensive Pistol 1
Defensive Pistol 2
Meet your Instructors
Meet your Instructors
Meet your Instructors
Claude D'Alessandro is an NRA certified Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun Instructor, as well as an NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor
ALERRT - Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Instructor
Michael Runnalls is a NRA Certified Pistol Instructor. NRA Certified Home Firearms Safety Instructor
NRA Certified R
Claude D'Alessandro is an NRA certified Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun Instructor, as well as an NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor
ALERRT - Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Instructor
Michael Runnalls is a NRA Certified Pistol Instructor. NRA Certified Home Firearms Safety Instructor
NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
USCCA Certified firearms Instructor
ALERRT - Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Instructor
Owner of Country Outdoorsman
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Our Motto
Meet your Instructors
Our Motto
To properly educate and safely train individuals in the use and care of all types of firearms in a safe and no pressure environment.
YOUR SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY
RECENT TESTIMONIALS
Reviews from our January 2026 NYS CCIA class
What a great course led by excellent and thorough instructors. It was not the least bit boring and super informative. These guys know their stuff and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone just starting out or wanting to improve their skills and knowledge around firearms. Great job guys and thank you for the wonderful experience!
The class was great and very informative. The guys were excellent, knowledgeable, and very patient with beginners. They even go above and beyond to help in any way they can with questions outside of the course by being super accessible via phone. Overall, awesome guys and a great class
Dec. 12, 2024 by Nick
I recently had the pleasure of taking the New York State Firearm safety course with C&M Defensive.
Over the years I have taken a number of these classes as I'm licensed in 8 states to conceal carry. Never before have I felt compelled to write a review however this course was head and shoulders above any other I have taken. Claude and Michael provide a comfortable and inviting atmosphere in which to learn. Their knowledge, expertise and special brand of humor is unsurpassed as they managed to keep everyone engaged for 16 hours. The class contained students of all different levels of experience yet everyone in the class felt the lessons were specifically tailored for their needs.
I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get a CCW or just purchase a firearm in NYS.
Thanks again guys. Great job!
Dec.8 2024 by Todd
A+ ! A+ ! A+ ! !!! CM DEFENSIVE DELIVERS IN EVERY WAY!!!
I sought them out to receive government approved training needed for certification.
They delivered on all the required components but SO MUCH MORE! They care about making you safe not just about collecting fees.
My experience for the last couple of decades has been out of the areas of self-defense so I might qualify as worse than uninitiated.
Of course, they present the required curriculum. The real driver for my positive review is how they meet AND EXCEED their obligation. Without wasting time and without feeling rushed, they proceeded to efficiently deliver the class every practical interactive way possible with all the professionalism needed. The most satisfying aspect of this informative and necessary training class is that I came away with the sense that close family, perhaps caring uncles, delivered the sessions for my personal welfare. If you seek what they provide, I urge you to get it from them!
Certified Training Courses
NYS CCIA 18 Hour pistol Permit License class. Our certificate is accepted in Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. and many more throughout New york state including new york city
We offer an approved New York State CCIA 18 Hour concealed carry & Premises only pistol permit license class. This is the class you will need to obtain a pistol license in New York State.
The required training is offered by Certified NRA pistol instructors.
This class is all inclusive , range time, ammo, targets, and all equipment is included.
For more information on upcoming class dates and times see our training page.
Certified NRA Training
We provide a full range of certified NRA Training Courses:
Basic Pistol
Basic Rifle
Basic Shotgun
Personal Protection in the Home
Personal Protection Outside the Home
Defensive Pistol
NRA CCW
Range Safety Officer
Home Firearm Safety
Women On Target
Certified USCCA Training
We provide a full range of USCCA Training Courses:
Basic Handgun
Tactical Rifle
Home Defense Shotgun
Concealed Carry
Home Defense Fundamentals
Multiple 1 hour Mini Classes
Women's Handgun and Self Defense
Countering the Mass Shooter Training
Realtor safety
New Jersey NON Resident Civilian Concealed Carry Course
This NON resident New Jersey Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation course is required by the New Jersey State Police for all New York State Residents that have a NYS concealed carry pistol permit and are looking to apply for a NON resident NJ pistol license.
The required training is offered by Certified NRA pistol instructors.
MANDATORY
A NYS Concealed Carry Pistol Permit License is mandatory for this training Course.
Certified NRA
Concealed Carry Handgun Training
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Located in Middletown New York Call us 845-741-0733
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C & M Defensive Training
Call or text us anytime at 845-741-0733
Hours
By appointment only