Tri-State Training, LLC offers a New Jersey Concealed Carry Class, designed to fulfill the mandatory training and qualification requirements to apply for a New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC). Whether you reside in New Jersey or travel to or through New Jersey, this course ensures you meet all legal and practical standards required under New Jersey law.
1. Eligibility Requirements:
- New Jersey Residents:
- Must meet all state requirements, including being at least 21 years old, passing background checks, and meeting New Jersey qualification standards.
- Non-Residents:
Non-residents can apply directly for a New Jersey Permit to Carry (PTC). New Jersey does not recognize out-of-state permits through reciprocity, so non-residents must complete New Jersey-approved training and qualification to legally carry.
- Tuition:
- $175.00 (includes range fees)
- $50.00 Paperwork assistance (if needed)
2. Course Curriculum:
- Legal Considerations:
- Comprehensive instruction on New Jersey’s strict firearm regulations, concealed carry restrictions, and prohibited sensitive locations.
- Self-Defense Laws:
- Clear guidance on New jersey’s self-defense statutes, the legal duty to retreat in public spaces, and what constitutes justifiable force.
- Situational Awareness & Conflict De-escalation:
- Proven strategies for identifying threats, maintaining spatial awareness, and safety avoidance escalation.
- Firearm Safety:
- Fundamental rules and best practices for safe gun handling, transport, and management, specifically tailored for concealed carry.
- Concealed Carry Techniques:
- Effective methods for carrying concealed, including proper holster selection, garment choices, retention, and maintaining fast, safe access to your firearm.
3. Firing Range Training:
- Live Fire Exercise:
- Complete hands on live-fire practice at the shooting range to demonstrate safe firearm handling, sight alignment, and functional accuracy.
- Basic and Foundational Marksmanship:
- Structured instruction tailored for all skill levels – building shooter confidence, safety habits, and consistent shot placement from the ground up.
4. Application Process Guidance:
- Resident & Non-Resident Assistance:
- Step-by-step guidance on completing and navigating the New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) application process.
- Documentation and Submission Support:
- We review required forms, supporting documentation, and exact submission procedures for local police departments or the New Jersey State Police (NJSP).
5. Certification:
- Official Course Completion:
- Graduates receive an official certificate of completion required to submit with your New Jersey PTC application.
- Multi-State Application Value:
- Your training documentation can also support applications in states that recognize New Jersey qualification standards or offer non-resident permit options.
6. Non-Resident Considerations:
- Out-of-State Applicants & Travel:
- Clear breakdown of how New Jersey laws apply to non -residents, rules for carrying while traveling through the state, and exact steps for non-residents to legally obtain a New Jersey Permit to Carry (PTC).
7. Additional Details:
- Duration: The course typically spans a full day (usually 6 hours),
8. Post-Class Support:
- Questions and Follow-Up: Tri-State Training, LLC often provides support after the class for any questions you may have regarding your permit application, additional training, or clarification on any aspects of the course material.
Register & pay Class Fee $175.00
Pay paperwork fee $50.00
Since New Jersey does not honor any other states concealed carry permit, reciprocity information can be located at the handgun law website.

