Cold Springs Precision

NYS Pistol Permit & Firearms Training For Onondaga And Madison County

New to firearms? We’ll guide you step by step through your New York pistol permit process while helping you feel safe, confident, and in control. No experience needed, just a willingness to learn.

Why Train With Cold Springs Precision

It’s Bigger Than The Gun.

Whether you’re brand new or looking to sharpen your skills, we offer more than just a place to shoot—we provide real firearm safety training built around your needs. Led by owner and instructor Warren Abbott, whose decades of experience span from competitive marksmanship to real-world defensive training, our approach is hands-on, practical, and focused on helping you make informed decisions, not sales-driven ones. From earning your New York pistol permit certificate to building confidence with the firearm you already own, you’ll gain the skills to train effectively, even off the range, identify and fix issues other instructors often miss, and develop the awareness needed for true self-defense. This isn’t just about guns. It’s about safety, confidence, and the ability to protect what matters most.

Pre-Permit & Pistol Safety Classes

NYS Pre-Pistol Course Series (Enhanced with Try Before You Buy)

Cold Springs Precision’s NYS-required pre-pistol course for Onondaga and Madison County, goes beyond the standard curriculum by giving students a true hands-on experience before they ever make a purchase. In addition to covering all state-mandated safety and instructional requirements, CSP includes a unique “Try Before You Buy” session where students can safely handle and compare a wide variety of firearms.…
Starts May 11, 2026
$299

Securing Places of Worship with Firearms

Existing, pistol Permit REQUIRED except for Pastors & their spouses. Cold Springs Precision’s Securing Places of Worship 100 course is designed to be the gateway class to further training for pastors and their security teams, providing, real-world training to protect congregations in today’s evolving threat environment. No prerequisites are required but even the skilled will learn more.  With the increasing…
Starts May 11, 2026
$0

Firearm On-Premise Permit

The class you need for an "On Premise" pistol permit in Onondaga & Madison counties in NY State. Class schedule dates are the same as modules 2 and 3 of the 5 part concealed carry class, 6-10pm evenings. Class 2 is on guns and equipment, and staying safe with good choices. Class 3 covers psychology, 3 rules of a gunfight,…
Starts May 12, 2026
$60

Try Handguns Before You Buy

Cold Springs Precision’s Try Before You Buy course is designed for NYS pistol permit holders who want to purchased a firearm and want to make a confident, informed decision. This course provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of firearms before committing to a purchase. Participants will experience different makes and models— and even types—from…
Starts May 15, 2026
$195

Firearm Fundamentals & Skills Refresher

Existing, valid pistol Permit is required. Bring your gun and at least 50 to 100 rounds of ammo to advance your pistol shooting fundamentals.  No prerequisite class is required. Cold Springs Precision’s Firearm Fundamentals & Skills Refresher course is designed for firearm owners who want to build, reinforce, or revisit the core principles of safe and effective firearm use. Whether…
Starts May 15, 2026
$155
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