This image shows students participating in a live-fire concealed carry training session at Gun For Hire’s indoor range. Under the supervision of certified instructors, students practice safe firearm handling, drawing from concealment, and qualification drills required for CCW permits. Gun For Hire has been New Jersey’s trusted leader in firearm education and carry permit training since 1992.

New Jersey CCW Qualification – CCARE Protocol

Official NJ Concealed Carry Permit Qualification at Gun For Hire

What to Expect in Your New Jersey CCW Qualification

Gun For Hire’s New Jersey CCW Qualification follows the NJSP-approved CCARE Protocol, combining both live-fire range evaluation and required classroom instruction. During your qualification, you will demonstrate safe firearm handling, drawing from concealment, and accuracy while under the guidance of our certified instructors. After successful completion, you will receive your signed NJ CCARE certification required for your New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit application. Serving the community since 1992, Gun For Hire is the Northeast’s most trusted destination for CCW training.

This image shows students participating in a live-fire concealed carry training session at Gun For Hire’s indoor range. Under the supervision of certified instructors, students practice safe firearm handling, drawing from concealment, and qualification drills required for CCW permits. Gun For Hire has been New Jersey’s trusted leader in firearm education and carry permit training since 1992.

New Jersey CCW Qualification – CCARE Protocol

Official NJ Concealed Carry Permit Qualification at Gun For Hire

What to Expect in Your New Jersey CCW Qualification

Gun For Hire’s New Jersey CCW Qualification follows the NJSP-approved CCARE Protocol, combining both live-fire range evaluation and required classroom instruction. During your qualification, you will demonstrate safe firearm handling, drawing from concealment, and accuracy while under the guidance of our certified instructors. After successful completion, you will receive your signed NJ CCARE certification required for your New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit application. Serving the community since 1992, Gun For Hire is the Northeast’s most trusted destination for CCW training.

Prerequisite for the New Jersey CCW Qualification

Please note: There are no prerequisites for the NJ CCW Carry Qualification. However, this is NOT a beginner qualification. You must already have general firearm safety, operational familiarity, and knowledge of your own firearm.

Included in the qualification, our instructors will begin with a 15–30 minute overview to confirm your safe drawing technique before moving into the live-fire portion.

Please arrive 15 minutes early. If you are late, you must sign up for another available qualification date and will be charged for a new qualification.

Qualification Details

  • Minimum age to participate: 21 years old.
  • Qualification duration: approximately 1.5 hours.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals must reschedule and pay for a new qualification.
  • This qualification is held at Gun For Hire, 1267 McBride Ave, Woodland Park, NJ 07424.

Required Gear:

  • Please note that while we do our best to list what is needed and recommended, it is up to the individual to ensure they are brining compliant and legal firearms/components to the qualification.
  • Pistol (must be registered to you):
  • Concealment Holster
    Must be strong side holster [IWB/AIWB/OWB are allowed] – no cross-draw, shoulder holsters, pocket holsters, sticky holsters, ankle holsters , or belly-band style holsters. You must draw from concealment, if carrying OWB, your shirt must cover the firearm. *See below for the requirements for a legal holster in New Jersey.
  • Two magazines minimum
  • Magazine Holders/Pouches
    (Preferred not mandatory)
  • Cover Garment
    You MUST wear a loose cover garment since this does require drawing from concealment
    IE: A loose fitting overshirt concealing an OWB holster is acceptable.
  • 50 rounds of factory ammunition
  • Sturdy Belt
  • Ear Protection
  • Wrap-around eye protection. Side shields will be provided and are mandatory for those who do not bring wrap-around eye protection. Brimmed hats are strongly recommended.
  • Jeans or BDU style pants. No Sweatpants, No shorts, No open-toed shoes.

*For purposes of this section, “holster” means a device or sheath that securely retains a handgun which, at a minimum, conceals and protects the main body of the firearm, maintains the firearm in a consistent and accessible position, and renders the trigger covered and inaccessible while the handgun is fully seated in the holster. (cf: P.L.2018, c.37, s.1)

What We Will Cover

  • Use of Force guidelines as outlined by Interim Training for Private Citizens Concealed Carry.
  • Full CCARE Protocol qualification as mandated by the State of New Jersey.
  • This qualification fulfills all training requirements for the New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit.

Please arrive 15 minutes early. If you are late, you must sign up for another available course date and will be charged for a new qualification.

NJ CCARE Protocol Video Overview

February 2026

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March 2026

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wed18mar7:30 pmwed8:45 pmNJ CCW Qualification Wednesday March 18th 7:30-8:45pm7:30 pm - 8:45 pm(GMT-04:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

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Pricing

$200 – GFH Members
$250 – Non-Members

Member Discount applies only to the member’s own ticket.
Please add the member’s ticket to your cart before adding additional students to ensure the correct pricing is applied.

Course Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy

Reschedule or Cancel 2 or More Days Before Your Course:
100% refund to the original payment method, or you may transfer into the next available date.

Reschedule or Cancel Less Than 24 Hours Before Your Course:
Receive a 50% credit of your purchase price in your Gun For Hire account, which may be applied toward a future date.
This reduction is due to staffing, scheduling, and course preparation already completed.

No-Show Policy:
If no cancellation is provided, no credit or refund is available.

Rescheduling Policy More Than 24 Hours Before Your Course:
A $25 fee will apply if you need to change your date.
Please choose your date carefully.

Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Late arrivals must sign up for another available date and will be charged for a new session.