“This class was phenomenal. I am on my feet and moving all day at work. So I went into it thinking I was going to be the guy that fell asleep and got slapped in the back of the head! I can honestly say that there was not one dull moment in this class. Matt’s delivery is awesome. The content is full of more pertinent information than you can handle and interspersed with funny comments and stories. I have already recommended this course to 3 of my friends and plan to take more training with Matt in the future. Thank you for providing this course.”
~ Gary H. from Churchville, NY
“I took the 18 hour NY State Concealed Carry Firearm Safety Course with Matt and he was fantastic! He is extremely knowledgeable and his resume is impressive. He kept the class engaged through changing his tone of voice and emphasis on certain words to avoid being monotone which is extremely important when teaching to keep attention. He went through everything we needed to know while keeping it entertaining which was awesome and is a sign of a great teacher! He used plenty of real world examples when talking about certain subjects in order to paint a picture that anyone could understand. He never made anyone feel stupid for asking a question and was very attentive when listening to students questions and didn’t interrupt them. I look forward to taking more classes of his to further my safety education and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to do the same!”
~ Nicholas T. from Weedsport, NY
“Matt brings a great deal of knowledge and experience into the classroom setting. At first I was bummed that I waited so long to get my pistol permit that I would now have to take an 18hr class with a greater cost to get a concealed carry permit. However, my thoughts changed really quickly after my first day of the class. Throughout the 18hr course, Matt delivered invaluable information related to firearm safety, NYS penal law, the recent NYS changes, federal law, and much more. He used past cases (several that you may be familiar with) on use-of-force to get you into critical thinking on how you can be best prepared for a situation or even to prevent being in that situation at all. I’ve been around long guns all my life, but concealing a firearm crates a whole new responsibility. This class is something one may consider even if they already have a concealed carry with no LE or military experience. Class is fast paced, but PowerPoints are clear and concise. Matt encourages participation and periodically checks in to see if you have any questions. He injects humor into the classroom at appropriate times which makes the learning environment great. To make a long story short, consider making time in your schedule to get a refresher or to learn material that will make you a safer permit holder.”
~ Michael C. from Auburn, NY
“Overall, the information presented, how it was presented and the teaching was very helpful. Matt was a great instructor and made sure everyone understood all the information that was presented. While the topics were serious, there was a lot of humor thrown in which was appreciated. I was nervous for the live fire portion as I don’t have much experience but if you just listen to what he tells you, you’ll do perfectly fine. I highly recommend others take this class with Matt.”
~ Sarah N. from Camillus, NY
“I was one of the first people to take the 18 hour NYS course with Matt. It was an amazing experience. It was very knowledgeable, entertaining, and serious courses. All in all I learned a lot and was never bored of doing so. Matt is a wonderful instructor. I will translate this knowledge and training and apply it to the real world, pistol or not.”
~ Tyler V. from Cato, NY
“Matt is extremely knowledgeable about guns, gun safety, and the laws that govern gun use. His passion for the sport, self defense, and sharing his knowledge is evident. In addition, Matt keeps the classes interesting and entertaining with real life experiences and examples. The time went by quick and I enjoyed the experience. I recommend Matt Mallory and PS&Ed when taking the required NYS gun courses, and acquiring any advise he might give you on guns, self defense, and gun laws.”
~ Bruce E. from Canastota, NY
“This course seemed daunting; 18 hours in one weekend required for concealed carry. However, I enjoyed all of it and it seemed to go by quickly. So much information that was easily retained. Now I need to get shooting experience and then I will feel confident in carrying. Matt is so knowledgeable, approachable and experienced and I feel good continuing my training with him.”
~ Donna E. from Canastota, NY
“My wife and I took this course and we were both very impressed on how Matt made this course so much fun. He is a super instructor who is very knowledgeable and always keeps your attention. It was a lot of fun learning from him and we would definitely refer friends and family to him if they are in search of one of the courses he teaches.”
~ Daniel I. from Jamesville, NY
“When the new NY CCIA law was put in place I was dreading taking the 18 hours of training thinking it would be really boring and long days. I was wrong. Matt is an expert in this field and it showed. He made the classes go by quick and a fun environment. The 2 full day course went by so fast by the end I was wishing we had more. Matt went above and beyond to ensure everyone was understanding what was being taught. Matt uses real life examples and makes you think of the little things that are often overlooked. I highly recommend taking any class with him and I know I will be back for more classes in the future. Keep up the great work and thank you for all you do!”
~ Ron H. from Liverpool, NY
“Thank you for the great Draw, Shoot, and Reholster class! It provided me with a solid 4 step process to train with, and benefited the safety and security of my family. Excellent service and will recommend!”
~ Caleb F. from Fulton, NY
