Upcoming VCQB® (open enrollment) in Carmel Hamlet (about 30 minutes from Westchester, NY)

Course information, including eligibility requirements and equipment lists can be found here.

Closest Major Airport: Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Recommend Hotel: Hampton Inn Fishkill, 544 US-9, Fishkill, NY 12524

Course Prerequisites:

• U.S. Citizen.
• Able to legally carry a firearm.
• Able to demonstrate and employ safe weapons handling during courses of fire.
• Previous intermediate to advanced firearms training to include courses of fire where movement, barricades, working around others, communicating and adverse shooting positions were addressed.

Individual Equipment List:

• Handgun with at least 3 magazines (5 if single stack) and magazine pouch.
• Holster must attach via the belt (paddle holsters are not allowed). Holsters must provide an active or passive retention device and be able to keep the holster in place while running or moving in and out of awkward positions. No SERPA or Vanguard type holsters.
• 800 rounds handgun ammunition
• CAT or SOF T TQ on your person is mandatory an IFAK is recommended.
• Cleaning kit and gun lube.
• Eye protection and electronic ear protection.
• Long sleeve shirt, gloves, knee pads are mandatory. Elbow pads and shemagh (face wrap) are optional.
• Normal CCW or Full duty belt / tactical loadout (your normal work or EDC setup).
• Notepad, pen and permanent marker.
• Water and snacks.