HERE WE GO AGAIN! The State of New Jersey is at it once more. The NJ Concealed Carry regulations have undergone another revamp, specifically addressing the training requirements. These updates come swiftly on the heels of the changes made in July of this year. The good news is, this new course of fire isn’t as rigorous as the one before. If you’re wondering about the details, it’s crucial to read the memo released by the New Jersey Attorney General. This document gives a clear picture and framework for understanding whether or not you might need to “requalify”. You can access the memo at this ..read more

Securing a concealed carry permit in NJ? Heard about the revised standards that the state has implemented? While these new rules may seem daunting, they are designed to ensure the safety of every NJ resident. As a premier destination for NJ firearms training, the TTC is here to help you navigate these changes. Concealed Carry in NJ: Understanding the Changing Landscape So, you’ve obtained your concealed carry permit in NJ. With the state’s evolving regulations, especially with the introduction of interim qualification standards, it’s natural to wonder where this journey ends and how much is tr ..read more

There are a myriad of different goals for shooters attending open range time, from sporting to competition to defensive practice. While there are different reasons for shooting, everyone wants to have a safe, rewarding and enjoyable session.  The Tactical Training Center employs Range Safety Officers but safety is everyone’s responsibility.  Firearms safety requires the shooter to be mindful, attentive and have the basic knowledge of your particular firearm. Knowing basic operation of your firearm includes knowing how to safely load, unload and check your firearm to ensure its condit ..read more

Hi Tactical Training Center friends! As we approach the Holiday season, our state legislature has created a series of new or newly modified laws that will affect all law-abiding firearms owners and carry permit holders.  I strongly suggest that you read these bills, as they can have substantial impact on your firearms rights if allowed to remain intact. https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3214/bill-text?f=S3500&n=3214_U2 We all are anticipating that our Second Amendment representative groups will counter these soon to be signed laws.  The Association of New Jersey Rif ..read more

With the recent US Supreme Court ruling, there is a renewed interest in personal protection outside the home in New Jersey. More people than ever are applying for handgun carry permits. Carrying a firearm should not be taken lightly and comes with a lot of responsibility. Coming from a combat Marine Corps Infantry and police Special Weapons and Tactics background, I know the value of proper training. Not only can it save the lives of you and your family, it can potentially save you legal trouble. For the concealed carry individual, your training needs to be relevant, realistic, chall ..read more

Better than Laser Tag for Fun Family Party and Events — TTC Laser Combat! This is NOT Laser Tag… this is Laser Combat! An Exciting Event for the Whole Family If you’re anything like me, looking for something to do for my family involves seemingly endless internet searching and asking others for ideas. Change that to looking for party ideas and the task seems impossible. What inevitably happens is we settle for the usual party ideas like theme party venues, entertainment businesses or we just settle for our homes. In the case of home parties, it requires planning and pre and post cleanup. Why ..read more

THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT HAS REVERSED THE NEW JERSEY STANDARD FOR THE “JUSTIFIABLE NEED” REQUIREMENT FOR CARRYING A CONCEALED HANDGUN. The State of New Jersey has stipulated training requirements which are necessary prior to submitting your concealed carry application. Applications which are incomplete or do not meet the requirements will be denied by New Jersey State Officials. Bookmark this page and our New Jersey CCW step-by-step requirements guide found here, to stay updated. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE SAFETY, FAMILIARITY, AND ACCURACY.  This will be a pass or fail ..read more

We receive quite a few questions from customers, especially new shooters, on how to transport a firearm and ammunition in NJ.  We went directly to the source, the New Jersey State Police, and obtained the following guidance: Firearms shall be carried unloaded and contained in a closed and fastened case, gunbox, securely tied package, or locked in the trunk of the automobile in which it is being transported.  If the vehicle does not have a compartment separate from the passenger compartment, the firearm and/or ammunition shall be in a locked container other than the vehicle’s glove co ..read more

TTC — New Jersey’s BEST Handgun Training This blog was created to provide some guidance for the person considering the purchase of a handgun.  Handgun purchasing and education for the new or new-to-be shooter can be somewhat intimidating and even a little complicated, especially in New Jersey.  The Tactical Training Center, LLC has established an exemplary basic handgun training program.  We also have an exemplary continuing training program, but more about that later.  The Basic Handgun class is oriented towards any new shooter and will not only put aside any mystery, but ..read more

By TTC Partner Sam Callahan, Callahan Training Group “Competition”, “Action”, “Performance Shooting”…..there’s a lot of fancy words for it now. I’ve become known as a “Competition Shooter” in the general sense, but my full-time career is in Firearms Instruction and Training. I own and run a company that primarily trains the Average gun owner and Law Enforcement/Military Professionals, as well as Competition shooters. Not JUST competition, even though that is where I started for me…and its where I encourage people to dabble. You don’t need to become a champion but trying the world of competit ..read more