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OUR HR218 INSTRUCTORS ARE CERTIFIED TO CONDUCT QUALIFICATIONS FOR ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN NEW YORK STATE.

 

The qualifications are held on the police ranges of

the Blue Mountain Sportsman Center

183 Watch Hill Road Cortlandt Manor (Westchester County), NY 10567

 

 

 

See Below for 2026 schedule Start time for all dates is 8:45 AM

Fees

COST: $75.00 ONE HANDGUN ONLY AS OF 2026

 

These fees are due regardless of the outcome of the qualification. All fees will be collected prior to firing the qualification course. Should you fail to qualify on the first attempt, you will be provided a 2nd attempt with the same firearm, during that range visit, at no additional charge, unless prevented by extenuating circumstances.

 

This fee is payable online, by credit card or paypal only. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.  

 

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AS OF 2026 YOU ONLY NEED TO QUALIFY WITH 1 HANDGUN (SEMI AUTO OR REVOLVER). YOUR CARD WILL STATE THAT YOU QUALIFIED WITH A "HANDGUN"

**YOU MUST EMAIL A PASSPORT STYLE PHOTO (NO GLASSES OR HAT IN THE PHOTO) ALONG WITH YOUR NAME, DOB AND ADDRESS TO STRETZTACTICAL@GMAIL.COM TO HAVE YOUR ID CARD READY THE DAY OF THE QUALIFICATION. YOU MUST ALSO DOWNLOAD, SIGN & HAVE NOTARIZED THE BELOW AFFIDAVIT. YOU MUST BRING IT WITH YOU TO THE QUALIFICATION. 

Download & Notarize Affidavit (Click the PDF form to the right)

Book your HR 218 Qualification Below
Start time for all dates is 8:45 AM
Course of Fire

Course of fire, B27E target, Passing Score 70%

 

3 yard line - 12 rounds fired in two phases:

Phase # 1 – 6 rounds fired in two round increments – no time limit

Phase # 2 – 6 rounds fired in 6 seconds

 

7 yard line –18 rounds fired in two phases:

Phase # 1 – 6 rounds fired in two round increments – no time limit

Phase # 2 – 12 rounds fired in 25 seconds with one reload

 

15 yard line – 12 rounds fired in 40 seconds with one reload

 

25 yard line – 8 rounds fired in 40 seconds with one reload

 

 

What to bring

Each shooter will be required to provide the following items:

 

  • Those shooting a semi-auto should bring a MINIMUM of 2 magazines
     

  • Those shooting revolvers, IF POSSIBLE, should use a 6 shot service type revolver.   5 shot revolvers are more difficult to qualify with as the course was designed for 6 shot revolvers. 
     

  • A valid NEW YORK Pistol Permit or a current HR218 card.
     

  • A current retired/separated photo ID from your former department.
     

  • A notarized 2026 affidavit (Downloaded from this site)
     

  • A safe, functional handgun.
     

  • A safe, functional holster. No Blackhawk SERPA, crossdraw, shoulder or ankle holsters.
     

  • A minimum of 50 rounds of FACTORY ammunition (no reloads) per firearm.
     

  • 2 to 4 speed loaders for revolvers & 2 magazines (minimum) for semi-automatics pistols.
     

  • Wraparound eye protection & hearing protection.

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