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OUR HR 218 INSTRUCTORS ARE FULL TIME ACTIVE POLICE OFFICERS - CERTIFIED TO CONDUCT QUALIFICATIONS FOR ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN NEW YORK STATE

 

The qualifications are held at the Blue Mountain Sportsman Center

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

 

 

 

See Below for 2025 schedule Start time for all dates is 8:45 AM

Fees

COST: $70.00 for one firearm or $100.00 for two firearms during the same range visit.

 

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 either online, by credit card or by check or money order (NO CASH) through the mail. 

 

PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.  SPOTS ARE FILLED ON A 1ST COME 1ST SERVED BASIS. 

 

Checks should be made out to: Stretz Tactical Inc. & Mailed to P.O. Box 101 Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

 

 

 

 

If you qualify on a revolver, your qualification is good for any revolver. If you qualify on a semi-automatic pistol, your qualification is good for any semi-automatic pistol.  If you wish to qualify with both a revolver & semi-automatic pistol, bring one of each weapon type. If you wish to qualify on one weapon, a semi-automatic or a revolver, just bring that one weapon type.

Book your HR 218 Qualification Below
Purchase Spot
Start time for all dates is 8:45 AM
Download &Notarize Affidavit (Click the PDF form below)

**YOU MUST EMAIL US A PASSPORT        STYLE PHOTO (NO GLASSES OR HAT IN THE PHOTO) TO HAVE YOUR ID CARD READY THE DAY OF THE QUALIFICATION. YOU MUST ALSO DOWNLOAD, SIGN & HAVE NOTARIZED THIS AFFIDAVIT. YOU MUST BRING IT WITH YOU TO THE QUALIFICATION. YOU MUST ALSO PAY ONLINE VIA LINK ABOVE OR MAIL A CHECK TO SECURE YOUR SPOT.

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 2023 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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