The Firearms Training Institute, (FTI Inc.) was established in July of 2000 for the primary purpose of training individuals and groups on the safe, proficient and judgmental use of firearms.
Our goals are:
- To train novice individuals and groups to use firearms safely and responsibly.
- To train individuals and groups in the tactical application of firearms in the urban environment.
- To train and help get certified instructor candidates as National Rifle Association (NRA) Firearms Instructors.
- To provide advanced training to qualified civilians, military, and law enforcement agencies.
- To provide help for businesses and governments in matters of security and threat assessment.
- To provide life saving training in First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Our instructors come from a wide range of backgrounds including law enforcement, military and private security. We have over 100 years of combined experience training individuals and groups.
We have trained members from a number of agencies that include the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, New York State Police, New York City Police, Peekskill Police, NY Long Beach Police, NY Rock Hill Police, SC, New York State Court Officers, U.S. Park Police, Federal Bureau of Prisons, New York State Office of Mental Health Police New York State Guard, Charlotte Police, NC and numerous private security agencies.
We have also trained a number of law enforcement and military officers from the following countries: Spain, France, Italy, Trinidad, Canada, Romania and Great Britain.