Catalog - Orange County Sheriff's Office

Classes Suspended Due to COVID Mon, Dec 27, 2021

For the safety of attending students and our staff, the Handgun Safety Course and all close contact shooting classes are suspended until further notice due to the COVID infection surge. All registered students will be notified by email. For further information contact us at handguntraining@orangecountygov.com or call our Unit Office at 845-291-4005. Thank you.

Handgun License in Orange County Thu, Sep 09, 2021

If you are applying for a Handgun License in Orange County you will need to schedule an appointment for Fingerprinting. Fingerprints are done only at the Sheriff's Office. Appointments for fingerprinting are currently being scheduled approximately six months out. Register for your fingerprinting appointment first. Then, schedule your Handgun Safety Course. To register for an available fingerprinting appointment you must first create an account at this site. Then, you may register and pay for the session of your choice. For detailed instructions on how to register for a session, see the Menu Tab at the top of this webpage, HOW TO REGISTER. For detailed instructions on the Handgun License/Permit Application Process see https://www.orangecountygov.com/1012/Pistol-Permit-Application-Process. DO NOT CONTACT THE PISTOL OFFICE REGARDING DIFFICULTY REGISTERING FOR A FINGERPRINTING APPOINTMENT. CONTACT THE CIVILIAN HANDGUN TRAINING UNIT AT 845-291-4005 OR 845-281-3024.