FIREARMS, CPR & EMERGENCY READINESS TRAINING
Training Beyond the Permit.
Bison Defense is a veteran-owned training company in Clarence, NY providing practical firearms, lifesaving, and emergency-readiness training for everyday people.
From NYS Concealed Carry Pistol Permit training to CPR/AED, bleeding control, situational awareness, and emergency preparedness, our goal is simple:
Prepare. Train. Protect.
Our Creed:
"A Sentinel stands ready. Prepared to protect, to serve, to act. Not just with skill, but with courage and compassion. This is where readiness begins."
TRAINING FOR REAL-WORLD READINESS
Choose the training that fits your needs.
Whether you're starting your journey toward a NYS pistol permit, learning lifesaving skills, or building greater awareness and preparedness, Bison Defense offers practical training designed for everyday people.
NYS CONCEALED CARRY PISTOL PERMIT
Complete your required NYS concealed carry pistol permit training in a professional, hands-on classroom environment.
Our 2-day course covers the required training and prepares you to move forward with your NYS pistol permit application.
CPR / AED / FIRST AID
Learn the skills that can make a difference when an emergency happens.
American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED training with hands-on instruction in our Clarence classroom. Evening classes available
2-YEAR AMERICAN RED CROSS CERTIFICATION
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HUNTER EMERGENCY READINESS
Emergency skills designed specifically for hunters.
This hands-on workshop focuses on life-threatening bleeding, tourniquet application, CPR, AED use, choking response, and what to do while waiting for help to arrive.
A structured system designed to prepare you to recognize threats, respond effectively, and protect what matters most
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Recognize potential threats. Identify your options. Make better decisions.
Practical situational awareness training designed to help you recognize changing situations, improve personal safety, and respond more effectively when something doesn't feel right.
COMING SOON
Professional Instruction. Structured Training.
Bison Defense provides structured training focused on awareness, emergency response, and real-world readiness.
Training is designed to help everyday people build confidence, improve decision-making, and develop practical capability in a professional environment.
Veteran Owned
NRA Certified Instructor/ Range Safety Officer
USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Certified Instructor
USCCA Emergency First Aid Fundamentals Instructor
USCCA Countering The Mass Shooter Threat Instructor
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
Life-Threatening Bleeding Tourniquet Application Instructor
NYS Certified Concealed Carry Pistol Instructor