Your Journey to Self-Defense & Readiness Starts Here

 New York's Permit Wait Doesn't Mean You Have To Wait To Be Ready

"You've decided to take responsibility for your safety. But the reality of New York's firearm laws, the confusing paperwork, and the agonizing wait for your permit can make you feel like you're stuck in limbo."

Don't let the system hold you back.

The Sentinel Readiness Program

is specifically designed to transform that waiting period into a powerful journey of preparation, turning anxiety into action."

Choose your starting point below

A structured system designed to prepare you to recognize threats, respond effectively, and protect what matters most

Level 1

2-day training to help you

apply for your NYS Pistol Permit

Starter Series

2 weeknight sessions covering awareness + emergency response

Medical

CPR/AED Certification

Bleeding Control Training

Awareness

Learn to recognize threats
before they happen

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.

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 CPR/AED Instructor

Life-Threatening Bleeding Tourniquet Application Instructor

NYS Certified Concealed Carry Pistol Instructor

New Classroom Location:

10295 Main Street, Suite 5

Clarence, New York 14031