Coach And Instructor Spotlight
Earnest Training Center – Brooklyn, NY
EMT-led first aid and NYS CCW training with real-world urgency and precision
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Brooklyn, New York
Earnest Training Center ( is a Brooklyn, New Yorkbased provider of CPR, First Aid, and New York State CCW (NYS CCW) firearms training. Led by Kevin Earnestan EMT with over two decades of service and a certified CPR/First Aid instructorthe center blends lifesaving emergency medicine and practical self-defense education in a community-focused format. Founded in 2017, Earnest Training Center began with first response instruction and expanded into disinfecting services in 2020. In recent years, the center added an 18-hour NYS CCW Firearms Training Course, designed to meet state legal requirements, offering responsible firearms handling and pistol permit application support. Courses are offered by appointment only, reinforcing a one-on-one or small-group learning environment. Kevin Earnests credentials include over 21 years as a New York State EMT, 10 years as a First Aid & CPR instructor with the National Safety Council and American Red Cross, and NRA certification as a Range Safety Officer and Firearms Instructor in pistol, rifle, and shotgun disciplines. A recent class schedule listed a weekend session on April 2526, 2025 (3:00 PM11:59 PM), reflecting timely permit prep optionsthough dates do rotate. One practical strength is Earnests integrated training: from trauma and first response to legal pistol carry preparation, students gain both confidence and competence under expert guidance. The tailored format and instructors EMS background create a uniquely grounded experience. Visit to view services or book your next training session. Know a coach or range that deserves to be featured? Submit here: Follow ZRIntel for daily coverage of firearm training innovations and community stories. Featured in this article? Let us know well highlight your repost on our feed!