This course includes classroom instruction followed by a live-fire qualification at a local range (approx. 20 minutes away). Transportation is not provided.
You must qualify with the SAME firearm AND SAME ammo you will carry on duty.
You may qualify with up to two firearms at no extra cost. Additional firearms are $20 each (payable during class).
If you are a retired law enforcement officer with a valid LEOSA (HR 218) certificate, you still must attend a blue card class in order to be eligible to work as an armed security officer. There are currently NO exemptions to the CT Blue Card class as per state statute.
- Duty firearm
- Minimum 240 rounds of duty ammunition
- Duty holster
- Duty belt
- Magazine holders
- Minimum of 3 magazines (2 spare)
- Closed-toe shoes
- 4 courses of fire
- 60 rounds per course of fire (240 total minimum)
- Best 3 averaged for final score
- 80% minimum to pass
- Distances from 2 to 25 yards (75 feet)
- Standing, kneeling, and prone positions
- Must perform all movements unassisted
To summarize, you will complete a course of fire consisting of 60 rounds at varying distances from 2 to 25 yards. This course must be completed four times, and your final score will be based on the average of your best three runs.
A minimum score of 80% is required to pass. If you fail, you may attend another class and attempt again.
You should be able to reliably hit a target at 25 yards (75 feet) before attending.
Students will be expected to shoot comfortably using both their dominant and non-dominant hand, perform controlled rapid fire at closer distances, and engage targets from the kneeling position at extended distances.
These are foundational skills for armed security work and should be relatively easy for students attending this course. If you are struggling with these fundamentals, additional training is strongly recommended prior to attending.
This is the target you will be shooting at.
This target is approximately 24” wide and 36” tall.
Any hit inside the silhouette counts as a hit. Outside counts as a miss.
If you’re unsure about passing, we offer private coaching.
Includes safety review + up to 2 hours of range training.
Available 1-on-1 or small groups.
Train with an NRA-certified instructor in a focused, controlled environment designed to build confidence and improve accuracy quickly.
Whether you’re preparing for qualification or just want to sharpen your skills, our coaching sessions are tailored to your experience level.
- Valid CT Guard Card (physical card required)
- Valid CT Pistol Permit (physical permit required)
- No pending status allowed
- Must bring duty firearm
- Must have transportation to range
- NOTE: THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO LOADED FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION PERMITTED IN THE CLASSROOM! FIREARMS MUST BE IN A LOCKED CONTAINER AND WILL BE INSPECTED BY YOUR INSTRUCTOR.
Suite 321 (Building 300)
Rocky Hill, CT 06067