Armed Security Officer (Blue Card)
Cost $225.00
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This course is for those who wish to gain employment as an Armed Security Officer.
Armed Security personnel, uniformed or not, must possess a “Class 1” endorsement on
their state pistol permit, aka “Blue Card,” as dictated in accordance with CT Gen. Stat.
§29-161z.
A Connecticut Pistol Permit and Connecticut Security Officer ID card (Guard Card) are
required to obtain a Blue Card.
Students must qualify with the firearm they will carry in the course of duties.
This is a difficult course. Pre-training programs are available and highly
recommended. Speak with range staff about training opportunities.
Course content includes:
Understanding CT Firearm laws relative to the use of force in self-defense;
Legal justification for the use of force;
Alternatives to the use of deadly force;
Course fees include targets and safety equipment and classroom handouts/materials;
Ammo is NOT included;
You will need 240 rounds of duty ammo for qualification;
$25 fee for each firearm students wish to qualify with
All students will shoot the 60 round qualification course 4 times and
the average will be used to determine the final score. An 80% passing
average must be achieved.
There is a $25 fee each time you wish to reattempt qualification
Qualification course of fire includes a variety of shooting positions and
distances, including the use of one-handed shooting techniques, offhand
shooting, shooting from behind cover and shooting from the kneeling
position.
Students are graded on both weapons handling and target acquisition.
Poor or unsafe firearms handling will result in course failure.
The use of a laser is prohibited during qualification.
Mandatory equipment:
o Firearm to be used in the course of duties (duty style firearm, not a
subcompact or micro pistol; revolves should be six shot with a 4” barrel)
o Holster for the firearm, strong side, outside the waistband, duty style
holster. No inside the waistband or non-formfitting holsters permitted.
o Three magazines or two speed loaders
o Magazine or speed loader pouch
o Working knowledge of your firearm
If your employer is planning on paying for the certification, please contact us before the
date of class to make arrangements for alternative billing or payments.
Armed Security Officer Training Course
Students must pre-register.
Come to the range to pre-register, or
Call the range at (203) 330-9772 to pre-register.
*Please Note: As of October 1, 2004, all Armed Security Officers are required to qualify
on a yearly basis with the firearm that they will be using in the course of duty.
Documentation, obtained during an annual qualification class, must be supplied to the
Special Licensing & Firearms Unit. Failure to qualify annually will result in a revocation
of your “Blue Card/Class 1” permit.”