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Firearms instructors in Connecticut
- Beginner class length
- 4 hoursnational median of 561 classes; too few in Connecticut
- Beginner class price
- $125national median of 519 classes; too few in Connecticut
Firearms instructors in Connecticut
Showing 1–100 of 102 firearms instructors in Connecticut.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects |
|---|---|
| 360 TRS LLC | Not listed |
| A Great Start Shooting School Also: shooting range | Gun Handling and Shooting90 minCT Pistol Permit Class330 minFind Your Perfect Gun90 min |
| Aces Defense Firearms & Training | Not listed |
| Aim High Firearms LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Alpha Pistol Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| American Mil Spec Defense Also: gunsmith | Not listed |
| Andre Rogers Firearm Safety Course | Not listed |
| Atty. Ralph D. Sherman | Not listed |
| Blackledge Security & Bondsman/BEA Training | BEA Criminal Justice Course1,200 minConnecticut Pistol Permit Course480 min3-State Pistol Permit Course |
| Blue Cord Firearms Also: gun shop | Advanced Pistol ClassesUtah Pistol PermitConnecticut Pistol Permit480 min 3 more coursesConnecticut Gun Law90 minPrivate Firearm Training60 minMassachusetts Pistol Permit480 min |
| Blue Cord Firearms Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Blue Line Firearms & Tactical LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Blue Trail Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Blue Trail Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Bob's Gun Exchange Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | CT NRA Basic Pistol Safety Course |
| Bravo Defense LLC Also: gunsmith, gun shop | CT Pistol Permit Course |
| Bridgeport Rifle Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Bridgeport Shooting Range, LLC Also: shooting range | Utah Pistol Permit Certification240 minPistol Permit / Basic Handgun Safety Course480 minDefensive Pistol Series240 min 6 more coursesConnecticut Pistol Permit / Basic Handgun Safety Course480 minArmed Security Officer (Blue Card)Self Defense and Firearms Law210 minPistol Mounted Optics 101240 minYouth Firearm Safety CourseNRA Range Safety Officer Certification540 min |
| Bullseye LLC Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Center Sports Outfitters Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Central Connecticut Arms, LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Chris Indoor Range & Gun Shop Also: shooting range, gun shop | Group & Private Shooting Lessons75 minPistol Permit Class480 min |
| CONNECTICUT CARRIES, GUNS & AMMO / EBIKES Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Connecticut Firearms Training Academy | CT Pistol Permit Class1,440 minUSCCA Instructor Certification Course |
| Connecticut Firearms Training Academy LLC Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Connecticut Firearms Training LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Connecticut In Color: ELG Firearms Service & Instruction Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Cote Firearms | Not listed |
| Crosspoint Firearms Training Academy | One-on-One Training (1 hour)60 minConnecticut Pistol Permit Training (USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals)480 min |
| CT Firearm School Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| CT Guns & Trust Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| CT's Pistol Cert & Training Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| CT's Pistol Cert & Training LLC | Not listed |
| Deborah Woessner Lyman Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Defensive Shooting academy LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Delta Arsenal LLC Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| East Windsor Sportsman's Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Eastern CT Firearm Safety Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| EH Pistol Permit | Not listed |
| ELG Firearms Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Elite Combatives Krav Maga | S.H.E. Is Strong360 min |
| Elm City Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Fairfield County Firearms & Archery LLC Also: gun shop, shooting range, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Farmington River Trading Company Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| G-TAC Firearms Training Also: gunsmith | Not listed |
| Goldeneye Training Academy | CT Self-Defense Law Seminar240 minDe-Escalation Techniques Seminar240 minFirst Aid, CPR & AED Training 7 more coursesHandcuffing, O.C. Spray and Police Baton CourseFirearm Maintenance & Cleaning Workshop240 minTaser Certification Course240 minPistol Skill Builder Seminar (3-level series)240 minSituational Awareness Seminar240 minDiminishing Biases in the Security Industry – Seminar480 minReport Writing Workshop120 min |
| Groton Sportsmen's Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| GunStoke | Not listed |
| GunStoke | Not listed |
| Hartford Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Hoffman's Gun Center Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Joey Guns, LLC Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Not listed |
| LifeSafe Training, LLC Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | OFT/LST – Pistol Accuracy & Accountability, one-day @ Metacon Gun Club, Simsbury, CTRed-Dot Pistol FundamentalsOFT/LST – Pistol Skill Builder @ Hartford Gun Club240 min 20 more coursesPistol 3 (Advanced)Tim Herron & AJ Zito: 2-Day “Train for Mastery”Carbine 2 AR-15 Fundamentals (Beginner – Advanced)USCCA – Instructor Certification960 minTac-Med Training, one-day @ Hartford Gun Club480 minAR-15 Carbine Basics (Beginner – Intermediate) – Ladies onlyCarbine 1 (Beginner – Intermediate)OFT/LST – Defensive Pistol, one-day @ Metacon Gun Club, Simsbury, CTUtah non-resident permit class180 minSentinel Concepts (Steve Fisher) 2-Day Critical HandgunLow Light (Intermediate – Advanced)240 minPistol 2 (Intermediate)OFT/LST – Defensive Shotgun, one-day @ Metacon Gun Club, Simsbury, CTCT – 33 State Permit Course480 minCarbine Basics for beginners to intermediateHGC Presents Home Defense Shotgun – half-dayOFT/LST – Defensive Shotgun, one-day @ Hartford Gun ClubEDCC (Every Day Carry Confidence)Pistol 1 (Beginner)2 DAY PERFORMANCE PISTOL with JARED RESTON and SCOTT JEDLINSKI |
| Lock N' Load Firearms LLC | Not listed |
| M2 Tactical Solutions Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Majeed Guns & Firearms School Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Majeed Guns & Firearms School Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Maltese Arms, LLC Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Not listed |
| Manchester Sportsmen's Association Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Meriden Rod and Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Metacon Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Millstream Hunting Preserve | Not listed |
| MJ's Ammo Saloon Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| National Rifle Association of America | Not listed |
| National Shooting Sports Foundation | Not listed |
| Newington Gun Exchange Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| On Target Firearms Services | Not listed |
| One Shot Firearms Training LLC | Not listed |
| P&G Firearms LLC Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Patriot Performance Shooting, llc | Not listed |
| Prospect Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Ramapoo Rifle & Revolver Club, Inc. Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Real World Concepts Also: gunsmith | Not listed |
| Reeds Gun Range Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Rockville Fish & Game Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Ron's Guns Also: gun shop, gunsmith | NRA Basic Pistol Safety Course (CT CCP)480 min |
| S.A.F.E. Training | Not listed |
| Safe & Secure Training | Not listed |
| Safe Life Protection | Not listed |
| Shooting Sports Academy Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Silver City Firearms Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Silver City Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| SILVERBIRCH ARMORY LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Simard's Firearm Training | Not listed |
| Simard's Firearm Training | Not listed |
| Simunition® Operations Also: gun manufacturer | Simunition FX® Scenario Instructor and Safety Certification Course |
| Sportsmen’s Outpost Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Spring & Fitch Armory Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Stratford Guns & Ammo Also: shooting range, gun shop | Connecticut Pistol Permit / Long Gun Certification Class480 minFlorida & Arizona Non-Resident Pistol Permit Class1 on 1 Training Class60 min |
| Tactical Arms, LLC Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Tactical Recovery Network LLC | Pistol Marksmanship Simulation Training120 minNRA Home Firearm Safety240 min |
| The Connecticut Valley Bushwackers | Not listed |
| The Gun Store Also: gunsmith, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| The Tactical Boutique Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Trigger Finger Tactical Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) Also: gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| Valor Armorment Sales, LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Vantage Point Firearms & Training Center Also: gun shop, shooting range | Not listed |
| White Owl Academy | Not listed |
| Wolcott Land Owners Protective Association Also: shooting range | Not listed |
What a beginner class takes and costs in Connecticut
Fewer than 10 training providers in Connecticut list a beginner class price, too few for a state figure. Nationally, the median is $125, from 519 classes.
| Connecticut | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | Too few listings | $125519 classes |
| Beginner class length | Too few listings | 4 hours561 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $95128 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | Too few listings | $127300 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $16096 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $10090 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125124 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $12517 classes | $130591 classes |
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the class built for first-time shooters, and does it include live fire?
- Who teaches it, and what are their credentials?
- How long is it, and does the price include range time, ammunition, targets and a rental firearm?
- What should you bring: eye and ear protection, your own firearm, or nothing at all?
- How many students does each instructor work with?
- Are there age, accessibility or prerequisite requirements?
From the classes training providers list on their USA Arms pages, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 providers and 10 classes stating it. Prices are what providers list, not quotes: ask what a price includes. Figures as of October 21, 2026. Read the first-class guide
Connecticut firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 102 firearms instructors in Connecticut, 2.2% of the national total and the 16th most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Meriden has the most (3).
- firearms instructors listed
- 102
- of the national total
- 2.2%
- of 50 states by count
- 16th
Cities of 50,000+ with the most firearms instructors
Counts are firearms instructors in the USA Arms directory; a business with several roles counts once in each. City figures cover only cities of 50,000 or more residents; a smaller town may have more. Rates are per 100,000 residents using 2020 Census population.