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Firearms instructors in Connecticut
- Beginner class length
- 4 hoursnational median of 564 classes; too few in Connecticut
- Beginner class price
- $125national median of 522 classes; too few in Connecticut
Firearms instructors in Connecticut
Showing 101–102 of 102 firearms instructors in Connecticut.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects |
|---|---|
| Wolfs-Indoor-Range & Shooting Center Bristol, Ct Also: gun shop, shooting range, ammo retailer | NRA Basic Pistol Safety Course540 min |
| Wooster Mountain Shooting Range 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 522 classes.
| Connecticut | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | Too few listings | $125522 classes |
| Beginner class length | Too few listings | 4 hours564 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $95129 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | Too few listings | $125302 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $16096 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $10092 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125125 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $12517 classes | $130593 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.