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Firearms instructors in Connecticut
- Beginner class length
- 8 hoursmedian of 14 classes; more than twice the national 4 hours
- Beginner class price
- $170median of 15 classes; $45 more than the national $125
Firearms instructors in Connecticut
Showing 1–100 of 105 firearms instructors in Connecticut.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| 360 TRS LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| A Great Start Shooting School Also: shooting range | Gun Handling and Shooting90 minCT Pistol Permit Class330 minFind Your Perfect Gun90 min | $125Gun Handling and Shooting · In person |
| Aces Defense Firearms & Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Aim High Firearms LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Alpha Pistol Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| American Mil Spec Defense Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Andre Rogers Firearm Safety Course | Not listed | Not listed |
| Atty. Ralph D. Sherman | Not listed | Not listed |
| Blackledge Security & Bondsman/BEA Training | BEA Criminal Justice Course1,200 minConnecticut Pistol Permit Course480 min3-State Pistol Permit Course | Not listed |
| 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 | $50Connecticut Gun Law · In person |
| Blue Cord Firearms Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Blue Line Firearms & Tactical LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Blue Trail Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Blue Trail Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bob's Gun Exchange Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | CT NRA Basic Pistol Safety Course | Not listed |
| Bravo Defense LLC Also: gunsmith, gun shop | CT Pistol Permit Course | $145CT Pistol Permit Course · In person |
| Bridgeport Rifle Club Also: shooting range | NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course Pistol Permit Class420 min | $130NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course Pistol Permit Class · Public · In person |
| 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 | $25Self Defense and Firearms Law · In person |
| Bullseye LLC Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Center Sports Outfitters Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Central Connecticut Arms, LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Chris Indoor Range & Gun Shop Also: shooting range, gun shop | Group & Private Shooting Lessons75 minPistol Permit Class480 min | Not listed |
| CONNECTICUT CARRIES, GUNS & AMMO / EBIKES Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Connecticut Firearms Training Academy | CT Pistol Permit ClassUSCCA Instructor Certification Course | $135CT Pistol Permit Class · New and experienced shooters · In person |
| Connecticut Firearms Training Academy LLC Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Connecticut Firearms Training LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Connecticut In Color: ELG Firearms Service & Instruction Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cote Firearms | Not listed | Not listed |
| Country Living and Supply Also: gun shop | Not listed | 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 | $75One-on-One Training (1 hour) · In person |
| CT Firearm School Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| CT Guns & Trust Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| CT's Pistol Cert & Training Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| CT's Pistol Cert & Training LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| Deborah Woessner Lyman Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Defensive Shooting academy LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Delta Arsenal LLC Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| East Windsor Sportsman's Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Eastern CT Firearm Safety Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| EH Pistol Permit | Not listed | Not listed |
| ELG Firearms Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Elite Combatives Krav Maga | S.H.E. Is Strong360 min | $150S.H.E. Is Strong · All experience levels, including beginners · Participants age 18 or older · Women · In person |
| Elm City Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fairfield County Firearms & Archery LLC Also: gun shop, shooting range, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Farmington River Trading Company Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| G-TAC Firearms Training Also: gunsmith | Home Defense FundamentalsWomen Only Pistol Permit ClassPistol Fundamentals 3 more coursesBasic Pistol Permit ClassAccuracy60 minConcealed Carry Classes | $50Accuracy · In person |
| 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 | Not listed |
| Groton Sportsmen's Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| GunStoke | Not listed | Not listed |
| GunStoke | Combo Pistol Permit Class - CT & Utah 35+ States540 minNRA Range Safety Officer CoursePrivate Classes - CT, NY, FL, UT Permits 2 more coursesLadies Night Series300 minNRA Instructor Certification - Basic Pistol1,440 min | $180Combo Pistol Permit Class - CT & Utah 35+ States · In person |
| Hartford Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Hoffman's Gun Center Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Joey Guns, LLC Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Not listed | 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 | $120Utah non-resident permit class · In person |
| Lock N' Load Firearms LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| M2 Tactical Solutions Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Majeed Guns & Firearms School Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Majeed Guns & Firearms School Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Maltese Arms, LLC Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Manchester Sportsmen's Association Also: shooting range | CE/FS Hunter Education (Firearms Self-Study and Bowhunting)480 minNRA Basic Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun Courses480 minUtah/Massachusetts Pistol Permit Classes 1 more courseSelf Defense Advanced Pistol Training240 min | Not listed |
| Meriden Rod and Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Metacon Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Millstream Hunting Preserve | Not listed | Not listed |
| MJ's Ammo Saloon Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mystic Rod and Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| National Rifle Association of America | Not listed | Not listed |
| National Shooting Sports Foundation | Not listed | Not listed |
| Newington Gun Exchange Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| On Target Firearms Services | Not listed | Not listed |
| One Shot Firearms Training LLC | Not listed | Not listed |
| P&G Firearms LLC Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Patriot Performance Shooting, llc | Not listed | Not listed |
| Prospect Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ramapoo Rifle & Revolver Club, Inc. Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ramondetta Firearms and Supplies Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Real World Concepts Also: gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Reeds Gun Range Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Rockville Fish & Game Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ron's Guns Also: gun shop, gunsmith | NRA Basic Pistol Safety Course (CT CCP)480 min | $175NRA Basic Pistol Safety Course (CT CCP) · Connecticut residents seeking the CCP · Existing permit holders wanting refresher training · In person |
| S.A.F.E. Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Safe & Secure Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Safe Life Protection | Not listed | Not listed |
| Shooting Sports Academy Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Silver City Firearms Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Silver City Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed | Not listed |
| SILVERBIRCH ARMORY LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Simard's Firearm Training | One on One Firearm Training120 minIntroduction to Rifle Shooting Fundamentals240 minCT Pistol Permit Class480 min | $150One on One Firearm Training · Permit holders and shooters seeking personalized instruction · In person |
| Simard's Firearm Training | Not listed | Not listed |
| Simunition® Operations Also: gun manufacturer | Simunition FX® Scenario Instructor and Safety Certification Course | Not listed |
| Sportsmen’s Outpost Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Spring & Fitch Armory Also: gun shop | Not listed | 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 | $851 on 1 Training Class · Individuals wanting a refresher, more comfort with their firearm, or aim work · In person |
| Tactical Arms, LLC Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed | Not listed |
| Tactical Recovery Network LLC | NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (Instructor-Led)510 minNRA Basic Shotgun600 minBail Bondsman Gold Card Certification480 min 10 more coursesPistol Marksmanship Simulation Training120 minNRA Personal Protection Outside The Home540 minNRA Defensive Pistol480 minNRA Personal Protection In The Home600 minNRA Home Firearm Safety240 minNRA Basic Rifle840 minPATH Practical and Tactical Handcuffing240 minNRA CCW / NYS 18 Hour Training840 minBail Enforcement Agent Criminal Justice & Firearms Training1,680 minNRA Basics of Pistol Shooting (Blended Learning)480 min | $50PATH Practical and Tactical Handcuffing · Class of 4 · In person |
| The Connecticut Valley Bushwackers | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Gun Store Also: gunsmith, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Tactical Boutique Also: shooting range, gun shop | Draw and Fire ClassTry Cowboy Fast Draw | Not listed |
| Trigger Finger Tactical Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) Also: gun manufacturer | Not listed | Not listed |
| Valor Armorment Sales, LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed | Not listed |
What a beginner class takes and costs in Connecticut
In Connecticut, training providers list a median beginner class price of $170 (15 classes), $45 more than the national $125. Their median length is 8 hours, more than twice the national 4 hours.
| Connecticut | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | $17015 classes | $125699 classes |
| Beginner class length | 8 hours14 classes | 4 hours739 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100173 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | $12511 classes | $125393 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150141 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100116 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125168 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $12824 classes | $130810 classes |
| Youth classes, price | Too few listings | $5023 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 24, 2026. Read the first-class guide
Connecticut firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 105 firearms instructors in Connecticut, 2.2% of the national total and the 17th most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Meriden has the most (3).
- firearms instructors listed
- 105
- of the national total
- 2.2%
- of 50 states by count
- 17th
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.