Here at Pistol Permit Connecticut we strive to educate and inform through our safety courses. We want to make sure shooting sports are preserved for the future generation. NRA and State Certified Instructor Jim McCarthy is always happy to answer any questions you may have.

If you're interested in taking one of the following Courses, even if one is not yet scheduled, please let us know!  Additional Courses are generated based upon interest shown by groups of several individuals.

Also, we can arrange courses for Clubs and other organizations at your facility if there's sufficient interest. Please use our Contact Us page to contact us if you or your Club are interested in hosting a Basic Safety Course. Our courses are discounted for Groups and Gun Clubs. We enjoy group and club courses because it gives our instructors the opportunity to work with shooting enthusiasts throughout the State of Connecticut. Whether your a gun club or just a group of several friends, contact us to schedule a NRA Group Course Date Today.

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Learn To Shoot Safely And Correctly with
Instructor Jim McCarthy

• NRA Certified Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun and Personal Protection Instructor
• NRA Training Counselor for All Disciplines
• NRA Law Enforcement Handgun and Shotgun Instructor
• Sig Sauer Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor
• Weapon Retention and Disarm Instructor
• (OCAT) Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Training Instructor
• (PATH) Practical and Tactical Handcuffing Instructor
• (MEB) Monadnock Expandable Baton Instructor
• Springfield Armory Certified Armorer
• Glock Certified Law Enforcement Armorer
• State of Connecticut Certified Security Criminal Justice and Firearms Instructor
• State of Connecticut Certified Bail Enforcement Agent Criminal Justice and Firearms Instructor
• American Heart Association BLS-CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor
• Active Member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA)
• Active Member of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI)
• Active Law Enforcement Agency Membership with the National Rifle Association

Whether you are interested in recreational shooting, competition, hunting, gun collecting, historical reenactment, home safety, or personal protection - the basics are where to start! NRA Basic Firearm Training Courses teach you the safety principles and help you develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude that are needed to successfully pursue your shooting interests.

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  Since 1871, one of NRA's major objectives has been to provide basic training in the safe and proper use of firearms. We offer courses in the following disciplines:
   
• NRA Basic Pistol Safety Course
• NRA Basic Rifle Safety Course
• NRA Basic Shotgun Safety Course
• NRA First Steps Pistol Course
• NRA First Steps Rifle Course
• NRA First Steps Shotgun Course
• NRA Private Basic Pistol Safety Course
• NRA Home Firearms Safety Course
• NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home
• NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
• NRA Instructor Training Courses for all Disciplines
• Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety Courses
  
  JFM Associates, LLC also offers classes for:
   
• State of Connecticut Armed Security (Blue Card) Training
• State of Connecticut Guard Card Training
• State of Connecticut Bail Enforcement Agent Certification
• State of Connecticut Bail Enforcement Firearm Certification(Gold Card)
• Defensive Pistol for the Armed Citizen
• Defensive Pistol for the Armed Professional
• Advanced Pistol Tactics for the Armed Professional
• Defensive Shotgun for the Armed Citizen
• Defensive Shotgun for the Armed Professional
• Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Training (OCAT®)
• Practical And Tactical Handcuffing (PATH®)
• Monadnock Expandable Baton Training Classes

***ANY Group Private Class can be scheduled for a specific day of your choice. You can either request a day during the week or on the weekend. During the checkout process please note your preferred date and a 2nd choice if your 1st choice is not available. Classes are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Or Contact Us and check to see if a specific date is available.***

The Pistol Permit CT site is here to provide NRA Basic Pistol Courses, NRA Basic Shotgun Courses, and NRA Basic Rifle Courses to the general public. Pistol Permit Connecticut Classes are required to obtain a CT State Pistol Permit. The courses we offer are required for a Pistol Permit in Connecticut.
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