All Armed Security Officers are subject to licensing requirements. Connecticut state law stipulates additional training and certification for armed security guards in order to then be endorsed by a security agency. This consists of an 8-hour initial training with follow-up yearly re-qualifications.

The license that confers the right to carry weapons, in the capacity of an armed security officer, is commonly referred to as the CT Blue Card. The CT pistol permit has an endorsement on it (similar to a driver’s license if someone is licensed with a CDL or motorcycle). With the proper endorsement, it shows when someone is an armed professional.

Armed professionals include armored truck and ATM employees, bank security, dignitary protection, celebrity protection, executive protection, etc.

Our instructors are certified by the CT State Police as Firearm Instructors.

Successful completion of this intermediate level course along with the endorsement of a security agency, will allow the security officer to carry a pistol or revolver during the course of their duties.

The live-fire qualification course requires each attendee to fire a qualification run of 80% (240/300) or better, to establish proficiency with consistency. It is suggested that future participants practice with the firearm(s) they intend on registering with. Please contact us with any questions.

The cost to attend this course is $200.00