Connecticut Armed Security Firearms Certification Course
Important Equipment Notice
Important Equipment Notice
Effective July 1, 2025, Blackhawk SERPA and SERPA-style holsters that engage or retain the firearm via the trigger guard are prohibited for use during this training.
Attendance Policy
Students must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled course start time. Any student who is not present and ready to begin instruction at the official start time will be considered late. Late arrivals will not be admitted to the course and will forfeit all tuition and registration fees. This policy is strictly enforced to ensure the safety, integrity, and timely execution of all training programs.
Course Overview
In accordance with Connecticut General Statute §29-161z, any individual employed as an armed security officer, whether in uniform or plain clothes, must successfully complete an approved Security Firearms Training Course using the handgun they will carry while performing their duties.
This requirement is separate from and in addition to the Criminal Justice Certification (White Card/Guard Card) course required to obtain a Connecticut Security Officer Identification Card and Class 1 Firearms Endorsement ("Blue Card").
Grey Wolf Consulting's Armed Security Firearms Certification Course is taught by a Connecticut-approved and NRA-certified Law Enforcement and Security Firearms Instructor. The curriculum meets or exceeds all training standards established by the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) for armed security officer licensing.
Course Topics Include
- Firearm safety, ammunition safety, and handgun nomenclature
- Safe firearm handling, maintenance, cleaning, and storage
- Fundamental combat marksmanship skills, including:
- Drawing from the holster
- Reloading techniques
- Malfunction and stoppage clearance
- Proper stance and grip
- Use of Force Continuum
- Escalation and de-escalation of force
- Connecticut statutes governing the use of physical force
- Liability considerations for security professionals
- Live-fire qualification
- Additional security and firearms-related training topics
Certification & Completion
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive the required instructor endorsements and application documentation necessary to apply for their Armed Security Officer Firearms Endorsement through the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection in Middletown, Connecticut.
Required Equipment
- Duty handgun
- Minimum of three (3) magazines or speedloaders
- Duty belt
- Outside-the-waistband (OWB) double magazine or speedloader pouch
- Closed-toe footwear
- Long-sleeve shirt
- Pants (shorts are not permitted)
- Brimmed hat
- Appropriate weather gear for outdoor training
- Personal hydration system (recommended)
- Wraparound eye protection
- Hearing protection
- Notebook and pen for note-taking
- Minimum of 240 rounds of ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
This is the Armed Security Firearms Certification course used to apply for a Security Officer Firearms Endorsement through DESPP in Connecticut.
Yes. The course includes live-fire qualification. Students must bring the required duty handgun, magazines, and a minimum of 240 rounds.
Duty handgun, at least three magazines or speedloaders, duty belt, OWB magazine pouch, closed-toe footwear, long-sleeve shirt, pants, brimmed hat, eye and hearing protection, and note-taking materials.
Choose an upcoming date on this page or the Training Schedule, then complete the registration form.
Questions?
For additional information, please contact Grey Wolf Consulting:
Email: info@greywolfconsulting.us
Phone: (203) 952-7815
