CT. Security Officers Firearms Certification (Blue Card) - 1 Day

Under State of Connecticut General Statute Sec. 29-161z any person who is employed as an “Armed” security officer whether in uniform or plain cloths must first complete an approved Security Firearms Training course with the handgun they will be using in the performance of their duties. This requirement is in addition to their required completion of a Criminal Justice certification (White Card / Guard Card) course to obtain their “Blue Card” or Class 1 Endorsement on the State Pistol Permit.

This course of instruction offered through Grey Wolf Consulting is conducted by a State of Connecticut approved and NRA certified Law Enforcement / Security Firearms Instructor and meets or exceeds the requirements of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection for licensure as a security officer within the State of Connecticut.

The Core Topics Of Instruction Within This Program Include:

Handgun / Ammunition Safety and Nomenclature
Safe Handling and Proper Cleaning / Storage of Firearms
Basic Principles of Combat Marksmanship (Drawing, Reloading, Stoppages, Stance, Grip, etc.)
The Escalation / De-Escalation of Physical Force and the Use of Force Continuum
General Statutes Related to the Use of Physical Force
Liability and the Security Officer
Live Fire Qualification
More.

Upon the successful completion of this program, the participant will receive the required instructor signatures and application which will need to be taken to the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection in Middletown, CT.

Required Equipment:

Duty Handgun
2 Magazines / Speedloaders
Duty Belt
Double On The Waist (OTW) Magazine / Speedloader Pouch
Closed Toe Footwear, Brimmed Hat, Long Sleeve Shirt, Pants (NO SHORTS)
Inclement Weather Gear
Personal Hydration System (Highly Recommended)
Wrap Around Eye / Ear Protection
Note Book (Pocket) and Pen For Note Taking
150 Rnds Ammunition

Mandatory Blue Card Annual Re-Certification - 1/2 Day

Additionally under State of Connecticut General Statute Sec. 29-161z, all holders of a Security Officers Firearms Endorsement (Blue Card) are required to re-certify annually with the handgun they will be using in the performance of their duties.

This annual re-certification course also meets or exceeds the requirements of and has been approved by the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.

The core topics of instruction within this program (Annual Re-Certification) include:

Review of Handgun / Ammunition Safety and Nomenclature
Review of Safe Handling and Storage of Firearms
Review of Basic Principles of Combat Marksmanship (Drawing, Reloading, Stoppages, Stance, Grip, etc.)
Review of The Escalation / De-Escalation of Physical Force and the Use of Force Continuum
Review of General Statutes Related to the Use of Physical Force
Review of Liability and the Security Officer
Live Fire Qualification
More.

Upon the successful completion of this program, the participant will receive the required instructor signatures and application which will need to be taken to or mailed in to the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection in Middletown, CT.

Required Equipment:

Duty Handgun
2 Magazines / Speedloaders
Duty Belt
Double On The Waist (OTW) Magazine / Speedloader Pouch
Closed Toe Footwear, Brimmed Hat, Long Sleeve Shirt, Pants (NO SHORTS)
Inclement Weather Gear
Personal Hydration System (Highly Recommended)
Wrap Around Eye / Ear Protection
Note Book (Pocket) and Pen For Note Taking
50 Rnds Ammunition Minimum (100 Recommended)

For additional information, please contact us at: info@greywolfconsulting.us or 203.924.1784

Standard Group Tuition - $250.00 / Private Instruction - $310.00 / Private Group Instruction - Call

Instructor: Brian S. Williams

Upcoming Training Schedule: Connecticut

NOTE: ALL COURSES AND PROGRAMS REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION Click ON THE DATE AND COURSE TITLE TO REGISTER ONLINE SECURELY

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