Armed Security Officer (Blue Card) Re-Certification
Cost $100.00
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*Please Note: As of October 1, 2004, it will be a prerequisite that all Armed Security Officers will need to qualify on a yearly basis with the weapon that they will be using in the capacity of their employment position. Documentation of this training must be supplied to the Special Licensing & Firearms Unit.
The re-certification needs to be done yearly, 90 days before the expiration date on there Class 1/Pistol Permit License.
Example: If your pistol permit expires on September 9, 2014, you have to take the 4 hour Blue Card Re-Certification course before September 9th on the years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. When you go to renew your CT Pistol Permit and you have the enforcement Class 1, If there are not 5 Blue Card Re-certification Certificates on file for you, your permit will get renewed but not your Class 1. If this happens and you are working as an Armed Security Officer your Class 1 inducement will be removed. If you have any questions please contact us.
Students must qualify with the firearm they will be working with for their job.
Course content includes:
- Understanding the law relative to the use of force in self-defense;
- Legal justification for the use of force;
- Alternatives to the use of deadly force;
- Re-certification is required on an annual basis and the material covered is required by the state.
- Course fees include targets and safety equipment as well classroom handouts and materials.
- Ammo is NOT included
- You will need 50rds to qualify with
- If you would like to add an additional firearm/s, each firearm will be an additional $25
If your employer is planning on paying for the certification for you please contact us a head of time.
If you are sending us an email to register for a class this unfortunately will not guarantee you a seat. We might not see your email in time to contact you and confirm your spot.
All students must pre-register
You can do that by:
- Coming down to the range and leaving a deposit,
- Calling us and leave a deposit over the phone
- Or you can register online

Please place the date of the class that you would like to attend in the comment section of the checkout area.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or clarifications. |