WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE ARRIVING

  1. This is an intermediate level firearms course. The ability to load / unload a magazine, load / clear a firearm, as well as accurately placing all shots on a nine-inch target from 20 feet should be the starting skill level prior to arrival. It is STRONGLY recommended to practice safe firearm handling and live fire prior to arrival.
  2. Historically, participants who have not shot a firearm within the past year or those who are not familiar with their firearm have, for the most part, unsuccessfully completed the qualification course. Please contact us to reschedule your course if this applies to you.
  3. A written test is performed at the end of the class. Participants are required to pass this exam with an 80% or higher in order to move onto the live fire qualification.
  4. Anyone who does not pass the written exam will be asked to return and re-take the course at a later date/time, at no additional cost to the participant. Participants who do not pass the exam will not be allowed to continue to the live fire qualification.
  5. Anyone who does not pass the qualification course will be asked to re-qualify at a later date/time. The cost to re-qualify is $40.00. This cost covers any range fees, shooting supplies and the instructor’s time.
  6. The qualification course consists of shooting 50 rounds from varying distances of 4 feet up to 50 feet, using a combination of left-hand only, right-hand only, and two hand shooting, at the instructor’s verbal command. Passing is 240 or higher (out of a maximum score of 300) (80%). More details on the how you are scored will be explained during the qualification. No exceptions will be made.
  7. Although Marijuana, in the State of Connecticut, is legal to use for both Medicinal and Recreational purposes, handling of heavy machinery should not be done while under the influence of alcohol or any narcotic. A firearm is considered heavy machinery. If any staff notice the scent of marijuana on you upon arrival to class, you will be excused from class, regardless of the reasons surrounding the odor of marijuana and/ or alcohol. No exceptions will be made.
  8. Payments (optional items, rescheduling fees, etc.) may be paid using cash, checks, or credit/debit cards on the day of the requalification.
  9. Click here to complete the online Gun Range Waiver. This is required. This is a seperate company and requires a separate waiver to be completed. Please note: The last 2 “Yes or No” questions on this waiver must be checked off as “Yes”. Required
  10. Click here to complete the Goldeneye registration form and waiver. Required.
  11. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time for registration processing.
  12. Please note: All handguns will be inspected by Goldeneye’s firearms training personnel to ensure they meet manufacturers’ specifications. Mechanical and/ or safety defects will result in the firearm being rejected.
  13. Contact the Goldeneye firearms training staff if you are not sure about the suitability of your equipment.
  14. Upon arrival, we ask that you bring your firearm(s) unloaded and magazines fully loaded and outside of the firearm. Required.
  15. Any unsafe behavior or violation of safety rules will result in immediate dismissal from the program.
  16. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All deposits and payments are non-refundable. Any dates unattended by the participant or cancelled within seven days from the date of the course, are transferable with a $50.00 rescheduling fee.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING ON THE DAY OF CLASS

  1. Please bring the following documentation:
    1. CT Pistol Permit. Required.
    2. CT Guard Card (Security Officer’s Identification Card). Required.
    3. CT Driver’s License or State ID. Required.
  2. Please bring the firearm(s) you intend to carry while employed as an armed guard. The firearm criteria is as follows:
    1. Pistol
      1. Calibers Accepted: .380, .40, .45ACP, .357 SIG, 9mm and 10mm. No exceptions will be made.
      2. Standard semi-automatic pistols will be accepted.
    2. Revolver
      1. Calibers Accepted: .38, .357, 9mm and .45ACP. No exceptions will be made.
      2. Double-action revolvers only.
      3. NO SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS. No exceptions will be made.
  3. Please wear the appropriate clothing which includes the following:
    1. Baseball cap. Strongly preferred but not required.
    2. Long pants. Required
    3. Sturdy footwear, suitable for rapid turning. Required.
    4. Bare feet, sandals, and dress shoes are not allowed. No exceptions will be allowed.
    5. Eye and hearing protection. This is required. Rentals are available for a small fee.
    6. Knee Pads. Preferred but not required.
    7. Sturdy belt capable of holding your holster with firearm and any magazine pouches.
  4. If registering a pistol, you must bring the following:
    1. 65 Rounds of ammunition for each firearm you will be qualifying with. Required.
      1. Only “factory” ammunition will be utilized for qualification. The ammunition should have the same ballistic characteristics of that which will be carried in the handgun upon successful completion of the program.
      2. No re-loads or hand-loaded ammunition are allowed. No exceptions will be made.
      3. Please note that we offer ammunition for purchase, should you need to purchase some for the day of your requalification.
      4. Please contact us should you want to place an order.
    2. Minimum of two (2), 10-round capacity magazines for the pistol. Bring a minimum of three (3) magazines for your pistol if it accepts any capacity under 10 rounds. Required.
      More than the required magazines are always welcome!
    3. Please contact us if interested in ordering more magazines.
    4. Magazine pouch. Required.
    5. An out of the waistband (OWB) holster for the pistol. Required.
      1. For safety, cheap nylon or leather or inside-the-pants (IWB) holsters will not be accepted. We may have a holster for you to rent. Check first for availability.
  5. If registering a revolver, you must bring the following:
    1. 65 Rounds of ammunition for each firearm you will be qualifying with. Required.
      1. Only “factory” ammunition will be utilized for qualification. The ammunition should have the same ballistic characteristics of that which will be carried in the handgun upon successful completion of the program.
      2. No re-loads or hand-loaded ammunition are allowed. No exceptions will be made.
      3. Please note that we offer ammunition for purchase, should you need to purchase some for the day of your requalification.
      4. Please contact us should you want to place an order.
    2. Minimum of two (2) speed-loaders for the revolver. Required.
    3. Speed-loader pouch for each speed-loader. Required.
    4. An out of the waistband (OWB) holster for the pistol. Required.
      1. For safety, cheap nylon or leather or inside-the-pants (IWB) holsters will not be accepted.