CT ARMED GUARD (BLUE CARD) REQUALIFICATION COURSE
ARE YOU LOOKING TO GET YOUR CT ARMED GUARD REQUALIFICATION?
- Do you have your armed guard endorsement and are looking to complete your annual CT armed guard requalification?
Then let’s get you started!!
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. This page is dedicated to the CT armed guard requalification.
Our instructors are certified by the CT State Police as Firearm Instructors.
The written exam requires each attendee to pass with a 100% score.
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 $85.00
CT BLUE GUARD
- Possess a Connecticut State Pistol Permit with either a “1” or “3” endorsement on it.
- Possess a Connecticut Security Officer Identification Card (Guard Card)
- Thoroughly understand the firearm to be used for class (How to load, unload, discharge accurately, etc.)
- Pistols: Standard semi-automatic pistols.
- 65 Rounds of ammunition for each firearm (Calibers accepted: .380, .40, .45ACP, .357 SIG, 9mm and 10mm.) Only “factory” brass 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. No re-loads or hand-loaded ammunition are allowed.
- Minimum of two (2) CT standard capacity (10 Round) magazines for the pistol. Three (3) magazines if the capacity of such magazine is under the CT standard capacity.
- A minimum of one (1) Magazine pouch
- OWB (Out of the Waistband) holster for the pistol which has a retention device (i.e., hammer strap, internal tension device).
- For safety, no cheap nylon or leather, no inside-the-pants holsters.
- Eye and hearing protection
- Revolvers: Double-action revolvers only. NO SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS
- 65 Rounds of ammunition (Calibers accepted: .38, .357, 9mm and .45ACP). Only “factory” brass 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. No re-loads or hand-loaded ammunition are allowed.
- Minimum of two (2) speed-loaders for the revolver.
- Speed-loader pouch
- OWB (Out of the Waistband) holster for the revolver which has a retention device (i.e., hammer strap, internal tension device).
- For safety, no cheap nylon or leather, inside-the-pants holsters
- Eye and hearing protection.
- A baseball cap
- Crew neck shirt
- Long pants
- Sturdy footwear, suitable for rapid turning.
- Shorts, bare feet, sandals, and dress shoes are not allowed.
- Sturdy belt to support holster and magazine pouches or speed loaders.
ANNUAL BLUE CARD RE-CERTIFICATION
This is the annual re-qualification course needed to maintain the blue card endorsement. Student must bring a minimum of 65 rounds of ammunition for each firearm they wish to register through the course. Eye & ear protection will be required and is not guaranteed that the range will have a set to borrow.
Cost: $85.00 (1st 2 firearms) $10.00 for each additional firearm used.
Please Note: It is suggested to wear your uniform pants and footwear as well as your duty belt.
Sign Up Here To Get Re-qualified!!
Need to be re-qualified sooner?
Time ran out and never had the chance to get it done?
CT State Police requires all armed guard endorsements to be qualified one time per calendar year (January 01 – December 31). If you go pass December 31, your endorsement expires. There are no grace periods. You will then need to retake the initial Armed Guard Endorsement Course. If this is the case for your situation, please sign up for the initial course. If you have any questions, please contact us.