Frequently Asked Questions

Cancellation Policy

Any class may be cancelled by the student or Goldeneye Training Academy at any time. Refunds will not be given for class cancellations however a credit will be issued for a future class of the student’s choice. The student has up to 18 months, from their originally scheduled class date) to redeem their seat(s). If the student does not reserve another seat in a class of choice within the 18 month period, the student forfeits their seat reservation and full payment for that seat reservation. Cancellation must be done by email or phone.

Goldeneye Training Academy reserves the right to cancel courses at any time with at least a 2 day notice given to students, unless an emergency exists. If a course is cancelled, the student will be given the opportunity to reschedule to another class date.

Students can cancel class registration at any time, we do ask you notify us as soon as possible (email or phone) to allow other students to fill the spot. See Refund and Rescheduling Policy for details that may apply.

Goldeneye Training Academy reserves the right to cancel any training course due to insufficient enrollment. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule to a future class date or for a full refund, if the class is permanently cancelled.

No shows will incur the full cost of registration unless otherwise agreed to by Goldeneye Training Academy.

Rescheduling Policy

Goldeneye Training Academy understands that events happen requiring the need to reschedule a class. Please give as much notice as possible to allow Goldeneye Training Academy to fill your spot.

Goldeneye Training Academy reserves the right to re-schedule any scheduled class due to severe weather, insufficient minimum registration, or other reasons as determined by Goldeneye Training Academy. If a class is canceled, students will be rescheduled to a later scheduled date of their choice so long as slots are available.

Some courses require a minimum number of participants as noted in the course description. If you register for a course with a minimum and the minimum number of participants have not registered within 2 days prior to the course, Goldeneye Training Academy reserves the right to cancel / reschedule the course. Students will be given the opportunity to reschedule to a future scheduled course date. Refunds may be given if a future class is not available.

It is difficult for Goldeneye Training Academy to fill your spot if you cannot attend class and provide notice within 7 days of the class. If a student notifies Goldeneye Training Academy requesting to reschedule a class, within 7 days of the class date, instead of forfeiting the class fee and paying the full price of the future class, the student will incur a $50.00 re-scheduling fee towards that future class. If a re-scheduled date is reserved and the student notifies Goldeneye Training Academy requesting to reschedule a class for a second time, within 7 days of the second reserved class date, the student then forfeits the class fee and must pay the full price of the third future class, in advance.

Private firearm lessons require a 4-hour notice to reschedule or the entire payment for that lesson is forfeited.

If a class does not have the minimum students registered, it will be rescheduled to a later class of the student’s choice.

Refund Policy

No refunds given, however credit towards a future class may be applied with approval from the Owner, and on a case by case basis. If a class is cancelled due to lack of meeting the minimum number of participants as noted in the course description, students will be given the opportunity to reschedule to a future scheduled course date. Refunds may be given if a future class is not available.

Step 1: Call or go to your local police department / resident state troopers’ office and visit the records department. Ask for your local pistol permit application. The application will come with instructions to either call and make an appointment or visit between set hours in order to have your state and federal fingerprints taken, as well as drop off your completed application.

Step 2: Once you have picked up your application and instructions, complete the application to the best of your knowledge. Any sections you are unsure of should be left blank and discussed during your Basic Safety Pistol Course.

Step 3: Schedule to take your Basic Safety Pistol Course. Call us to schedule your class. This course is the pistol permit CT-approved course needed to take and pass in order to obtain your Certificate of Completion. This certificate must be submitted along with your completed and notarized application. The cost of the class is $200.00. The fee to notarize your application is optional and an additional $10.00.

Step 4: Once you complete the application and course, contact or visit the department from where you obtained your application to have your fingerprints taken and the application submitted. Prior to the time you submit your fingerprints, you must make three money orders for the local processing fee ($70.00), federal fingerprint processing fee ($13.25), and state fingerprint processing fee ($75.00). The total amount is $158.25. Please note: Some departments vary, from town to town, in terms of additional items needed such as passport photos, additional forms to complete, etc. Bring those documents to class for review and completion. Also, note that each department may charge a fee to roll your fingerprints. The fee varies from town to town.

Step 5: Once you hand over your application, certificate, money orders, and additional material (if applicable), the local department has eight weeks to issue you a temporary local pistol permit, valid for only sixty days, or denial.

Step 6: This is the final step. If a denial is issued, you have the option to contact the CT Board of Firearms Permit Examiners and file an appeal. If approval is issued, you receive your temporary pistol permit. Within 60 days, you must go to the State Police with a copy of your proof of citizenship (birth certificate, US Passport, etc) and money order for processing ($70.00), and you will immediately be photographed and issued your CT Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers, which is valid for 5 years and is necessary to purchase any firearm in Connecticut.

You can either call (860) 685-8494, e-mail the change of information to the Special Licensing and Firearms Unit, or mail a letter to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police, Special Licensing and Firearms Unit at 1111 Country Club Rd., Middletown, CT. 06457. Change of address is required within 2 business days, and the letter should include the permit number, name, date of birth, old address, and new address. If your pistol permit is expired, you may need to reapply for a pistol permit in CT.

We accept checks, cash, paypal, and all major credit / debit cards

According to Everytown, 39% of gun owners have no safety training. That’s why it’s important to make sure you take the proper classes associated with gun protection. The fees for a pistol permit in CT are as follows:

Basic Safety Pistol Course – Varies by the instructor (Goldeneye Services: $200)
Local Permit Application Fee – $70.00
Federal Fingerprint Processing Fee – $13.25
State Fingerprint Processing Fee – $75.00
Fingerprint Fee – Varies by fingerprint technician
State Permit Processing Fee – $70.00
Fees for additional materials – Varies by departmental requests

Both the pistol permit and guard card and good for 5 years and renewable by only submitting the appropriate fees.

Cancellation Policy

All classes must be cancelled no later than 30 days prior to the day of the class. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of class fee. Upon request, the class may be rescheduled to a later available class date. Cancellation must be done by email or phone.

Goldeneye Training Academy reserves the right to cancel courses at any time with reasonable notice given to students. If a course is cancelled, the student will be given the opportunity to reschedule to another class date.

Students can cancel class registration at any time, we do ask you notify us as soon as possible (email or phone) to allow other students to fill the spot. See Refund and Rescheduling Policy for details that may apply.

Goldeneye Training Academy reserves the right to cancel any training course due to insufficient enrollment. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule to a future class date or for a full refund of the class fee.

No shows will incur the full cost of registration unless otherwise agreed to by Goldeneye Training Academy.

Rescheduling Policy

Goldeneye Training Academy understands that events happen requiring the need to reschedule a class. Please give as much notice as possible to allow Goldeneye Training Academy to fill your spot.

Goldeneye Training Academy reserves the right to re-schedule any scheduled class due to severe weather, insufficient minimum registration, or other reasons as determined by Goldeneye Training Academy. If a class is canceled, students will be rescheduled to a later scheduled date of their choice so long as slots are available.

Some courses require a minimum number of participants as noted in the course description. If you register for a course with a minimum and the minimum number of participants have not registered within 2 days prior to the course, Goldeneye Training Academy reserves the right to cancel / reschedule the course. Students will be given the opportunity to reschedule to a future scheduled course date. Refunds may be given if a future class is not available.

It is difficult for Goldeneye Training Academy to fill your spot if you cannot attend class and provide notice within 7 days of the class. If a student notifies Goldeneye Training Academy requesting to reschedule a class, within 7 days of the class date, instead of forfeiting the class fee and paying the full price of the future class, the student will incur a $50.00 re-scheduling fee towards that future class. If a re-scheduled date is reserved and the student notifies Goldeneye Training Academy requesting to reschedule a class for a second time, within 7 days of the second reserved class date, the student then forfeits the class fee and must pay the full price of the third future class, in advance.

If a class does not have the minimum students registered, it will be rescheduled to a later class of the student’s choice.

Refund Policy

No refunds given, however credit towards a future class may be applied with approval. If a class is cancelled due to lack of meeting the minimum number of participants as noted in the course description, students will be given the opportunity to reschedule to a future scheduled course date. Refunds may be given if a future class is not available.

Below is a breakdown of the fees involved in obtaining your CT guard card.

A. Security Officer Training Course – Varies upon instructor (Goldeneye Services: $100.00)
B. Fingerprint Fees and Processing Charges – Federal: $12.00, State: $75.00, Fees to take print varies upon location
C. State Application Fee for Security Officer – $100.00

Both the pistol permit in CT and guard card are good for 5 years and renewable by only submitting the appropriate fees.

A guard card can be obtained by completing a security guard class in CT. A guard card or Security Officer’s Identification Card is the required government identification in order to work for a security agency while a blue card or “Security Officer Firearms Permit” is an endorsement on your current pistol permit that allows you to work, for a security agency, as an armed guard.

We accept checks, cash, paypal, and all major credit / debit cards

The fees for obtaining are as follows:

Security guard class in CT/ (Guard Card) Training Course – Varies by the instructor (Goldeneye Services: $85.00)
State Application Fee – $100.00
Federal Fingerprint Processing Fee – $13.25
State Fingerprint Processing Fee – $75.00
Fingerprint Fee – Varies by fingerprint technician
Fees for additional materials – Varies by departmental requests

What you need to bring to your security guard class in CT is your CT guard card, CT pistol permit, the firearms that you’ll need (to be used in class), a minimum of 50 rounds, closed-toe shoes, a crew neck shirt, and an open mind!

Cancellation Policy

All classes must be cancelled no later than 30 days prior to the day of the class. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of class fee. Upon request, the class may be rescheduled to a later available class date. Cancellation must be done by email or phone.

Goldeneye Training Academy reserves the right to cancel courses at any time with reasonable notice given to students. If a course is cancelled, the student will be given the opportunity to reschedule to another class date.

Students can cancel class registration at any time, we do ask you notify us as soon as possible (email or phone) to allow other students to fill the spot. See Refund and Rescheduling Policy for details that may apply.

Goldeneye Training Academy reserves the right to cancel any training course due to insufficient enrollment. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule to a future class date or for a full refund of the class fee.

No shows will incur the full cost of registration unless otherwise agreed to by Goldeneye Training Academy.

Rescheduling Policy

Goldeneye Training Academy understands that events happen requiring the need to reschedule a class. Please give as much notice as possible to allow Goldeneye Training Academy to fill your spot.

Goldeneye Training Academy reserves the right to re-schedule any scheduled class due to severe weather, insufficient minimum registration, or other reasons as determined by Goldeneye Training Academy. If a class is canceled, students will be rescheduled to a later scheduled date of their choice so long as slots are available.

Some courses require a minimum number of participants as noted in the course description. If you register for a course with a minimum and the minimum number of participants have not registered within 2 days prior to the course, Goldeneye Training Academy reserves the right to cancel / reschedule the course. Students will be given the opportunity to reschedule to a future scheduled course date. Refunds may be given if a future class is not available.

It is difficult for Goldeneye Training Academy to fill your spot if you cannot attend class and provide notice within 7 days of the class. If a student notifies Goldeneye Training Academy requesting to reschedule a class, within 7 days of the class date, instead of forfeiting the class fee and paying the full price of the future class, the student will incur a $50.00 re-scheduling fee towards that future class. If a re-scheduled date is reserved and the student notifies Goldeneye Training Academy requesting to reschedule a class for a second time, within 7 days of the second reserved class date, the student then forfeits the class fee and must pay the full price of the third future class, in advance.

If a class does not have the minimum students registered, it will be rescheduled to a later class of the student’s choice.

Refund Policy

No refunds given, however credit towards a future class may be applied with approval. If a class is cancelled due to lack of meeting the minimum number of participants as noted in the course description, students will be given the opportunity to reschedule to a future scheduled course date. Refunds may be given if a future class is not available.

After the course is completed, there is approximately 2-3 week processing time, in which the cards will be mailed to the address listed on the registration form (the form is completed at the beginning of each class by the student). This process only applies to those taking the First Aid, CPR & AED Course(s).

Valid photo ID and payment. Everything else will be provided.

We accept checks, cash, paypal, and all major credit / debit cards

After completing the online portion of the course (which may be found at www.onlineaha.org), you may then schedule the hands-on portion, which will save time. Also, you will also save $10.00 off the cost of the hands-on portion of the course.

The class can take approximately 6 hours (2 hours for the first aid and 4 hours for the CPR/AED portions).

Just once, however you must requalify with the firearm you intend to use “on duty” yearly. The state does not charge for this yearly re-qualification. Instead, you must pay the state to renew your blue card endorsement, on your pistol permit, when you renew your pistol permit, every 5 years. The endorsement runs the length of your pistol permit. To requalify, you must complete a re-qualification with a blue card instructor. Goldeneye Service’s cost for re-qualification is $90.00 for the first 2 handguns and $10.00 for each handgun thereafter.

Below is a breakdown of the fees involved in obtaining your blue card (not including the cost of a gun class in CT or gun training).

a. Blue Card Training Course – Varies upon instructor (Goldeneye Services: $200.00)
b. State of Connecticut Processing Fees: $62.00

You must bring your guard card AND pistol permit as well as payment for the class. You are also required to bring the firearm(s) you intend on using for duty, 100-150 rounds of ammunition, a holster, a sturdy leather belt. You are suggested to also bring footwear and company uniform, bug spray and/or sun screen, and a brimmed hat.

Our blue card training is an intermediate level course. Familiarization of your handgun is necessary and understanding handgun safety is paramount. Simply put, if the last time you handled a firearm was during your pistol permit class, you may have difficulty keeping up with your peers. This will also apply to any blue card class you take anywhere in the state, as it is naturally a more advanced course. We suggest going to a gun range and becoming familiar with your firearm before taking this course. If you are unsure if you’re ready to take this course, contact us OR schedule a private lesson to diagnose any shooting errors.

A guard card or Security Officer’s Identification Card is the required government identification in order to work for a security agency while a blue card or “Security Officer Firearms Permit” is an endorsement on your current pistol permit that allows you to work, for a security agency, as an armed guard.