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Pistol Permit Classes

8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Unless noted with different times)

USCCA or NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Courses (instructor led, no on-line requirement for students) Class will be held at the indoor range/classroom at The Hartford Gun Club, 157 S. Main St. (Rt 187) in East Granby. The heated/air-conditioned classroom is comfortable and convenient.

This course is a pre-requisite to apply for a Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers in CT/MA and in many other states. The CT permit also allows the holder to purchase all legal firearms and ammunition. This includes handguns, rifles and shotguns. Both the NRA & USCCA Courses are accepted in CT for a Pistol Permit.

Each class will have a maximum of 12-18 people. If you want to be a part of a class, click the Register, fill out the form and that will hold your spot.

Some classes will be Women only classes. If the class is not marked as Women only, it’s a co-ed class.

Class dates are tentative and can be changed.

If a class date is changed, everyone enrolled will be notified and have the opportunity to re-schedule if necessary.

Please DO NOT register for more than one class. If you would like to be on a “standby” list for an earlier class date, email me at bob@lifesafetraining.com

If you have a group of 6 of more, contact me directly and we can schedule a private class.

A Few Tips…

  • Permit classes are not a shooting class as much as a handgun safety class (we will be shooting though)
  • Stop at your local PD and pick-up an application for a Pistol Permit (optional)
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that don’t have open toes
  • The temperature in my home and at the range should be comfortable, but bring a sweater/sweatshirt
  • I will supply eye and ear protection, if you have your own, please feel free to bring them along
  • I will supply ALL of the firearms and ammunition, please DO NOT bring your own for permit classes
  • Bring lunch or snacks, or both. Bring a water bottle, or bottled water. It’s a long time to go without food and you can easily lose focus.

We will begin very promptly at 8:30am. You’re welcome to arrive at my home a bit early and take care of payment and settling into your seat at the table. We should be done with live fire by 4:00 or so. I’ll email my address and directions a week or so before the class to those registered.


  • VIP Family Program (comprehensive program for everyone in the family)
  • NRA Basic Pistol (pistol permit course)
  • NRA Basic Rifle
  • NRA Basic Shotgun
  • USCCA Basic Pistol
  • USCCA Home Defense
  • USCCA Concealed Carry
  • LifeSafe Training Outside the Home
  • LifeSafe Training Safe at Work
  • LifeSafe Training Safe at Play
  • LifeSafe Training Safe in the Car
  • “Don’t Touch It!” Kids safety
  • LifeSafe Training Beyond Basic Pistol
  • LifeSafe Training Defensive Handgun
  • LifeSafe Training Advanced Handgun
  • LifeSafe Training Basic Carbine
  • LifeSafe Training Advanced Carbine
  • LifeSafe Training Pistol/Carbine Transitions
  • LifeSafe Training College Preparation for Students (no firearms)