CONNECTICUT PISTOL PERMIT TRAINING
Your first step toward becoming a safe, confident and responsible firearm owner.
If you're new to firearms, considering purchasing your first handgun, or simply ready to obtain your Connecticut pistol permit, this is where your training journey begins.
Crosspoint's Connecticut Pistol Permit course combines required safety and legal instruction with hands-on firearms training in a structured, supportive environment. No prior firearms experience is required.
FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING
MORE THAN JUST A PERMIT CLASS
Your permit is a legal credential. Training is what helps you become a capable firearm owner.
Our Connecticut Pistol Permit course is built on the USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals curriculum—a comprehensive program that goes beyond the basic firearms-safety instruction required for a Connecticut pistol permit.
In addition to incorporating Connecticut's required training components, the course introduces students to responsible firearm ownership, handgun fundamentals, personal safety, situational awareness, the legal use of force, and home-defense considerations.
The goal isn't simply to help you obtain a permit.
It's to give you a solid foundation for becoming a safe, knowledgeable, and responsible firearm owner.
Topics include:
• Fundamental firearm safety • Handgun operation and fundamentals • Safe handling and storage • Ammunition fundamentals • Shooting fundamentals • Situational awareness and conflict avoidance • Connecticut firearms laws and responsibilities • Legal considerations surrounding the use of force • Personal and home protection considerations • What to expect as a new firearm owner.
*Connecticut requires applicants to complete an approved handgun safety course and a live-fire component before applying for a pistol permit.
CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE BELOW
BASIC
USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
Includes everything above.
$125
COMPLETE
USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
Includes everything in the BASIC package, PLUS:
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Required passport-style photo for your application
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USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals 269-page, full-color textbook
The USCCA textbook provides a useful take-home reference covering firearm safety, handgun fundamentals, situational awareness, self-defense considerations and other subjects introduced during the course.
MOST POPULAR / BEST VALUE
$165
Need To Travel?
FLORIDA CONCEALED WEAPON LICENSE
We now offer training certificates for the Florida Concealed Weapon License, available to non-residents.
A Florida license allows eligible holders to legally carry in 37 states*.
Add it to your CT Pistol Permit Class — $50
Complete both at the same time and save.
Already have your CT Permit? — $75
Includes a 1-hour supplemental online session.
*Florida application fee of $97 is additional.
To see a map of *current states included, click HERE
Great for people who travel and who want to stay legally armed.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Your Crosspoint class includes the equipment and instruction you need to complete the course.
8-HOUR INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSE
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Classroom Instruction
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Learn the fundamentals in a structured classroom environment.
LIVE-FIRE TRAINING
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Complete the required live-fire component under instructor supervision.
HANDGUNS PROVIDED
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You don't need to own a handgun to take the class.
AMMUNITION & TARGETS
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Your class ammunition and targets are included.
EYE & HEARING PROTECTION
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Required range safety equipment is provided.
SIRT LASER TOOL INTRODUCTION
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Get an introduction to safe, structured laser-based practice as you begin developing your skills.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
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Receive the required "COC" associated with successful completion of the course.
LOCAL & STATE DOCUMENTS
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Receive the documentation associated with successful completion of the required course.
WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR?
FIRST-TIME FIREARM STUDENTS
You've never handled a handgun before. That's okay.
The course is designed to give new students a structured introduction to firearms in a supportive learning environment.
FUTURE FIREARM OWNERS
You're considering purchasing a handgun but want training before making that decision.
You can complete the course using Crosspoint-provided firearms.
EXPERIENCED SHOOTERS NEW TO CONNECTICUT
You may already have firearms experience but need the required Connecticut training before applying for your permit.
ANYONE WHO WANTS A STRONG FOUNDATION
A permit is only the beginning. If your goal is to become a more knowledgeable and capable firearm owner, this course provides a foundation for continued training.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
You don't need to own a firearm to attend.
Bring:
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A valid government-issued photo ID (CT drivers license)
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Comfortable clothing appropriate for classroom and range activities
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Closed-toe shoes
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Baseball-style hat for range
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Water and anything you need for a full day of instruction
Crosspoint provides the handguns, ammunition, targets and required eye/hearing protection for the class.
Specific class-day instructions will be provided after you register.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE CLASS?
YOUR TRAINING DOESN'T HAVE TO END WITH YOUR PERMIT.
Completing the permit course gives you a foundation.
Building proficiency takes continued practice and training.
Once you've completed your permit class, Crosspoint offers additional opportunities to develop your skills:
BUILD YOUR SKILLS
Private one-on-one range coaching, skill-building sessions and structured practice.
EXPLORE SKILL-BUILDING TRAINING →
TRAIN AT HOME
Explore structured SIRT laser training as a way to reinforce fundamentals between live-fire sessions.
ADVANCE YOUR TRAINING
Move beyond the fundamentals into defensive handgun, concealed-carry and personal-protection training.