Connecticut Firearms Training Academy
CT Pistol Permit Classes & Firearms Training in Berlin, CT
Professional, experienced firearms instruction for Connecticut permit applicants, nonresident permit holders, retired law enforcement officers, and shooters looking to build practical skills.
Firearms Training Built on Experience
If you are looking to obtain your Connecticut Pistol Permit, you have come to the right place. We have been providing handgun safety training for Connecticut Pistol Permit applicants for over three decades and currently offer NRA and USCCA handgun safety classes that meet the training requirement for a Connecticut Pistol Permit.
Classes are held 3–5 times each month at our training facility in Berlin, Connecticut. Our classes may also be used as proof of firearms training when applying for certain nonresident permits in other states.
If you are a Connecticut Pistol Permit holder applying for a nonresident Rhode Island Pistol Permit, we provide the required firearms qualification and certification right here at our Berlin training facility.
Retired law enforcement officers looking to carry nationwide under LEOSA (HR218) can complete their required annual firearms qualification with our POST Certified Instructor.
Train. Practice. Have Some Fun.
Virtual Shooting Range & Firearms Simulator
Come build your skills and have some fun on our Virtual Shooting Range and Firearms Simulator. Our state-of-the-art virtual range provides an incredibly realistic training experience without live ammunition.
Scenarios, competitions, skill-building exercises and games make the simulator useful for experienced shooters, new shooters, individuals and families.
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Conveniently Located in Berlin, Connecticut
Connecticut Firearms Training Academy is located at 45 Mill Street in Berlin, Connecticut, just off the Berlin Turnpike.
Our facility provides classroom instruction, simulator training and access to live-fire qualification and training.
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