Congratulations on deciding to get your CT Pistol Permit. Connecticut pistol permit class requirements are fulfilled by our open enrollment NRA Basic Pistol class held in Milford, CT or a private session at your location.

This is the easiest way to get a gun permit in Connecticut, and FTI will be with you through the entire process. We are licensed and insured, and our staff of certified instructors is dedicated to helping you become a responsible gun owner. We will assist you in obtaining your permit, purchasing your first firearm, and we can provide additional training for skill development, home defense, and personal protection.

FTI limits the instructor to student ratio so everyone will have ample access to a certified instructor. After taking our class, you will be able to apply for a Connecticut State Pistol Permit and will gain a comprehensive understanding of firearm safety, operation, and shooting fundamentals.

All students will receive range time with multiple firearms and will leave with their own set of safety gear (safety glasses and ear muff style hearing protection).

Topics covered include: Firearm Components and General Knowledge Safe Handling of Firearms Ammunition Components and General Knowledge Selecting the Right Firearm for You Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting Cleaning and Maintaining Firearms Firearm Safety in the Home Proper Firearm Storage and more...

Most facilities have a brief live fire period using only a 22 caliber pistol. While this may be a good starting point to meet the minimum requirement, it does not prepare you for the vast array of firearms available. To make the most of this experience, we provide a number different firearms and calibers for everyone to try. All firearms are made available to anyone who wants to shoot them. No one is required to shoot anything that makes them uncomfortable. Here is an example list of firearms that are most often used in the class:

22LR (Ruger MK3) 9mm (Glock 17) 38 Spl Revolver (S&W 686) 45ACP (1911)

New! SIRT Training Pistol At FTI we spare no expense to bring you the best class in the state. As an example of this, we are the FIRST IN CONNECTICUT to utilize the new SIRT Pistol by Next Level Training in the NRA Basic Pistol class. The SIRT Pistol uses a true-to-life size and weight frame equipped with an adjustable trigger and multiple lasers to simulate the shooting process, allowing repeatable training exercises in a classroom setting. Training with the SIRT Pistol is as close to live fire as you can get, and makes the transition from classroom activities to live fire instruction virtually seamless. Sign up today to get your turn with the revolutionary SIRT Pistol.