Armed Security Guard "Blue Card" Course
A licensed certification card with the Firearms Permit Endorsement Class 1 on your CT Permit for Pistols and Revolvers is required for armed security guards in the State of Connecticut. This is known as the Blue Card.
During course, a certified instructor will teach students the following:
- Identify and demonstrate firearm nomenclature and safety issues regarding the use and safe
storage of firearms.
- Identify and demonstrate on duty firearm carry techniques with the appropriate equipment.
- Discuss and understand Connecticut General Statutes regarding firearm use of force and security
officer laws.
- The technical aspects and legal responsibilities inherant in carrying and using a firearm as an
armed security officer.
- Legal justification for the use of force;
- Alternatives to the use of deadly force;
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