Blue Cord Firearms: pistol permit classes, FFL transfers and private firearm training in Connecticut
Get your pistol permit. Train with confidence.
NRA-certified instruction for CT, MA and Utah permits. One day, classroom plus range. Book and pay online in a couple of minutes.
Shop gear online
Optics, holsters, cleaning gear, cases and more, shipped to your door anywhere in the lower 48 states. Your card is only held until your order ships.
Bought a gun online? Ship it to us.
We receive your firearm, run the background check and hand it over. Prepay the transfer online and pick it up when it arrives.
Buy your suppressor through Silencer Shop
Pick Blue Cord as your dealer, scan your fingerprints at our Silencer Shop kiosk and pick it up here in Oxford.
- NRA Certified Instructor
- U.S. Army Infantry combat veteran
- Federally licensed firearms dealer
- Silencer Shop dealer and kiosk
Pistol permits
Connecticut, Massachusetts and Utah permit courses. One day, classroom plus range.
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FFL transfers
Bought a gun online? Have it shipped to us. All non-NFA firearm transfers are $40.00, prepaid online.
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Private lessons
Private lessons for 1 to 12 people, built around your goals. Book online, Tuesday to Friday and weekends without a class.
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Upcoming
Next classes
- Utah Pistol PermitSun, Nov 8 at 7:30 AM8 left$125.00
- Connecticut Pistol PermitSun, Nov 8 at 9:00 AM8 left$125.00
- Massachusetts Pistol PermitSun, Nov 8 at 9:00 AM8 left$125.00
- Utah Pistol PermitSat, Nov 14 at 7:30 AM8 left$125.00
- Connecticut Pistol PermitSat, Nov 14 at 9:00 AM8 left$125.00
- Massachusetts Pistol PermitSat, Nov 14 at 9:00 AM8 left$125.00
Google reviews
What students say
“Great experience! Very knowledgeable. Extremely professional. 5 members of my family have enjoyed the experience @ Blue Cord.”
Janine C., Google review
“Great class. There was a lot of info to learn but you could ask questions without feeling pressured. I would recommend them completely. I’m interested in other classes they offer too. A big thank you for everything! 5 stars absolutely”
Alicia H., Google review
“We took a private course with nine people and Bob was clear, concise and thorough. His training and combat experience coupled with the numerous recommendations from law enforcement officers made it a no-brainer. We were able to complete the training requirements for CT, Massachusetts and Utah (reciprocal in 30 states) in one day. He is the best in the tri-town area if not the entire state.”
Doug F., Google review
Why Blue Cord
Taught by an Army Infantry combat veteran
Lead instructor Robert Carr is a U.S. Army Infantry combat veteran who served in Iraq in 2005, with over 500 combat missions while deployed. He is an NRA Certified Instructor, a State of Utah Certified Pistol Permit Instructor and a Massachusetts Pistol Permit Instructor, and completed the Sig Sauer Pistol Instructor course, including its shooting qualification. He is also an NRA and U.S. Army certified Range Safety Officer. Classes are limited to 8 students, so everyone gets real coaching on the range.
Meet RobertBundle your permits
Getting CT and Utah together? One person can take any 2 permit courses for $225.00 or all 3 for $325.00, and combined classes can be completed the same day. The bundle price applies automatically at checkout.
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