CT Pistol Permit Class at Bass Pro Shops BRIDGEPORT, CT

NOTE: Where a state’s permit is honored (often called “reciprocity”) will change from time to time. Having multiple state carry permits can help cover the gaps in any potential changes. As such, we always suggest checking the Legal Heat App or purchasing our 50 State Guide To Firearm Laws and Regulations book before you travel, to ensure your permit is valid in the locations you will be visiting.

Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP)

Connecticut Pistol Permit (PP)

Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) Fees:

State application fees of $60 (for the first 5 years) and the renewal fee of $43 (every 5 years after) for Arizona residents and non-residents are paid directly to the state at the time the application is submitted and are not included in the class fee. Arizona permits can be applied for by mail. These forms are provided for you during class and your instructor will assist you in completing them.

After receiving an Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP), you are allowed to carry a concealed firearm in most places within the state of Arizona. However, there are certain places where carrying a concealed firearm is not allowed, even with a CWP. These include:

• Federal buildings, such as post offices and courthouses
• K-12 schools, and school grounds
• Polling places on election day
• Nuclear power plants
• Game refuges, and wildlife management areas
• Indian reservations, unless you have written permission from the tribe
• Places where carrying firearms is prohibited by federal law
• Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by state law or regulation

It's important to note that private property owners have the right to prohibit firearms on their property, so it's important to be aware of any posted signs or verbal notices indicating that firearms are not allowed.

Arizona has concealed carry reciprocity agreements with a number of other states, which means that if you have an Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP), you may be able to legally carry your firearm in those states as well. However, it's important to check the laws of the state you're planning to visit or travel through to make sure you're in compliance with their laws, as laws and regulations may vary from state to state.

Arizona has reciprocity agreements with the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Wyoming.

It's also important to note that laws and regulations are subject to change, so it's important to check for updates and for any new agreements or changes in laws that may have been made. It's also important to check if the state you're planning to visit has any restrictions or additional requirements for non-residents and out-of-state permit holders.

If you would like to know more, consider purchasing our book 50 State Guide To Firearm Laws and Regulations.

Legal Heat’s firearm training instructors are not just highly experienced, but genuinely friendly and enjoy teaching everyone from new to seasoned shooters. They are among the best in the industry. Whether you’ve never touched a gun, or you’ve been shooting most of your life, you will enjoy this fun, non-intimidating, truly engaging class.

Here are some of the topics we cover:

• Firearm safety
• Parts and operation
• Shooting fundamentals
• Ammunition
• Care and storage (guns and ammo)
• Maintenance & cleaning
• Malfunctions
• Range rules
• Vehicle transport (local and interstate)
• Airplane transport
• Purchase and transfer
• Police encounters
• Duty to inform
• Open carry vs. concealed carry
• Concealed carry techniques
• Holsters
• Self-defense
• Perceived threat reaction
• Avoiding confrontation (situational awareness)
• Escalation of force
• Deadly force
• Brandishing
• State and Federal law
• Castle doctrine (defense of habitation)
• Stand your ground vs. duty to retreat
• Imminence and reasonableness
• Physical, emotional, legal and financial ramifications
• Suicide Prevention
• And more

Students MUST bring the following items to the class:

✓ Your valid photo ID
✓ Your printed email ticket
✓ Pen and Paper if you’d like to take notes
✓ Please bring bottled water to keep hydrated
DO NOT bring firearms or ammunition into the classroom

Fingerprinting:

Fingerprinting Services MAY be available during class depending on location and local requirements.

When applying for your home state permit your local issuing agency may want to fingerprint you. Your instructor will provide full details during class.

Any classes teaching the AZ and UT certifications we will be offering DIY Fingerprint Kits for sale that come with instructions, ink strips and enough fingerprint cards to apply for both permits.

• Arizona’s application requires TWO fingerprint cards.
• Utah’s application requires ONE fingerprint card.
• DIY FINGERPRINT KIT VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

Photos:                            

In classes where we teach the Utah certification, instructors may take your picture and print out one passport size photo for you to submit with your Utah application. Please note: Not all instructors will have access to photo printers and may not be able to provide a photo. If your instructor cannot provide a photo you can typically have a passport photo printed at your local pharmacy for a small fee.

• Arizona does not require a photo with their application.

Legal Heat was founded in 2006 and has since helped over 200,000 students become qualified to receive concealed carry permits, doing so in a non-intimidating and entertaining manner. To ensure that students receive high-quality firearms education, Legal Heat uses a specialized curriculum developed by firearms law attorneys who also serve as firearms instructors. Legal Heat’s 60+ instructors are certified by the NRA, USCAA, Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, Law Enforcement Agencies, and other states including Alaska, Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, Texas, and more.

Legal Heat’s instructors’ collective resume’s include legal experience as attorneys and prosecutors, multiple law enforcement agencies, (FBI, SWAT, DEA) all branches of the US military (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines & Coast Guard including service in Special Forces), executive protection, bail bond recovery agents and nationally competitive shooters in USPSA, IDPA, 3-Gun, NRA and other competitions.  All of our instructors share or collective passion for teaching and bringing new people into the family of responsible firearms owners.

Legal Heat holds concealed carry classes and firearms training classes in 150+ locations in over 35+ states in partnership with great retailers like Sportsman’s Warehouse, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, North 40, CAL Ranch, Scheel’s, and others.

In 2019, in response to consumer demand,  Legal Heat began offering online training in addition to our industry-leading instructor-led training.

Legal Heat produces the “50 State Guide to Firearm Laws and Regulations” book and Legal Heat App. It is the only App featuring comprehensive carry law summaries written by attorneys. This App is a must-have for every firearm owner in the United States. You may find the App in the App Store and Google Play.

The Legal Heat App is recommended by:

• ConcealedNation.org
• U.S. Concealed Carry Association
• Massad Ayoob
• ITS Tactical
• ConcealedCarry.org
• Guns.com
• and over 300,000 users with great reviews!

The Legal Heat App provides:

• The most current law updates in the industry
• Concealed carry laws
• Open carry laws
• Easy navigation
• Reciprocity maps
• Firearm transport laws
• Video illustrations

“Just wanted to thank you for the great women’s class last night at the Midvale Sportsman’s store. It was very informative. I feel like I really learned a lot.Thanks again,” Dawna F.

“Today we completed a concealed carry course with instructor Paul M, in Albuquerque, NM. We wanted to take just a few minutes to let you know how pleased we were with our experience! It was well worth the money! Paul is a gifted instructor. We left the class with much more knowledge about gun safety AND the law, which is exactly what we were hoping for in such a course. We enjoyed that Paul appropriately used humor and gave real-world examples to help us retain the information. He is clearly skilled with firearms and we felt very confident in his abilities on the range. What you offer through your course, and through talented instructors like Paul, is a true benefit to our society. Thank you for helping us be better prepared to protect our family. Sincerely,” Daniel and Shirley C.

“I recently attended a Concealed Carry Permit class in Altoona, Pa. …I felt the need to commend both the instructor Jacquline and Legal Heat on an excellent class. I have and will continue to recommend the class to other people in my area. Good job to all of you.” David M.

“Thank you for creating and keeping the App up to date.  Having spent the last three years full-time on the road circumnavigating the US twice, I have depended on LegalHeat to keep me appraised of each State’s unique and changing firearm restrictions. Please keep up the excellent work!” Archie R.

DO NOT bring a firearm!  Your instructor will provide you with a firearm and ammunition.
The only time guns are to be loaded is at the firing line of the gun range, after your instructor has directed you to load. All other times they are to be completely unloaded.

Items to bring to the range include:

• Ear and eye protection.
• An auto-loader or speed-loader if preferred, but note: you must show your instructor you can successfully manually load and unload your firearm as part of the range requirement.
• Comfortable (range of motion) clothes. No V-necks or low-cut shirts.
• Flat-soled shoes with good traction and support that completely enclose your feet.  No flip-flops, sandals or open footwear.
• Snacks and drinks are permitted but will not be allowed at the firing line.

While on the range, hands-on firearm usage/manipulation instruction is provided as necessary or to the student’s level. Basic marksmanship is taught: stance, grip, sight alignment, breath control, trigger control, and follow-through are highlighted as fundamentals to your accuracy.