FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pistol permit class cost?
The Connecticut, Massachusetts and Utah pistol permit classes are $125.00 each per person.
Can I take the CT, MA and Utah permit classes on the same day?
Yes. Combined classes can be completed the same day. One person can take any 2 permit classes for $225.00 or all 3 for $325.00, and the bundle price is applied automatically in the cart.
How long is the Connecticut pistol permit class?
One day, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It combines classroom instruction, a written test and live fire on the range with revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students who complete it receive the certificate of completion needed for a Connecticut pistol permit application.
Who can take the permit classes?
There are no prerequisites for the Connecticut, Massachusetts and Utah permit classes, and students must be 18 or older. Utah issues its non-resident permit at 21. Classes are open to first-timers and experienced shooters.
Do you offer women's only pistol permit classes?
Yes. We hold women's only Connecticut pistol permit classes in Oxford, CT, for women from across New Haven, Fairfield, Litchfield and Hartford counties, including Seymour, Southbury, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Beacon Falls, Waterbury, Prospect, Cheshire, Southington, Monroe, Easton, Newtown, Danbury, Bethel, Redding, Ridgefield, New Canaan, Shelton, Derby and Ansonia. It's the same one-day course and certificate of completion, taught in a class just for women, and women's only dates are marked in the schedule.
What should I bring to class?
You must bring a valid state or federal government-issued photo ID.
Can I reschedule a class, send someone in my place or get a refund?
Your seat can be transferred to another person or rescheduled to any future class date. There are no refunds on classes. To transfer or reschedule, call or text 203-586-1893 or email info@bluecordfirearms.com.
What is the Utah pistol permit good for?
The non-resident Utah permit is recognized in more than 30 states and is valid for five years. The course is classroom-only. The Utah permit is carry-only, so you still need a pistol permit from your home state to buy firearms and ammunition.
How much does an FFL transfer cost?
All non-NFA firearm transfers are $40.00 per firearm. You can prepay online. Allow about 24 hours after the firearm arrives; we'll contact you when it's ready. Bring a valid Connecticut pistol permit, eligibility certificate or long gun eligibility certificate, plus a government-issued photo ID. The background check is done at pickup.
Where should a seller ship my firearm for transfer?
Have the seller ship to Blue Cord Firearms, 160 Christian St., Oxford, CT 06478 (located inside the Alternative Heating Building). FFL dealers can upload a copy of their FFL on the FFL transfers page or email it to info@bluecordfirearms.com. We handle FFL transfers in Oxford, CT, for buyers from across New Haven, Fairfield, Litchfield and Hartford counties, including Seymour, Southbury, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Beacon Falls, Waterbury, Prospect, Cheshire, Southington, Monroe, Easton, Newtown, Danbury, Bethel, Redding, Ridgefield, New Canaan, Shelton, Derby and Ansonia.
Can I schedule my transfer pickup online?
Yes. When your firearm is ready, we email you a link to pick a time, or you can look up your transfer on the FFL transfers page with your order number and email. Pickups are 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday to Friday and weekends without a class. We're closed Mondays.
Can I pay for my transfer in cash?
Yes. Check "I'll pay cash at pickup" when you start your transfer online. If you choose to pay cash at pickup, you can't pay by card at the time of the transfer.
Do over-capacity magazines get transferred?
No. Over-capacity magazines can't be transferred. We can block them for $20.00 per magazine.
Is there a transfer fee if I buy the firearm from you?
No. If you buy the firearm through this website, there's no transfer fee.
Does the name on the transfer have to match?
Yes. Enter the buyer's name when you start your transfer. It must match the buyer's name on the seller's transfer paperwork.
Can I return a firearm, suppressor or ammunition?
Firearm, suppressor and ammunition sales are final. Ammunition sales are final once the ammunition ships. Firearm and suppressor sales are final once the transfer to you is complete, at Blue Cord or at your dealer.
How do I use a gift card or promo code?
Enter it at checkout. Gift cards are good toward anything on the site, including classes, FFL transfers and other gift cards, and any balance left stays on the card for next time. When you buy one, you can have it emailed to the recipient or print it to give in person. One promo code can be used per order, and you can use a gift card with it.
Do you offer private lessons?
Yes. Private training is $50.00 per person for one hour, for 1 to 12 people, with eye and ear protection provided. Private lessons are held at Bridgeport Shooting Range, 1918 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06607. Book online: pick a time Tuesday to Friday and weekends without a class on the private training page. Booking for a day closes at 8 pm the night before. Rather pay cash? Book online and tick "Pay cash at the lesson" at checkout: $50.00 per person per hour, exact change please. One cash lesson at a time; pay by card to book more. All range fees are the responsibility of the student, including lane rental, ammunition purchases, targets and firearm rentals.
What can I learn in a private lesson?
Choose a pistol, shotgun, rifle or AR style lesson when you book. The hour is built around your goals, such as home defense, concealed carry or target shooting, and works for new shooters and experienced ones.
Can I buy a suppressor in Connecticut?
Yes. Suppressors can be owned in Connecticut, but you can't hunt with one. Connecticut law (§ 53a-211) still ties owning one to federal approval, so you need an approved ATF Form 4 before you take it home. Buy it online at Silencer Shop, choose Blue Cord Firearms as your dealer and pick it up here once ATF approves. Suppressor buyers come to Blue Cord in Oxford, CT, from across New Haven, Fairfield, Litchfield and Hartford counties, including Seymour, Southbury, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Beacon Falls, Waterbury, Prospect, Cheshire, Southington, Monroe, Easton, Newtown, Danbury, Bethel, Redding, Ridgefield, New Canaan, Shelton, Derby and Ansonia.
Do you have a Silencer Shop fingerprint kiosk?
Yes. Blue Cord Firearms is a Powered By Silencer Shop dealer with a Silencer Shop fingerprint kiosk in our Oxford shop. Scan your fingerprints for your Form 4 here in a few minutes, with no ink cards to mail. Call or text 203-586-1893 to book a time.
Can I stop by, and are you open on holidays?
Our hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday to Friday and weekends without a class. Closed Mondays. Questions? Call or text 203-586-1893 or email info@bluecordfirearms.com. We're closed for classes, private lessons and transfer pickups on Independence Day (July 4, plus the whole Friday-to-Sunday weekend when it falls on one), Veterans Day (November 11), the day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Online booking skips those days automatically. We may also close on other days; the booking calendar shows what's open.
Who teaches the classes?
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 kept small so everyone gets hands-on coaching.
Where is Blue Cord Firearms and how do I reach you?
Blue Cord Firearms is at 160 Christian St., Oxford, CT 06478 (located inside the Alternative Heating Building). Call or text 203-586-1893 or email info@bluecordfirearms.com. You can book and pay for classes in Oxford, CT online.