Learn responsible firearm handling and safety with our expertly produced online gun safety course, filmed in a professional studio with a retired, state-certified police instructor. Our firearm safety course, Introduction to Handgun Safety, offers an engaging and accessible way to enhance your understanding of gun safety principles from the comfort of your home. Whether you're a new gun owner, preparing for court, or simply seeking to improve your safety knowledge, our Connecticut gun safety class is designed to meet your needs.

This is the course accepted by many Connecticut Courts and other organizations to satisfy legal requirements.  Press the green button to sign up and get started for free!

Please note: This gun safety class online does not qualify you to obtain an Connecticut concealed handgun permit. The course is designed to satisfy gun safety training requirements for Connecticut courts, private security companies, adoption agencies, insurance companies, gun clubs, and a variety of other types of organizations.

Why Choose Our Firearm Safety Course?

Our online gun safety class is free, crafted to be informative, easy to access, and relevant. Taught by a retired certified police instructor, the course covers the core fundamentals of gun handling, transportation, storage, and responsible firing in defensive scenarios. Best of all, our firearm safety course is offered entirely free of charge, with no ads, and you only pay if you want a traceable, printable certificate for submission to courts, gun clubs, insurance companies, adoption agencies, or other organizations.

Connecticut Court Required Gun Safety Training

Many Connectcut courts and prosecutor's offices accept online safety certificates for required training, but policies vary by jurisdiction. If you plan to use a certificate for a court requirement, check with the requesting office ahead of purchase to confirm acceptance. For general safety refreshers, or new firearm owners, the course offers a practical, time‑efficient way to build safer habits.

If you represent a court or other requiring authority, please visit our Courts and Other Requiring Authorities page to learn everything you need to know about the mechanics of the course.  Introduction to Handgun Safety is trusted by hundreds of accepting authorities, including court juirisdictions, state governments, movie studios, adoption agencies, gun clubs, and secondary schools.  Our system allows for real time validation of presented ceretificates, so you can be sure that the presented certificate is legitimate.

Some of the course pedagogical & functional highlights:

• A comprehensive study guide to allow students to follow along and take notes.
• Students can revisit course content any time they like.
• Six carefully structured video sections, each followed by a brief 10-question quiz, randomly drawn from a rotating quiz bank.
• A comprehensive, 30 question final exam to ensure mastery.
• Identity verification through financial instrument tie-in.
• The ability for authorities to quickly verify the validity of certificates through a back-end module.

Cost of the Connecticut Gun Safety Course

Participation in our online gun safety course is completely free; all you need to do is register and begin. If you wish to obtain a formal, certified traceable certificate to prove your training, you may purchase it for $89.99 at the end of the class.

How the Course Works

Designed for maximum flexibility, our firearms safety course is accessible from any device with a web browser and internet connection—no downloads or software required. You control the pace; start or stop the course whenever it suits you, and we will remember where you left off.

The course is comprised of:

• Six engaging video sections covering essential safety and handling topics.
• Short multiple-choice quizzes at the end of each section to reinforce your learning.
• A final multiple-choice test to review all key concepts.

After certification, you can revisit the video segments, quizzes, and test as many times as you need to ensure a thorough understanding of gun safety.

Complete the Course in Just 90 Minutes

Whether your goal is to become a safer gun owner, improve your defensive skills, or meet court and licensing requirements, American Firearms Training is proud to offer high-quality, convenient gun safety classes. Most participants complete the course in around 90 minutes, and you'll leave with valuable knowledge to handle firearms responsibly.

Get Started Today

The process is straightforward—just a few clicks, and you're on your way to becoming a more responsible firearms owner. Enroll today and start your journey toward safer shooting, better self-defense, and legal compliance.

Good luck, and always practice safe gun handling!