"The Region's Most Trusted Source for Firearms & Weapons Training"

Classes Taught by a Connecticut Police Academy Instructor

HF LearnSafety Firearms Training Center, 280 Kent Rd., New Milford, CT

Offering a full complement of pistol, shotgun, rifle and taser, oc spray, baton and handcuffing training.  Classes range from the NRA Basic Pistol Safety Course (the required state pistol permit safety courses for Connecticut, New York, Utah, and most other states)  to personal and tactical defense training for private citizens and law enforcement officers, HR 218 qualification for retired police officers, police taser, the CT Armed Guard Security Blue Card Course and the CT Security Guard Card Course.

Private hourly instruction is available daily for those who want to improve their skills.

CONNECTICUT RIFLE CERTIFICATION CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED AS SOON AS THE CONNECTICUT STATE POLICE PROMULGATES REGULATIONS DEFINING CLASS REQUIREMENT.  HF LearnSafety is certified to teach the NRA Rifle Course.

SEE CLASSES AND DATES BELOW.

CLICK HERE FOR ON-LINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

Instructor Herb Furhman has taught thousands of men, women, and youth. A Connecticut Police Academy firearms and defensive weapons instructor and retired police officer, Herb brings real-life experiences and training into the classroom and onto the firing range. Our students not only learn the required statutory requirements, they also learn the moral, ethical, legal and practical aspects of carrying a firearm for self-defense.

With HF LearnSafety you'll get the best and most appropriate personalized training to meet your needs.

All group classes are available as small private groups or one-on-one classes.

Call (203) 947-4327 or email learnsafety@gmail.com for more details and to schedule.

 

UPCOMING GROUP CLASSES

Please click on the "Classes and Programs" tab to the left for more detailed information. To register for a class please download and mail the Registration Form, specifying class date, along with payment, to HF LearnSafety LLC, PO Box 114, Gaylordsville, CT 06755. Your class will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.

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BASIC PISTOL SAFETY CLASS FOR STATE PERMITS

This class is required for CT Pistol Permits as well as for NY , FL, PA and most other states. (Also known as handgun permits.)

Saturday and Sunday classes begin at 7:30 am. Wed/Th classes are from 5 to 9 p.m

Location: 280 Kent Road, New Milford, CT  06776

 

- June 22, Sat. ( Seats still available!)

- June 26, Wed. (Just opened!) 

- July 6, Sat.

- July 24 and 25, Wed/Th

- July 28, Sun.

- August 10, Sat.

- August 18, Sun.

- September 7, Sat.

- September 22, Sun.

- October 12, Sat.

- October 20, Sun.

- October 23 and 24, Wed/Th
- November 9, Sat.
- November 17, Sun.
- November 20 and 21, Wed/Th
- December 14, Sat.
- December 18 and 19, Wed/Th
- December 29, Sun.


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STATE OF UTAH CONCEALED CARRY FIREARM PERMIT

Currently recognized in more than 30 states, the State of Utah Permit allows you to legally carry a concealed firearm in multiple states with this single permit.

Saturday and Sunday classes run from 10 am to 2 pm. Wednesday classes from 5 pm to 9 p.m.
 

- June 19, Wed. (Seats still available!)

- July 10, Wed.

- August 14, Wed.

- September 11, Wed.

- October 5, Sat.

- November 2, Sat.

- December 7, Sat.

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THE CONNECTICUT ARMED SECURITY GUARD "BLUE CARD" COURSE



We are licensed by the Connecticut State Police to instruct the Armed Security Firearms Pistol Permit Class 1 Endorsement Course. This full-day 'Blue Card' course is required to work as an armed security officer in the State of Connecticut under a licensed security company. You can take this course prior to being hired by a security company. Attendees must have their CT pistol permit and an appropriate firearm for security work to attend this class. Those not having their pistol permit may take the basic pistol course listed above to start the required permit process.


The Blue Card and Guard Card courses, only through HF LearnSafety LLC, are  approved for 100 % reimbursement by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans,reserve and national guardsman using VA Form 22-0803.


Classes begin at 8:30 a.m.


-  June 24, Monday

-  July 5, Friday

-  July 26, Friday

-  August 9, Friday

-  August 19, Monday

-  September 9, Monday

-  September 27, Friday

-  October 16, Wednesday 

-  October 25, Friday

- Also held weekly on demand!


*Classes are also available for handcuffing, defensive baton and oc spray.

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THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT SECURITY "GUARD CARD" COURSE


FOR ALL UNARMED AND ARMED SECURITY OFFICERS.

The Connecticut Security Officer Guard Card certification is required for all CT licensed officers for employment. Our training lesson plan is approved by the CT State Police. This is an 8-hour course. Call us for more information.

The Security Guard Card and Armed Security Blue Card Classes are 100% reimbursable through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs only through HF LearnSafety using VA Form 22-0803.

This course is open to those 18 years and older of good moral character.


Classes begin at 8:30 am unless noted.


- June 29, Saturday

- July 7, Sunday

- July 29, Monday

- August 16, Friday

- August 31, Saturday

- September 16, Monday

- September 21, Sat.

- October 14, Monday

- October 26, Sat.

- Also held weekly on demand!

*Classes are also available for handcuffing, defensive baton and oc spray.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID, CPR/AED CERTIFICATION

Do you know what to do in a cardiac, breathing or first aid emergency? Now you can help save a life. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, our American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED courses give you the skills to save a life. All course options align with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs and are available in classroom and blended learning formats. Certification is issued upon successful completion. Free online refreshers are available with all course options.


Call 203-947-4327 for further information. We do group classes only.

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TACTICAL DEFENSE ENCOUNTER SHOOTING

This four-hour course immerses the student into the Defensive Encounter Pistol and shotgun mindset and is designed specifically for those carrying a pistol outside the home or maintaining a pistol and/or shotgun in the home. Students are taught the fundamentals of incorporating speed, tactics, and accuracy into their shooting. Firearm pistol drills conducted and tactical shotgun.

- August 4, 2013 1:45 pm - 6 pm

  Also held on demand!

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NRA PERSONAL PROTECTION IN THE HOME

This advanced course is taught by our instructor and a licensed criminal and civil tort attorney.  Live-fire tactical defense shooting skills and legal aspects, both federal and state, are taught.

To see one of our live-fire exercises video click here.

Classes begin at 9:30 am

- September 29, Sunday 9:30 am-5:30 pm.

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ANNUAL P.O.S.T. MUNICIPAL POLICE FIREARMS, TASER, OC, BATON, HANDCUFFING,  USE OF FORCE & DECISION MAKING TRAINING.

Provided only to currently certified sworn municipal police officers of Connecticut. This three-hour program includes two hours of firearms range shooting with qualification and one hour of classroom training. Police officers will receive credits with the P.O.S.T. 50 B form for Area 301 and 301A. TASER recertification on Version 19 (effective April 1, 2013) and the 6 hour taser course for new users is also available. We also provide POST training recert on OC, baton and handcuffing.

By appointment for sworn officers. Call 203-947-4327 or email learnsafety@gmail.com

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LEOSA HR 218, S. 1132 & HR 4310 CERTIFICATION

We provide the Annual Qualification "Course of Fire" Certification Course w/Carry Card for LEOSA HR 218 and S. 1132 for retired police and other qualified retired law enforcement officers living in Connecticut who meet the federal guidelines of this law. This means that retirees from Connecticut as well as those from non-CT agencies living in Connecticut qualify for this training. This program is open to all municipal, state and federal and military agency retired personnel as defined by federal law . We use the Connecticut Municipal Police (P.O.S.T.) course of fire.

By appointment. Call 203-947-4327 or email learnsafety@gmail.com

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HOME SECURITY AND CRIME PREVENTION ON-SITE ANALYSIS

Herb Furhman performs confidential physical walk-through site visits to home and properties throughout Litchfield and Fairfield Counties. His expertise comes through his former law enforcement occupation as a police officer, where he was a certified crime prevention officer in Western Connecticut. The analysis includes escape routes and safe room selection in your home, legal discussion on Connecticut Castle Doctrine, personal protection options, Use of Force criteria as well as structural vulnerability, perimeter and interior security devices.


By appointment. Call 203-947-4327 or email learnsafety@gmail.com

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