Defensive Shooting Academy
Defensive Shooting Academy operates out of downtown Meriden and focuses on one core mission: teaching students to safely and effectively handle firearms in real-world situations. Their instructors come from military backgrounds and focus specifically on concealed carry training and permit preparatio...
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Defensive Shooting Academy operates out of downtown Meriden and focuses on one core mission: teaching students to safely and effectively handle firearms in real-world situations. Their instructors come from military backgrounds and focus specifically on concealed carry training and permit preparation.
- •Concealed Carry Permit Classes - CCW instruction tailored to Connecticut requirements
- •Firearms Safety Courses - Foundational safety training for all skill levels
- •NRA Instructor Certification - Path to becoming a certified NRA instructor
They provide a FREE Concealed Carry Guide for students through their partnership with USCCA.
DSA operates a firearms shop selling semi-auto pistols, rifles, shotguns, and tactical accessories. They stock brands like Ruger, Glock, Winchester, and Smith & Wesson. They also handle FFL Transfer Services and can arrange SOT tax stamps for suppressors through their partnership with Silencer Shop.
Inventory includes: - Ruger Max-9 (9mm with ReadyDot optic) - $413-$494 - Glock 42 (.380 subcompact) - $423 - S&W M&P15-22 (optics-ready rifle) - $519 - Winchester SXP pump shotguns - $333+ - Less-lethal options (CO2 pepper guns) - Range accessories and optics
Location: 213 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450 Phone: (203) 395-0295
DSA complies with all federal and state firearms laws. Online firearms sales ship only to licensed FFL dealers, not to residential addresses.