Applied Protection Concepts & Bridgeport Shooting Range

Applied Protection Concepts operates Bridgeport Shooting Range as a legitimate, full-time training business. They're not running courses out of a garage or treating training as a quick profit center. Since 1987, they've built a client list that speaks for itself—security firms, law enforcement, responsible armed citizens, and professionals who need credentials that hold up in court.

State of Connecticut Certifications: - CT Security Officer Certification (Guard Card) — 8 hours, $85 - CT Armed Security Certification (Blue Card) — $225 - CT Pistol Permit Certification - Utah Pistol Permit

Professional & Defensive Training: - Mastering the Fundamentals of Shooting — 3-4 hours, $75 (builds on NRA basics or prior experience) - Defensive Pistol Series - Basic Defensive Shotgun - Basic AR Type Rifle - Low Light Shooting Techniques - Firearm Retention and Disarming - CT Bail Enforcement Certification

Tactical & Security Certifications: - Tactical Handcuffing Certification - Defensive Aerosol Spray Certification - Baton Certification - HR-218 S. 1132 (Federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act)

Emergency Medical & Tactical Medicine: - CPR, First Aid & AED (basic and advanced levels) - Bleeding Control (B-CON) - TAC-MED (Basic Tactical Medicine) - Self Defense and Firearms Law

Prerequisites Matter: - Most courses require either a valid pistol permit from any state or completion of an NRA pistol safety course - Classes are small—pre-registration with deposit required to ensure your seat - Two ways to register: come in and leave a deposit, or call and pre-pay over the phone

The "Mastering the Fundamentals" course isn't a basic safety refresher. You learn how to stop anticipating recoil, fix trigger control issues where you're squeezing the whole gun, and understand that the firearm is a tool—like a hammer to a carpenter. Topics include:

• •Safety and range protocol
• •Stance, grip, and sight alignment
• •Breath control and trigger control
• •Follow-through and support-hand shooting
• •Loading/unloading procedures (semi-auto and revolver)
• •Ammunition malfunctions and failure modes

You need to bring your own pistol or revolver, magazines, and 200 rounds of ammunition.

Beyond training courses, APC provides consulting services for: - Physical security planning - Risk management and assessment - Emergency preparedness planning

Every organization has different security needs. They work with you to customize programs that actually fit your situation.

"We are confident that when you take the time to qualify your training source, you will select APC as your training source of choice."

They're direct about this: Connecticut's training industry isn't heavily regulated, so it falls on YOU to vet your instructor. APC welcomes those questions.

Their standards: - Legitimate, structured business operating in Connecticut since 1987 - Training is the primary business—not a side gig - Qualified, verifiable trainer credentials - Dedicated training facility (not operating out of a house or car) - Professional liability insurance - Willing to tailor programs to your specific needs - Established client list with verifiable references

Applied Protection Concepts & Bridgeport Shooting Range 1918 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06607 📞 203-667-6880 📧 [email protected]

Check their training calendar online to see when the next class starts. Pre-registration is required—classes fill up.