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February 2024 by Alex Shyshkov
Great class. Dan goes way beyond just safe gun handling and touches multiple topics like gun laws, owner responsibilities, gun owner mindset and choices he has to make as a gun owner. It was especially nice to see 2 more instructors join, a woman and a former police detective. Both brought a lot of expirience and their unique perspective.We highly recommend this class.
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February 2024 by Matthew Tschetter
Excellent teaching, thorough, informative, humor. Outstanding instruction and would recommend Dan and his team to anyone.
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February 2024 by Uriel Music
My name is Angel Gonzalez, and I am truly grateful to Dan for his exceptional help. I recently needed to retake my gun safety course, as my previous certification from 2018 was no longer valid. Dan went above and beyond to accommodate me, allowing my son and elderly father to be present during the class due to my single-parent responsibilities. His kindness and consideration towards my family made the experience truly memorable.Dan's teaching style is unparalleled. He is incredibly detail-oriented and thorough, offering insights and tips that I had never considered before. Not only did he provide a comprehensive and informative class, but he also assisted me with all the necessary paperwork for my gun permit, making the process seamless and stress-free.I can confidently say that Dan is not only an outstanding teacher but also a genuinely compassionate individual. If you are seeking top-notch gun training, look no further than Dan. He is the epitome of excellence in his field.
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February 2024 by Sneakie Snake
I took this class a few months ago with my boyfriend as his birthday present, and Dan absolutely is the man. This class is incredibly helpful. He walks you through all the confusing paperwork and makes sure you're prepared for your permit. I can't recommend him enough! I don't use my real name online, but Dan I hope you remember me and know how much you're appreciated in all you do!
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February 2024 by Marie Ramos
I’ve recently had the required 8 hour class with Dan, and I was pleasantly surprised at how quick and engaging the class went. Dan made sure we covered all the relevant information needed to secure a safe and secure environment for ourselves, our families and the public in general. He was thoughtful, encouraging, and the class was fun. Although I’ve had experience before coming to his class, I learned a great deal and feel much more confident with making decisions going forward. Thank you Major!! Looking forward to taking other classes once I get through the permit process. Take this class, by far the best!
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January 2024 by Jack Gorfien
The USCCA Instructor Certification Course that Dan Bulkley offers is excellent! This class provides instructors with the tools needed to provide new shooters with the knowledge and training they need to be safe and responsible permit holders. Dan defiantly knows what he's doing. And you'll meet great people too.
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January 2024 by Anthon Valez
I called & spoke to him Very Professional & very knowledgeable very helpful of all the question I ask.Thank you very much God Bless.
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January 2024 by PPP
I completed a well-organized and managed two-day firearms instructor course with Mr. Bulkley, which included numerous, varied opportunities to practice and refine newly acquired content knowledge and skills. The types of students in this course ranged from civilians that were entering the firearms instruction field for the first time to retired/current military and law enforcement officers who happen to currently provide firearms training to other LEOs or plan to enter the firearms instruction field themselves. Irrespective of our civilian and non-civilian entry points, Mr. Bulkley capitalized on our strengths, placed us under challenging circumstances that allowed us to demonstrate our current and developing knowledge and skills, and most importantly, he consistently provided immediate corrective feedback in a welcoming, supportive environment. In terms of what was experienced in the classroom, his depth and breadth of the content and skillful ability to engage students in active learning was as evident as his passion for individually supporting his students. What we experienced in the classroom translated well to range demonstrations—both as the evaluated instructor and evaluated role-played student (pistol qualification, safe firearm handling, etc.). Regardless of the prior experiences of the students in this course, a strong emphasis was placed clearly articulating to prospective students range safety protocols (briefings) and safe firearm handling, which I appreciated very much.
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January 2024 by Joyce Eldh
Excellent class. Dan is very knowledgeable and is very intent on ensuring all participants are focused on safety and proper gun handling. I recommend this class.
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December 2023 by Joe Iannucci
Dan at Safe & Secure does an extremely thorough and detailed job of teaching as well as making sure everyone in the class understands and feels comfortable. I have taken the pistol permit class 3 times at other locations and my experience with Dan and his brother Mike is superior in comparison. Would absolutely recommend to anyone of any skill level with firearms. A+
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November 2023 by Dana Cavalcante
I recently took a pistol permit class taught by Dan and his wife Glory, and they both did an outstanding job. They really took the time to engage with everyone in the classroom, answered all our questions, and made sure we all had a good understanding of the content. I previously took a class that was taught by another instructor and I did not learn half of the information that Dan provided. A few of us were nervous coming into the class, and by the end we walked out with knowledge and confidence. They provided a very interactive environment, as well as adding in some humor. I learned a great amount of information including which firearm would be the best fit, where to carry vs where you cant, carrying in a vehicle, insurances, laws, etc. I would 100% recommend any class taught by Safe and Sound Training! My family and I will be back for more classes. Thanks Dan and Glory!
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November 2023 by John Coolahan
Yesterday, 10/21/23 I completed my Basic Handgun Firearm Training with Dan. I have to say it was not only informative but very enjoyable. Dan and his wife are incredibly organized and make learning easy, be it in the classroom or at the range. I would recommend anyone wanting to learn firearm safety and training to give Dan a call.
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October 2023 by Large Caliber Solutions
I recently attended Dan’s USCCA CCHDF Instructor course and I cannot say enough good things. As someone who has been a concealed carry permit holder for the better part of the last decade as well as someone who has carried a firearm professionally I have attended a lot of courses. Dan’s was up there as one of the top I’ve ever taken. Not only did Dan help myself and other attendees grow as instructors, but he also helped us grow as students and as responsible gun owners. I would highly recommend Dan to anyone looking to expand their knowledge level when it comes to carrying a firearm for self-defense/personal protection. I cannot wait to work with Dan again, and would recommend him to my own family and my future students as a subject matter expert. -Anthony S.
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October 2023 by Carlos Rueda
I had the opportunity to train with Dan at Safe & Secure and he was such a STUD of a guy. His interaction with the class is one of a kind, being through many classes of this type due to my pass job his vibe and teaching techniques are completely different. I shopped around for weeks to find the right training center knowing I would have to spend a whole day in a class. I called and talk to many schools, but once I came across Dan on the phone I knew I found the right one. I asked him a couple of questions and I knew he wasn’t your typical Trainner especially reading his reviews. He makes everyone in the class feel really comfortable and answers all our questions, never a dry moment. He interacts and doesn’t read from slides he is very knowledgeable about CT laws and out of state laws. He prepared all our paperwork to different towns police departments and I was really impressed because everyone in the class was from different towns in CT, but he is so squared away we all walked out of training knowing exactly what our next step was.If you want to learn real life situations and laws Dan at safe & secure is the way to go. I will recommend him to everyone I know and especially let him and his team train my wife who is petrified of guns. Dan thank you for a wonderful experience!
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September 2023 by Dorothy Cacchillo
I would definitely recommend safe and secure training of Connecticut for your training. Dan was very professional, knowledgeable, patient and had a lot of knowledge. He took his time to make sure we understood the laws and the proper way to handle a pistol. He was very patient with me, even though I was very nervous he was kind, but yet firm. Definitely worth the money that he charges.
