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BUILD SKILLS.
PROGRESS WITH PURPOSE.
WHITE
YELLOW
GREEN
BLUE
BROWN
BLACK
THE CTG BELT SYSTEM
Each level represents progression in safety, confidence, judgment and practical skill.
WHITE BELT
Firearms 101: Home & Family Safety
The starting point for new firearm owners, families, spouses, parents and anyone who wants a strong foundation in firearm safety, responsible ownership, secure storage and home preparedness.
The course also introduces practical home and family safety concepts including emergency planning, household readiness, communication, access control, safe firearm storage, lighting, alarms, family rally points and responsible defensive decision-making.
First Shots Handgun
Move from classroom knowledge to supervised live-fire handgun training.
YELLOW BELT
GREEN BELT
Basic Defensive Handgun I
Build practical defensive handgun skills, improve firearm manipulation and begin applying sound judgment under more demanding training conditions.
BLUE BELT
BROWN BELT
Leadership
Advanced judgment, communication, mentoring and scenario-based decision-making.
BLACK BELT
Mastery & Responsibility
Mastery means judgment, discipline, leadership and knowing when skills should—and should not—be applied.
DELAWARE • MARYLAND • UTAH
Permit programs are separate from the belt skill-development system.
MORE THAN FIREARMS
Medical & Trauma Response
CPR, AED, First Aid, bleeding control and emergency trauma response.
Family Preparedness
Emergency communication, household planning, family readiness and practical home safety.