CT Pistol Permit Class
Become Certified in order to obtain a CT Pistol Permit

The Basics to Pistol Shooting class will educate students on proper and safe gun handling, pistol parts and how they work, ammunition, safe pistol storage, cleaning and maintenance, holsters, the permit application process, and more. This is the course that is needed in order to obtain a pistol permit and each student will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the 8-hour class. Students of various ages can take this class to become Pistol Certified, but only students who are 21 years old or older can apply for a State Pistol Permit.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
CT residents: You will use the NRA or USCCA certificate for this, and the CT Legal Supplement certificate.
1) Pick up the application packet from your local Police Department (it should have the pre-enrollment code. If not, ask them to provide it as you'll need this for step 2).
2) Input the town code here & complete the form (only the areas in BLUE are MANDATORY): https://ct.flexcheck.us.idemia.io/CCHRSPreEnroll/CCHRSPortal.dll/main Once you complete the form and submit payment to the State, you will get a code/tracking number, keep this (print it or take a photo/screenshot since your local PD will ask for it).
3) Contact your local PD to schedule your fingerprint appointment and when you go, bring the required documents that your town listed in the application packet/instructions so you can submit everything for the background check (can take up to 2-8-weeks, give or take). Wait until your local PD contacts you.
4) Once your local PD contacts you, you can pick up your TEMPORARY Pistol Permit. The day you pick that up, you can go directly to the state police headquarters at 1111 Country Club Rd., Middletown, CT 06457. Bring your TEMPORARY Pistol Permit, photo ID, and $70 (if using cash, make sure it’s exact). They will photograph you and hand you your permit. Now you can purchase all legal firearms in CT and ammunition, as well as conceal carry your handguns in all legal places in CT. The permit is valid for 5 years, every 5 years you send in the $70 fee to have it renewed, like a driver’s license. IT'S HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PD PRIOR TO STARTING THE PROCESS AS EACH PD MIGHT HAVE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT WAYS OF DOING THINGS. *The state of CT now limits your training certificates to 2-years from the date it was signed/you have taken the course, so apply as soon as possible to avoid having to re-take the course.*
CT non-residents: You will use the “NRA” certificate for this, and the CT Legal Supplement certificate. Click this link and follow the instruction in center column and complete the app: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DESPP/CSP/files/DPS-799-C.pdf?la=en Please note, that you must first obtain the permit/license to carry from another state/jurisdiction prior to applying for the CT Permit. The NRA certificate does not expire under any law.
Permit Renewals: https://portal.ct.gov/despp/division-of-state-police/special-licensing-and-firearms/state-pistol-permit
PROCESOS PARA APLICAR:
Residentes de CT: Usen el certificado del NRA o del USCCA para este permiso.
1) Busque la aplicación en su cuartel local (debe contener el código para ingresar a la aplicación online. Sino, pídaselo al cuartel, lo van a necesitar para el segundo paso).
2) Ponga el código en este link para acceder a la aplicación y llénela (solo las areas en azul son NECESARIAS): https://ct.flexcheck.us.idemia.io/CCHRSPreEnroll/CCHRSPortal.dll/main Llenenla Cuando la haya completado, con el pago, recibirá un código, guárdelo (tome un pantallazo, foto, or imprimalo porque se lo van a pedir en el cuartel).
3) Llame al cuartel local y agenda la cita para sacarse las huellas. Vaya a la cita con el certificado de la clase, el código del paso 2, y cualquier otros documentos que requiere el cuartel que fueron listados en la aplicación y las instrucciones en el paso 1. El cuartel enviara la aplicación para hacerle el background check (se puede demorar 2-8 semanas, mas o menos).
4) Cuando este listo el permiso temporario, el cuartel lo/la va contactar para que lo vaya a recoger. Cuando lo recoja, lo puede llevar de una al cuartel estatal con $70 (si va a pagar cash, debe ser cambio exacto) que se encuentra en 1111 Country Club Rd., Middletown, CT 06457. Ahi les van a sacar la foto y entregarles el permiso oficial que es valido por 5 años. Cada 5 años tienen que enviar $70 y se la renuevan, igual que una licencia de conducir.
ES MUY RECOMENDADO DE QUE LLAME AL CUARTEL LOCAL ANTES DE EMPEZAR EL PROCESO PORQUE CADA CIUDAD PUEDE TENER UN PROCESO DIFERENTE A LOS DEMAS.
*El estado de CT limita los certificados de entrenamiento a 2-años des de la fecha que se firmo el certificado/tomo la clase. Aplique lo antes posible para no tener que volver a tomar el curso.*
CT Permit (para los que NO viven en CT): Usen el certificado del NRA para este permiso. Hagan click en este link y sigan las instrucciones que se encuentran en la columna del medio: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DESPP/CSP/files/DPS-799-C.pdf?la=en Antes de aplicar para el permiso de CT, NECESITAN tener el permiso del estado adonde viven. El certificado del NRA no se vence.
Renovaciones del Permiso: https://portal.ct.gov/despp/division-of-state-police/special-licensing-and-firearms/state-pistol-permit
Location & Contact Details
Tel: (860)-707-7652
Email: info@ctpistolclassllc.com
Online & in person