What permits do I need to buy and carry a pistol in CT?
Renewal applicants must submit a DPS-129-C-2 with $35.00 fee made payable to Treasurer State of Connecticut. Do not mail cash. A color passport photo must also be affixed to the DPS-129-C-2 form, and the form must be docHubd.
Where do I get my pistol permit in CT?
The application paperwork may be obtained from a local police department, city or town hall or first selectmans office in the case of a local permit, or Permitting offices in the case of a state pistol permit.
Can I carry a loaded pistol in my car in CT?
By law, when handguns are being transported in a motor vehicle, they must be unloaded and kept in a place (1) not readily or directly accessible from the passenger compartment or (2) locked container other than the glove compartment or console.
What states recognize Connecticut pistol permits?
These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
How much does it cost to get your pistol permit in CT?
You can only buy a handgun in Connecticut if in addition to being a resident, you are at least 21 years of age and you possess a valid Permit to Car- ry Pistols or Revolvers, a valid Eligibility Certificate or if you are a sworn Police Officer. You must first complete an Application to Purchase Firearms (DPS -67-C).
