Temporary Pistol Permit Application Procedures/Instructions: ^{must meet ALL requirements}

STEP 1 - REQUIRED TRAINING

You are required to complete a handgun safety course, which must consist of the NRA's "Basic Pistol Course" (or comparable), before beginning the application process. The NRA's "Home Firearms Safety Course" and "First Steps Pistol Orientation Program" are not approved courses.  Once the proper NRA course has been completed, you will be given an official “certificate” from your instructor as proof of your participation in the required course. 

Furthermore, as of July 1, 2024, the State of Connecticut requires you obtain a Certificate of Completion form certifying that you completed the requirements pertaining to (1) safe storage in the home and in vehicles; (2) lawful use of firearms; (3) lawful carrying of firearms in public, in conformance with Public Act 23-53. You will need to have these two (2) certificates in order to begin the application process. 

The State of Connecticut only recognizes training certificates for a period of two years, regardless of the class.  After two years, the certificate is considered expired and is no longer valid when applying for a pistol permit.  

The class MUST be given by a CT approved firearm instructor.  The list of approved instructors is maintained by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection: Click Here  

Live fire is also required.  Computer-generated programs, dry-fire, plastic bullets, air guns or any other simulated shooting tools, are not acceptable.  Students must fire a semi-automatic pistol or revolver.   

Any questions should be referred to the CT State Special Licensing and Firearms Unit. 

STEP 2 - TEMPORARY PISTOL PERMIT APPLICATION

Submit and pay for your application online.  After submission, you must print out the completed "Application Packet" and have the application NOTARIZED (Notary Public Officials are located at Banks, Public Libraries, Town Clerk Offices, Justice of the Peace Officiants, and select individuals certified as a Notary Public). 

You must upload via the online Order Tracker, (or submit in person to the Police Department) the following items for initial review:

1. Completed / NOTARIZED application

2. Two (2) required certificates of completion from an approved Basic Pistol Safety Course 

3. Driver’s license 

4. Signed copies of the FBI Privacy Act Statement AND the Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights Form

5. If you were not born in the U.S., please submit your Naturalization Certificate in addition to your license. A Permanent Resident "green" Card or US Passport is also acceptable.

6. If you served in the US military, please provide DD-214 papers.

STEP 3 - INITIAL REVIEW BY THE NAUGATUCK POLICE DEPARTMENT

After the initial review of your application and required documents, you will be instructed via email on how to proceed with the next steps.  The next steps include pre-registering with the State of Connecticut for the Pistol Permit, and having your fingerprints submitted.  Do NOT proceed to this step until instructed to do so by the Naugatuck Police Department. 

STEP 4 - PRE-REGISTER FOR THE PISTOL PERMIT and SUBMIT FINGERPRINTS

You will receive detailed instructions via email when you reach this step.

STEP 5 - FINAL REVIEW & PROCESSING BY THE NAUGATUCK POLICE DEPARTMENT

Once your fingerprints have been submitted, it will be about 8 weeks before the results are received and processed. You will be notified by email with a letter of Approval or Denial. The online Order Tracker can be referenced to determine the status of your application.  As the process evolves, there will be status changes within the website.  Please check the website for information before contacting the Police Department.

STEP 6 - APPROVAL NOTICE BY THE NAUGATUCK POLICE DEPARTMENT

When approved by the Police Department, you will receive email notification with instructions on how to receive your Temporary Pistol Permit.

STEP 7 - SECURE YOUR STATE ISSUED PERMIT WITHIN 60 DAYS

You will then secure your STATE OF CT PERMIT with the State Police at one of the three STATE POLICE LOCATIONS. 

You will have 60 days from the date on your Temporary Permit to obtain your State issued Pistol Permit. 

To obtain your State Permit you will need to bring the following 4 items: Temporary Permit, US Passport or birth certificate, photo ID, and exact cash OR a check for $70.00 made payable to Treasurer, State of CT (personal checks are accepted).  The State Police will issue your Permanent Pistol Permit.

Additional details on this final step can be found HERE. 

For More Information, Contact:

Naugatuck Police Department
211 Spring Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770

Phone: 203-729-2598

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Permitium Software
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