Schedule Your In Person Training with Live-Fire

The state of Connecticut requires applicants to complete a 8 hours in-person training which includes live-fire.

Call us at (203) 490-4263 to schedule your training with a Concealed Coalition state approved trainer. You must be able to demonstrate that you can safely and proficiently handle a handgun and ammunition.

If you reserved a second seat you must call us at (203) 490-4263 to schedule and reserve their seat. Same class reservations are required

Download the Temporary Application

Download the temporary application here:

Apply In Person

– Temporary Application

– A copy of your training certificate

– Two copies of your birth certificate or passport

– Payment of the $70 temporary application fee (payable to the local authority)

Fill out the application with the sheriff.

Fingerprinting

Submit fingerprints for a criminal history check through a law enforcement agency. Fees include a $75.00 background fee and a $13.25 fee, payable at the agency where the prints are taken.

Fees must be paid by separate checks.

Wait for Approval

If approved, you will be issued a temporary Connecticut concealed carry permit, valid for 60 days.

Apply at DESPP

Within the 60 days that your temporary permit is valid, you must go to a DESPP, Division of State Police, pistol permit location and submit the following:

-Your temporary permit

– A completed Application for State Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers (DPS-46-C)

– Payment of the $70 fee (payable to Treasurer, State of Connecticut)

– Driver’s License or Photo ID

– Certified copy of your birth certificate or passport

Approval

If approved, the DESPP will take your photo and issue you a Connecticut state pistol permit.