06/28/2022
As of July 1, 2021 the State of Connecticut authorized any person, through CT. Public Act #21-31, who is at least 21 years of age and possesses a valid State of Connecticut Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers, the ability to purchase and carry upon their person a TASER or other Electronic Defense Weapon.
The law is very clear that only individuals who possess a State Pistol Permit are allowed to do so. That means it's still NOT permissible to purchase or provide these devices to a third party such as a spouse or child etc., unless such recipient is in possession of a State Pistol Permit.
To accommodate potential students who have no interest in purchasing, owning or carrying a firearm, but would still like the option of having a means of self-protection I am expanding our CT Pistol Permit Class to those interested in obtaining their permit so that they may legally obtain this option for self-defense.
Keep in mind that this class is designed specifically for those who are seeking a permit to carry fi****ms, although once obtained there is no requirement to purchase a firearm and this permit may be used to purchase a taser or other electronic defense weapon.
This course meets and exceeds the State of Connecticut requirement for pistol permit application. An official NRA Basic Pistol Certificate is provided to each student upon successful completion of the course.
State of Connecticut Specific Applicant Information:
Under State of Connecticut Law, applicants for a permit to carry a handgun (Pistol Permit) are required to perform the following steps:
1. Complete an approved fi****ms safety class (I teach the NRA Basic Pistol Course).
2. Obtain a pistol permit application packet from your local police department. I provide an additional application to every student.
3. Complete the pistol permit application and submit the required documentation (Typically a copy of a valid CT driver license, birth certificate, three letters of reference, certificate of completion from a fi****ms instructor) and fingerprints.
4. Submit the required documents and application to the local issuing authority, usually the local police department.
5. Submit to a thorough background check. (Under current law, the local authority has 8 weeks to approve or deny the application. If no response is heard after 8 weeks inquire as to the status)
6. If approved, the applicant will receive what is referred to as a “TEMPORARY STATE PISTOL PERMIT”. This temporary pistol permit will NOT allow the purchase of a firearm and more importantly, it maintains a expiration period of 60 days. Therefore it is critical that once this Temporary State Pistol Permit is obtained that the applicant immediately apply to the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection in Middletown, CT. or specific state police barracks to obtain their full State Pistol Permit within this 60 day period to avoid the need to start the entire process over again from the beginning.
7. If for some reason the application is denied, the applicant may appeal such denial to the State of Connecticut Board of Permit Examiners for reconsideration. (Note: By law, the applicant has a maximum of 90 days from the date of denial to appeal the decision, afterwards appeal through this board will not be possible).
