Helpful Pages and Links

Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (CT DESPP). This website will give you direct and specific information regarding the CT Pistol Permit (CCW) and Eligibility Certificate process, Permit renewals, Change of Address and other FAQs
CT Pistol Permit App 03.2021 (remember to check off “60 Day Temporary State Pistol Permit”).

There is now a Pre-Enrollment Process for fingerprinting. You must log into: https://ct.flexcheck.us.idemia.io/cchrspreenroll

with your town’s 8 digit access code.

Each CT town may have a slightly different Pistol Permit Application process. Check yours below:
New London Pistol Permit Process : Code- B517-72D3
Waterford Pistol Permit Process: Code- F053-B87B
Groton Town Pistol Permit Process
Groton City Pistol Permit Process: Code- 94DD-2F82
Ledyard/ Gales Ferry Pistol Permit Process: Code- 756F-9CBE
Preston Pistol Permit Process: Code- 81A5-1B5A
North Stonington Permit Process
Norwich Pistol Permit Process: Code- 15FB-365A
East Lyme Pistol Permit Process: Code- CD92-BDCC
Old Lyme Pistol Permit Process: Code- C953-6197
Griswold Pistol Permit Process: Code- D18B-AA16

CT Castle Doctrine and Stand-Your-Ground Law (Click here to read the law as of April 2012)