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
- Pistol Permit Process Step-by-Step Guide
- CT Pistol Permit Application 2024 Version (remember to ONLY 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)