Connecticut permit requirements

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Permit required to carry

Yes

Permit currently issued

Yes

Issuance structure

Shall Issue

Issuing level

Local

Minimum age

Training

Required

Live fire

Required

Application fee

70 USD

Permit term

5 years

Residency required

Yes. Connecticut resident, who must first get a local temporary permit. Non-resident permits go to residents of other states who hold a valid permit there. Confirm with the issuing agency

Processing time

Reported: 60 days in one source and 8 weeks in another. Confirm at the source

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Source: Connecticut DESPP — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Connecticut

Connecticut is listed as a shall-issue state, and its permit is the Pistol Permit (CTPP): local offices handle applications, so the office you use depends on where you live. The issuing agency is Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.

The minimum age to apply is 21. A training course is required before you apply in Connecticut. Live-fire shooting is part of the course. The application fee is 70 USD. A new permit lasts 5 years.

To replace a lost or stolen Connecticut permit, the request can be made in person; expect to provide a police report. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 2 days, and an online option is reported. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Connecticut DESPP · Reciprocity: where a Connecticut permit is honored

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