Connecticut CCW Reciprocity Map
States that Honor Connecticut's CCW Permit:
Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan*, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah
* Honors RESIDENTIAL Connecticut permits only.
State CCW Permits that Connecticut Honors:
Connecticut,
Frequently Asked CCW Questions:
How do I get a permit to carry a gun in the State of Connecticut?
In order to get a State Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers you must
first obtain a Local Permit. Out of state residents may apply for a non
resident Connecticut State Pistol Permit. Non residents apply directly
to the Connecticut State Police. Call 860-685-8494 to have an
application mailed out.
How do I apply for a Local Permit (Temporary State Pistol Permit)?
You must go to the Police Department or First Selectman of the town and
get the application. The application has all the instructions necessary
to obtain the permit. The cost of the permit is $35.00, and it
generally takes eight weeks to obtain.
Once I have received a Local Permit, how do I apply for a State Permit?
Instructions to applicants:
DPS-769-C New applicants must provide proof of citizenship, such as a
birth certificate, voters registration card or U.S. Passport. Legal
Alien Residents must provide Alien Registration numbers and 90-day
proof of residency. Naturalized citizens require proof of citizenship
How do I change my address on my Pistol Permit?
You can
either call (860) 685-8494, E-mail the information to
DPS.Spec.Licensing@po.state.ct.us or mail a letter to the Department of
Public Safety, Special Licensing and Firearms Unit, 1111 Country Club
Rd., Middletown, CT. 06457. Change of address is required within 48
hours, and the letter should include permit number, name, date of
birth, old address, and new address.
How do I change my address on my Pistol Permit?
The permit is valid for 5 years from date of issue unless revoked or suspended.
What is the new Law Regarding Reporting Lost or Stolen Handguns?
SB 938 will make it a crime to fail to report the loss or theft of a
handgun to police within 72 hours of when you “discover or should have
discovered” it missing. This law will also trigger two more
investigations to determine whether or not you “should have discovered”
the missing handgun and whether or not you are a “gun trafficker.”
Unfortunately, State Representative Arthur O'Neill (R-69) and
Republican Minority Leader Larry Cafero (R-142) were responsible for
brokering the compromise that resulted in this defeat. However, even
their compromise would not have been possible without the “yes” vote of
many in the Republican caucus