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Pistol Permit Application Process 

TOWN OF DURHAM
PISTOL PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS

Pistol permit applications are processed through the Resident Trooper’s office. To obtain a pistol permit in the Town of Durham, you must do the following:

1.) Fill out DPS-799-C: Application for permit to carry pistols and revolvers. Applications are available in the Office of the First Selectman, Town Hall. Please note that the signature on the application must be notarized. There is a notary available at the Town Hall.

2.) Forward the completed application to the Office of the First Selectman with the following documents:

a. Fingerprints; get fingerprinted at the Department of Public Safety, 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday. There is a $15.00 fee.

b. A certified copy of applicant’s birth certificate.

c. A letter attesting to the applicant’s competence with a handgun signed by one of the following: An NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, an NRA Home Firearms Safety Instructor or a Gun Club Officer. The course of instruction must consist of no less than the NRA’s “Basic Pistol Course.”

d. Provide a recent photo of applicant.

e. Provide a check in the amount of $16.50 for Federal background check made payable to Treasurer – State of Connecticut.

f. Provide a check in the amount of $50.00 for State background check made payable to Treasurer – State of Connecticut.

g. Provide a check in the amount of $70.00 for application fee made payable to the Town of Durham.

The State Pistol Permit can be applied for at the Department of Public Safety, 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457.
The application process for the State permit takes approximately 2-3 weeks.
There is an $70.00 fee for the State Pistol Permit.

Updated: 04-23-2012