The Town of Durham can issue a temporary 60-day pistol permit that can be used to obtain your 5 year permit
Please direct all questions to John Board, Executive Assistant at executiveassistant@townofdurhamct.org or
(860) 349-3625 Ext. 2001
FBI Privacy Forms
Pistol Permit ApplicationTo obtain your pistol permit:
- Take a Safety Course and obtain a certificate: https://basicpistol.nra.org/
- Sign the FBI Privacy Statement forms and return them to John Board in the First Selectman's Office. You will receive a code to begin the background check pre-enrollment process
- Enter the code at https://ct.flexcheck.us.idemia.io/CCHRSPreEnroll/ Input your information and pay the fees for both the FBI and State background check ($75 and $13.25 respectively) CARD ONLY
- A barcode will be emailed to you. Print this page with the barcode and applicant tracking number
- Make an appointment for fingerprinting with the CT State Police HERE Other facilities may offer fingerprinting services. Town of Durham does not offer this service.
- You will receive an email once your fingerprints are received and your background check has been completed
- Final Submission: Bring the following information to Town Hall:
- Completed and NOTARIZED Pistol Permit Application DO NOT SIGN UNLESS IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY (notary services are available in Town Hall)
- Sheet with barcode/applicant tracking number
- Valid drivers license
- Proof of citizenship (birth certificate or passport)
- NRA Firearms Safety & Use Course Certificate
- $70.00 fee made payable to the Town of Durham
- When your background check and all documents are received and approved, your 60-day temporary permit will be mailed to you with instructions on how to obtain your 5 year permit from the state