South Windsor Police Services
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South Windsor, CT
(860) 644-2551

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SOUTH WINDSOR POLICE SERVICES
Pistol Permit Application Instructions
 

Update January 6, 2010:  The processing of fingerprints by state and federal examiners is running several weeks behind, it may take up to 8 to 10 weeks for the South Windsor Police to receive a reply, which slows the processing of your application.  We will continue to process the information as quickly as we can and we appreciate your patience. Thank you,  -Sgt. Scott Custer

 Application Packets are available in the Police Department lobby which is open 24 hours a day.  Applicants may also be fingerprinted at any time, no appointment is necessary.  The fingerprinting process takes about 20 minutes, but may be longer depending on  the officers availability and other calls for service

The Temporary State Permit to Carry Pistols and/or Revolvers:

§         The temporary permit is valid for sixty days.  It allows the holder of the permit, to lawfully possess a pistol and/or revolver in the State of Connecticut in accordance with statute.

§         The temporary permit DOES NOT ALLOW THE HOLDER OF THE PERMIT TO PURCHASE firearms.

§         During the sixty days that the Temporary Permit is valid, the holder of the permit may apply for a State Permit to Possess a Pistol and/or Revolver at any of the Department of Public Safety processing locations listed on the attached page.

§         The temporary permit MAY NOT BE RENEWED.  If it expires prior to the holder obtaining a State Permit, the holder must re-apply for a new Temporary Permit.

 The application process for a temporary state permit is as follows:

 1.      Applicants must obtain and complete the permit application (DPS-799-C).  Applications may be obtained at local police departments.

2.      At the time of application, applicants must be 21 years of age and present the following:

§         Fees:  THESE MUST BE SEPARATE CHECKS/MONEY ORDERS FOR EACH OF THE 3 FEES:

§         $19.25 CASHIER’S CHECK or MONEY ORDER (payable to the D.P.S.) 

§         $50.00 CASHIER’S CHECK or MONEY ORDER (payable to the Department of Public  Safety)

§         $70.00 ANY FORM OF PAYMENT (payable to the Town of South Windsor)

§         The notarized Pistol Permit Application filled out completely

§         A copy of a Connecticut Driver’s License or Connecticut I.D. Card

§         A copy of a Birth Certificate or CURRENT Passport

§         Proof of successful completion of a safety or training course in the use of pistols and revolvers (a National Rifle Association Certified Instructor, a Police Firearms Instructor, a DEP Certified Instructor or other State Certified Instructor must conduct this course).

3.    An applicant for a Temporary State Permit to Carry Pistols and/or Revolvers must submit to being fingerprinted.  The fingerprints are checked with records on file with the Connecticut State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  Fingerprints may be taken at the police department at any time.

4.    Local authorities must notify a permit applicant of the application results within eight weeks of the application date.  The average time to process a permit is 6 to 8 weeks depending on State and FBI examiners workload.

Refusal To Grant Temporary State Pistol Permit

§         South Windsor Police Services will refuse to grant a Temporary State Pistol Permit if the applicant has ever been convicted of a Felony.

§         South Windsor Police Services will refuse to grant a Temporary State Pistol Permit if the applicant has ever been convicted of any of the following crimes:

1. Illegal possession of controlled or hallucinogenic substances, as specified under C.G.S. 21a-279 (c)
2. Criminally negligent homicide - 53a-58
3. Assault in the third degree - 53a-61
4. Assault of a victim 60 or older in the third degree - 53a-61a
5. Threatening- 53a-62
6. Reckless endangerment in the first degree - 53a-63
7. Unlawful restraint in the second degree - 53a-96
8. Riot in the first degree - 53a-175
9. Riot in the second degree - 53a-176
10. Inciting to riot - 53a-178
11. Stalking in the second degree - 53a-181d
 

South Windsor Police Services will refuse to grant a Temporary State Pistol Permit if the applicant is the subject of any protective or restraining order involving the use of, or threatened use of, force

For further information or to check on the status of an application please contact Sgt. Scott Custer at (860)648-6255, or by email at scott.custer@southwindsor.org

 

Please see the attached information from the Department of Public Safety regarding other fees and locations to obtain your permanent Connecticut Pistol Permit: 

                               

NOTICE

Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes, Sections 29-28, 29-32, 29-36f and 29-36I and Federal Public Law 104-208, s. 658: applications covered by these instructions will not be issued or be renewed, if:

You have a FELONY CONVICTION in any jurisdiction:

You have a MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION in Connecticut of one of the following crimes:

 1. Illegal possession of controlled or hallucinogenic substances, as specified under C.G.S. 21a-279 (c)
2. Criminally negligent homicide - 53a-58
3. Assault in the third degree - 53a-61
4. Assault of a victim 60 or older in the third degree - 53a-61a
5. Threatening- 53a-62
6. Reckless endangerment in the first degree - 53a-63
7. Unlawful restraint in the second degree - 53a-96
8. Riot in the first degree - 53a-175
9. Riot in the second degree - 53a-176
10. Inciting to riot - 53a-178
11. Stalking in the second degree - 53a-181d

Or you were CONVICTED of a MISDEMEANOR CRIME of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
This means an offense that (1) is a misdemeanor under federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent or guardian of the victim, or by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, or by a person who is cohabiting with or who has cohabited with the victim or spouse, parent, or guardian, or by any person similarly situated to a spouse, parent or guardian of the victim.

You were discharged from custody within the preceding 20 years after having been found NOT GUILTY OF A CRIME BY REASON OF MENTAL DISEASE OR DEFECT 53a-13.

You were CONFINED TO A HOSPITAL for any psychiatric disability (17a-495) within the preceding 12 months by order of a judge of a probate court.

You are subject to a RESTRAINING ORDER or PROTECTIVE ORDER issued by a court in a case involving the use, attempted use or threatened use of physical force.

You are now subject to a Firearms Seizure Order issued pursuant to Public Act 99-212 Sec. 18, prohibiting possession of firearms.

You are an ILLEGAL ALIEN in the United States.

You are UNDER the AGE of 21 years.

You have renounced your United States citizenship.

You have been discharged from the Armed Forces under a dishonorable condition.

You are prohibited by Federal Law Section 922 (g) or (n) of Title 18 of the United States Code.

If you have any questions regarding your status, please inquire at the Special Licensing and Firearms Unit in person or by telephoning the following number: (860) 685-8290

In order to effectuate C.G.S. 29-28, the Department of Public Safety herein notifies the applicant that the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be notified by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) if the applicant has been confined in a hospital for psychiatric disabilities within the preceding twelve (12) months by order of probate court. The Department of Public Safety will use this information in order to fulfill its obligations under C.G.S. Section 29-28 to 29-38 inclusive.
 

Visit the Connecticut Department of Public Safety web site at: www.ct.gov/dps

 

 

 

 

 

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