Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection



State Police Headquarters Modified Services/Hours
  • Announcement for New Pistol Permit Applicants Only - 5/26/2021
  • Effective June 15, 2020, DESPP-HQ Fingerprint Identification Unit will re-open for in person fingerprinting requestsby appointment only. - 6/5/2020
  • Effective June 15, 2020, DESPP-HQ Reports and Records will re-open for in person requestsby appointment only. For information or to schedule your appointment please click HERE - 6/5/2020
  • At this time, pistol permit renewals will continue to be done by mail only.
  • Fingerprinting Limitations and License Expiration/Renewal extensions; view documentHERE- 4/30/2020
  • Suspension of requirements for unarmed security guards from other states; view documentHERE- 4/30/2020
  • Still regular business hours for Sex Offender Registry and Deadly Weapons Offender Registry- 4/30/2020
  • No service for guard cards (see Governor Lamont’s Executive Order changes to licensing requirements HERE )- 4/30/2020
  • Individuals will be asked to wait outside until called into the building- 4/30/2020

50 Round Assessment Course
  1. Participants will fire multiple rounds from the 3, 5, 7, 12 & 20 yd. line. They will demonstrate proper safety procedures while drawing, holstering, reloading, etc... Proper cover will be utilized.
  2. Standard CSP PQC targets (2) will be utilized.
  3. Participants will be required to fire one (1) passing qualification run of 80% or better.
  4. Failure to meet this minimum qualification and/or demonstration of unsafe gun handling, will disqualify the participant for certification.
  5. The participant may return on a future date and attempt to qualify again. It will not be necessary for the participant to attend the classroom training.