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

The Connecticut State Police Firearms Training Unit will conduct training sessions for retired CSP and retired out-of-state police officers now residing in Connecticut, on the following dates:

No alternative dates will be allowed and all training is mandatory which includes classroom and the firearms qualification.

  • Training Dates 2020:
    • December 6 (2019)
    • January 3
    • February 7
    • March 6
    • April 3
    • May 1
    • June 5
    • July 10
    • August 7
    • September 4
    • October 2
    • November 6
    • December 4
  • Time:
    • 9:00am or
    • 1:00pm
  • To setup an appointment please contact:
    • Imisa Rivera 860-685-8011

The Range is located at 100 Nod Road, Simsbury, CT 06089