First Time LEOSA

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

First-time qualifying individuals who desire the authority provided by LEOSA to carry a concealed firearm nationwide must:

Call Imisa Rivera at 860-685-8011 to schedule your date prior to filling out your application. (See dates offered)
Letter/s or Good Standing from all of the departments you worked for.
A Set of Fingerprints. (If you get them at the State Police Headquarters, they will be done free of charge; the original set is required for your file)
A valid Connecticut Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers.
A completed application. (See forms)
A Release and Indemnification form. (See forms)

Please get all documents to us prior to your appointment. (Fingerprints need to be mailed in or hand delivered)

You may fax: (860) 685-8496

E-mail: Imisa.Rivera@ct.gov

or mail

Imisa Rivera

Special Licensing & Firearms Unit

1111 Country Club Rd.

Middletown, CT 06457

Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection