Special Licensing and Firearms

Get licensed and more by SLFU

The Special Licensing and Firearms Unit (SLFU) of the Connecticut State Police is responsible for the following:

State pistol permits
Eligibility certificates for pistols, revolvers, and long guns
Ammunition certificates
Oversight and regulation of firearm sale transactions
Licensing of professional bail bondsmen, private security companies, private investigators, bail enforcement agents, precious metals, pawn brokers, and second-hand dealers
Security officer identification cards
Licensing for fireworks and explosives
Information for instructors and firearms dealers

Explore this page to find more information, access required documents, get contact information for SLFU, and more.

Explore legislation around special licensing and firearms

Firearms

Pistol permit & eligibility certificates

Find all the information you need about getting a state pistol permit and eligibility certificate. You’ll also find details on renewals, changing the address on your permit, and firearm permit examiners.

Explore CT state pistol permitting

Information for retail dealers

Learn about firearm retail sales in CT, including obtaining a retail sale certificates, minimum training for employees, the National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) authorization process, relevant statutes, and more.

Get more info about firearms dealers

Firearm rules and regulations

Keep up to date on the latest rules around firearms, both federally and in the state of CT. This includes recent regulations surrounding assault weapons, and all other firearms.

Read current firearm rules and regulations

Are you a retired State Trooper looking for info about the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA)?

Qualifying individuals may apply to carry a concealed firearm nationwide under LEOSA. Discover what you need in order to apply, training course requirements for certification, how to recertify, and more.

Special licensing

The Special Licensing and Firearms Unit can help you get the licenses, certifications, and training you need to do your job safely and effectively.

Bail bondsmen

Learn how to get licensed as a professional bail bondsman. Find information qualifications, monthly and annual reporting, firearm permit endorsements, and more.

Bail enforcement agents

Discover how to get licensed as a bail enforcement agent. Find information on firearm permit endorsements (gold cards), license renewals, and more.

Boxing & MMA

Learn more about how boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) are regulated in the state of Connecticut. Learn about the Boxing Commission and see meeting minutes and agendas.

Pawnbrokers, second hand, & precious metals or stones

Find everything you need to know about the licensing of pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers, and precious metals or stones dealers in CT.

Private detectives

Get information about the qualifications, application instructions, fees, and more needed to get a private detective license in Connecticut.

Security companies

What’s required of security companies operating in CT, including licensing guidelines, qualifications, registration of security officers, license renewals, and more.

Security officers

Learn about security officer licensing, qualifications, special firearms permits (blue cards), hearings, and more. Find out how to become a training and firearms blue card course instructor.

Instructors

Find information for those who teach required licensing and certification classes and seminars.

CT Firearms instructors (PDF, 287 KB)

Discover the qualifications and required steps to become a Connecticut firearms instructor. Find more resources for instructors.

Criminal Justice (Bail Enforcement Agent)/Gold Card instructor (PDF, 3575 KB )

Get more information about becoming a Bail Enforcement/Gold Card instructor.

Criminal Justice (Security Officer)/First Aid instructor (PDF, 1008 KB)

Learn more information about how to become a Criminal Justice (Security Officer) or First Aid Instructor. Find more resources for instructors.

Security Officer Firearms Blue Card instructors (PDF, 1653 KB)

Learn what you need to become an instructor of the security officer firearms training course. Find more resources for instructors.

Documents and forms

Find the forms you need here

Looking for required documents and forms? Browse, find, and download all forms related to special licensing and firearms in the state of CT.

Feel free to contact SLFU for assistance.

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Get answers to common questions about Special Licensing and Firearms

For commonly asked questions regarding applying for a pistol permit, getting licensed by SLFU, learning about hearings with the Special Licensing and Firearms Unit, and more, check out our FAQs for the most relevant information.

Office hours and locations

Special Licensing & Firearms Unit HQ

Address: 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457

Phone: 860-685-8290

Hours: M–F (8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.) Closed on Saturday and Sundays. Troop hours differ.

Get directions to SLFU HQ

Troop G

Address: 149 Prospect Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Phone: 203-696-2532

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 12:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. ; Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

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Troop E

Address: I-395 North (Between exits 6 &9), Montville, CT 06382

Phone: 860-848-6518

Hours: Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., 2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Get directions to Troop E