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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.
Learn more about LEOSA
Email us at SLFU.LEOSA@ct.gov
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.
Fireworks and Special Effects
Learn more about the laws and regulations for the display of fireworks and special effects, along with how you can apply for a license or permit.
Instructors
Find information for those who teach required licensing and certification classes and seminars.
CT Firearms instructors
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
Get more information about becoming a Bail Enforcement/Gold Card instructor.
Criminal Justice (Security Officer)/First Aid instructor
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
Learn what you need to become an instructor of the security officer firearms training course. Find more resources for instructors.
List of Certified Instructors
CT firearms instructors
Criminal justice (security officer)/First Aid instructors
Criminal justice (bail enforcement agent)/Gold Card instructors
Security officer firearms/Blue Card 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.
View all forms
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.
Pistol permit FAQs
Special licensing FAQs
Hearings FAQs
Office hours and locations
Special Licensing & Firearms Unit HQ
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
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.
Troop G permitting office will close at
2:00pm
on:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Get directions to Troop G
Troop E
I-395 North (Between exits 6 &9), Montville, CT 06382
ATTENTION: As of 08/01/2025, the Troop E pistol permit office will be closed until further notice. The HQ and Troop G locations will remain open during the advertised hours. Should you have any questions or needs, please call SLFU directly at 860-685-8494.
Get directions to Troop E
Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT 06457