Temporary Pistol Permit Info/ Forms/ Links
Avon Police Department
Procedure for Obtaining a Temporary State Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers
In order to schedule an appointment to submit a temporary pistol permit application, please email Detective Sergeant Gilbert at jmg0234@avonct.gov and include your full name and contact information. If you do not have internet access, please leave a voicemail message for Sergeant Gilbert at 860-409-4231. Once this information is received, you will be contacted by an Officer to schedule an appointment to initiate the process, generally within 3-5 days. This portion of the process (which will take approximately 30 minutes) will include fingerprinting and a review of your paperwork. In order to streamline the process, please bring the following items with you to your appointment:
Application
A completed State of Connecticut Pistol Permit Application (DPS-799-C Rev. 08/04/22). The completed form must be notarized prior to submission to the Police Department. Blank applications are available in the APD lobby (open 24/7) or can be downloaded here.
Privacy Statements
Please read and sign the FBI Privacy Act Statement (available for download here) and the Non-Criminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights Statement (available for download here). These forms are also available in the APD lobby (attached to Ct. Pistol Permit Application).
Proof of Legal Presence in the U.S.
Please bring a certified copy of your birth certificate, a U.S. Passport or documentation issued by I.C.E. to prove that you are legally and lawfully in the United States.
Proof of Residency
Please bring a piece of mail, addressed to you at your current residence, to prove that you are an Avon resident.
Firearm Safety Certificate
Please bring the certificate you’ve received from a Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection-approved safety class, indicating your successful completion of said class.
Identification
Your government-issued identification must show your current address. If not, please complete a change of address form and file with the Department of Motor Vehicles prior to filing the Temporary State Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers with the APD.
Military
If you served in the United States military, you must provide a copy of your DD-214.
Payment
Please bring one check (personal or cashier’s check or money order), payable to “Town of Avon”, in the amount of $70.00, which is the Town processing fee and will be deposited at the time the temporary permit is issued.
**Fingerprinting Pre-Registration**
As of July 26, 2021, applicants must pre-register for fingerprinting services (click here for link), using the Avon Police Department service code: C0E9-11DD During this pre-registration process, payment must be made for the required fingerprinting fees, on-line, directly to the State of Connecticut. At the completion of the fingerprinting pre-registration process, you will be provided with a tracking number and registration form. Be sure to print this form and bring it with you to your appointment here.
Background Investigation
Upon completion of a background investigation, including fingerprint results, a Temporary State Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers (DPS-11-C) will be issued, if you have met all requirements and no disqualifying conditions arise. At this point, you can schedule an appointment with Connecticut State Police Special Licensing and Firearms Unit to obtain a Permanent Connecticut Pistol Permit. Click here for appointment information.
In the event of any questions regarding these procedures, contact Sgt. Gilbert for assistance. Additional guidance and helpful information can be found at the following links:
Connecticut State Police Special Licensing and Firearms (SLFU)