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Connecticut Concealed Carry Class
CT Non-Resident Pistol Permit Training · SLFU Application Packet
Arrive with your prerequisites done and leave with a complete, notarized CT application packet ready to mail — legal review, notary services, and fingerprints included.
Quick Answer
NY Safe's Connecticut concealed carry class is designed for New York, New Jersey, and other Northeast residents pursuing the Connecticut non-resident pistol permit. It is one of the few CT carry permit training courses offered on Long Island, built specifically around the SLFU out-of-state application process.
Any U.S. resident who holds a valid carry permit or license from their home state may apply directly to Connecticut's Special Licensing and Firearms Unit (SLFU) for a non-resident state pistol permit. NY Safe's CT class prepares your complete application packet — including the required CT legal module, notarized forms, and fingerprint card — so you leave class ready to mail.
The Process at a Glance
How to Apply for a CT Non-Resident Permit
Email [email protected] to request the CT out-of-state application packet. You must hold a valid carry permit from another state.
Have your home-county licensing authority sign the DPS-793 permit verification form confirming your permit is in good standing.
Complete online fingerprint pre-enrollment at IDEMIA using the service code in your packet. Pay $87 online and bring the barcode confirmation to class.
Attend NY Safe's CT class for packet completion, notarization, and fingerprints. Leave with everything assembled and ready to mail to SLFU in Middletown.
Who Qualifies for a Connecticut Non-Resident Pistol Permit
Connecticut General Statute § 29-28 permits any legal U.S. resident who holds a valid carry permit or license from another state — provided that state's standards meet or exceed Connecticut's requirements — to apply directly to the SLFU for a non-resident state pistol permit. You do not go through a local CT police department as an out-of-state applicant; the entire application goes directly to SLFU in Middletown. This Connecticut pistol permit class prepares that packet from start to finish.
New York pistol license holders — including NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester county licensees — generally satisfy this threshold. Qualified applicants who meet the statutory criteria may apply directly without going through a local CT police department.
This class is also appropriate for holders of NJ Permit to Carry, MD Wear & Carry, and other multi-state carry permits who wish to add Connecticut to their coverage.
"Connecticut is one of the more accessible non-resident permits for NY license holders. The application goes directly to state police rather than a local Connecticut police department."
— Peter Ticali, NY Safe Inc.
⚠ Prerequisites — Read Before Registering
This class requires prior NRA-based firearms safety training with live fire. You must bring a certificate from an NRA Basic Pistol, NRA Defensive Pistol, or equivalent NRA-curriculum course completed within the past two years. NY Safe's NY CCW class (16+2 hours) may satisfy this requirement when Peter's NRA instructor credentials are listed on your certificate — which they are on every certificate we issue. The CT class does not include range qualification or NRA certification.
You must also hold a current, valid carry permit or license from your home state at the time of application. An expired permit will result in a rejected application.
Bring your original carry permit (or legible copy) and your prior NRA-based course certificate to class.
Included in Your $200 Class Fee
What's Included in This Class
NY Safe's CT Non-Resident class is designed to get your complete application packet ready to mail the same day. Here's what your $200 covers:
Connecticut-required legal module covering CGS § 29-28, sensitive places, transport laws, and current CT supplemental training requirements.
On-site notarization of the DPS-799-C application form — a mandatory requirement that must be completed before your packet is mailed.
Ink fingerprint cards (FBI FD-258) completed on-site on a best-effort basis. Students must pre-register with IDEMIA online prior to class — see below.
Line-by-line review of all required SLFU forms — DPS-46-C, DPS-799-C, DPS-129-C, DPS-793, and privacy rights documentation.
Connecticut supplemental training certificate issued at class, as required alongside your qualifying base handgun safety course. This does not replace your prior NRA-curriculum certificate and does not include an NRA course certificate.
Step-by-step checklist for assembling and mailing your completed packet to SLFU — so nothing gets left out.
About the Required Prior Training
Connecticut requires a qualifying handgun safety course with live fire, completed within the past two years. In most cases, a certificate from our NY CCW class — or the equivalent Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester class — may satisfy this requirement, provided the instructor lists their NRA credentials on the certificate. NY Safe's 16+2 hour NY CCW course is built on NRA Basic Pistol and/or NRA Defensive Pistol curriculum, and Peter's NRA instructor credentials appear on every certificate issued.
If you haven't completed a qualifying course yet, take one of our NY CCW classes first — then enroll in the CT class. Contact us if you're unsure whether your existing certificate qualifies.
Not included in the $200 class fee: CT government fees total $157 — a $70 check to the State of Connecticut plus $87 paid online to IDEMIA. See the fee detail below.
Action Required Before Class
IDEMIA Pre-Registration for Fingerprint Processing
Connecticut requires fingerprint-based background processing through IDEMIA (formerly MorphoTrust). You must complete the online pre-enrollment before attending class — this cannot be done the day of class.
The IDEMIA online fee is $87 total: $75 for the fingerprint background check + $12 for SLFU to process your card. Both are paid together during online pre-enrollment.
How to Pre-Register with IDEMIA
- Go to ct.flexcheck.us.idemia.io/cchrspreenroll
- Enter the service code from your SLFU application packet (provided in your CT out-of-state packet from SLFU)
- Confirm the fingerprint reason by selecting "Yes — this information looks correct"
- Complete all required (blue-highlighted) fields and submit pre-enrollment
- Pay the $87 processing fee online
- You will receive a confirmation email with a barcode — print this and bring it to class. It must be included with your mailed fingerprint card.
⚠ Check Your Spam Folder
Fingerprint issue notifications (rejections) come from [email protected]. Do not delete emails from this address. Check your spam folder regularly after mailing your packet.
SLFU Requirements
Full Application Checklist
Connecticut's SLFU returns incomplete packets without processing. Every item below is mandatory. NY Safe reviews your checklist in class before you leave.
Copy of your home-state carry permit
All information must be clearly legible. NY licensees: bring your pistol license card.
DPS-46-C — Application for State Permit to Carry
Signed and completed. "Dated at" = your town of residence. Reviewed and completed in class.
DPS-799-C — Non-Resident Application Form
Completed, signed, and notarized. NY Safe provides on-site notary services at class.
DPS-129-C — with 2×2 Passport Photo
Completed, signed, notarized. Bring a 2×2 color passport photo with clear background, taken within the past 6 months. Staple or tape to form without obscuring the photo.
FBI FD-258 Fingerprint Card + IDEMIA Barcode Email
Fingerprint cards completed on-site (best effort). You must bring your printed IDEMIA pre-enrollment barcode confirmation email.
Check for CT Application Fee + IDEMIA Online Payment
$70.00 check payable to "Treasurer, State of Connecticut" (application fee) + $87.00 paid online to IDEMIA during pre-enrollment ($75 background check + $12 SLFU card processing). Total government fees: $157.
Firearms Safety Course Certificate (Within 2 Years)
Your prior NRA-curriculum course certificate with live fire plus the CT certificate of completion issued at this class. Both are required under current CT supplemental training requirements. NY Safe's NY CCW class certificate (with NRA instructor credentials listed) may satisfy the prior training requirement in most cases.
Proof of Citizenship
Copy of U.S. birth certificate or U.S. passport. Send a copy — never send originals. Legal aliens: include copy of Alien Registration card.
DPS-793 — Local Permit Verification
Connecticut requires that your home-county carry permit be verified in good standing by the authority that issued it. The DPS-793 must be signed by an official from that issuing office before your packet can be submitted. Obtain this signature before class — it cannot be completed on-site at NY Safe.
NYC Permit Holders
Email [email protected] with your completed DPS-793 form. In our experience, NYPD often responds with the signed form in under 3 business days — making this the fastest route for NYC licensees.
Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester & Other Counties
Most county licensing authorities require an in-person visit to have the DPS-793 signed. Contact your county pistol licensing bureau ahead of time to confirm their process and hours before making the trip.
Signed Privacy Rights Form + DD-214 (if applicable)
Privacy rights acknowledgment form. Veterans: include copy of DD-214 specifying discharge status.
Not Included in Class Fee
Connecticut Government Fees & Payment
Note: The $70 application fee is paid by check or money order payable to "Treasurer, State of Connecticut." The $87 IDEMIA fee ($75 + $12) is paid online during pre-enrollment — not by check. Bring your check and printed IDEMIA confirmation email to class if you plan to mail your packet the same day.
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Upcoming CT Non-Resident Class Dates
East Meadow, NY · Long Island
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Upcoming Connecticut Permit Class Dates
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to complete the IDEMIA pre-registration before class?
Yes. IDEMIA pre-registration is required before fingerprints can be taken. Visit ct.flexcheck.us.idemia.io/cchrspreenroll and enter the service code provided in your SLFU application packet. Complete the enrollment, pay the $87 fee, and bring your printed barcode confirmation email to class. Without it, fingerprint services cannot be performed.
Does my NY pistol license qualify me to apply for a CT non-resident permit?
Generally yes. New York pistol licenses — including NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester — are widely accepted as meeting or exceeding Connecticut's statutory threshold under CGS § 29-28. NY Safe is not a law firm, and this is not legal advice; consult a licensed firearms attorney if you have specific eligibility questions.
What are the total costs to get a Connecticut non-resident permit?
The NY Safe class fee is $200. CT government fees total $157: a $70 check payable to "Treasurer, State of Connecticut" for the application fee, plus $87 paid online to IDEMIA ($75 background check + $12 SLFU fingerprint card processing fee). Total out-of-pocket including class is $357. NY Safe receives no portion of the government fees.
What does "best effort" fingerprinting mean?
We complete ink fingerprint cards (FBI FD-258) for all students who have completed IDEMIA pre-registration. In rare cases, physical limitations (e.g., worn fingerprints) may prevent acceptable card quality. In those situations, students can visit a certified fingerprint agency or local police department. Note that IDEMIA may also reject cards electronically after mailing — monitor your email carefully for rejection notices from IDEMIA.
What is the DPS-793 Local Permit Verification form, and who signs it?
Connecticut requires that your home-county carry permit be verified in good standing by the issuing authority before your application can be submitted. The DPS-793 must be signed by an official from that office confirming your permit is current and has never been revoked. You must obtain this signature before class — it cannot be done on-site at NY Safe.
NYC permit holders: Email [email protected] with your completed DPS-793. In our experience, NYPD often returns the signed form in under 3 business days — the most efficient option for NYC licensees.
Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and other counties: Most county licensing authorities require an in-person visit to sign the DPS-793. Contact your county pistol licensing bureau in advance to confirm their current process and hours.
How long does CT take to process the application?
Connecticut's SLFU states to allow up to five months for processing, but in our experience applicants have been seeing approvals significantly faster than that. Once approved, the non-resident state pistol permit is mailed directly to you. Timelines can vary and are not guaranteed.
Where is a Connecticut non-resident permit recognized?
Recognition depends entirely on the laws of each individual state. Connecticut itself does not honor carry permits from any other state. Whether other states recognize a CT non-resident permit varies and is subject to change.
Always verify current recognition status directly with each state's attorney general or state police before carrying there. NY Safe is not a law firm and this is not legal advice.
What if I haven't taken the NRA Basic Pistol course yet?
You'll need to complete qualifying NRA-curriculum training before attending the CT class. NY Safe's NY CCW class — available as our NYC CCW class, Nassau County CCW class, Suffolk County CCW class, or Westchester County CCW class — may satisfy this requirement in most cases.
Our 16+2 hour NY CCW curriculum is built on NRA Basic Pistol and NRA Defensive Pistol content, and Peter's NRA instructor credentials are listed on every certificate. In most cases this may satisfy CT's requirement. Your certificate must have been issued within the past two years. Contact us if you have questions about whether your existing certificate qualifies.
About the Instructor
Peter Ticali
NRA Endowment Life Member · NRA & USCCA Certified Instructor · Licensed Firearms Instructor: NY, MD, DC, MA, UT · NY Pistol License Holder Since 1992
Peter Ticali is the founder of NY Safe Inc., a firearms safety training and Second Amendment education organization serving the New York metro area. He holds active instructor credentials in New York, Maryland, Washington D.C., Massachusetts, and Utah, and has guided hundreds of NY-area residents through multi-state permit applications.
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Disclaimer: NY Safe Inc. and Peter Ticali are not a law firm and are not attorneys. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Connecticut firearms laws and application requirements are subject to change; confirm all requirements with SLFU before submitting your application. Consult a licensed New York and/or Connecticut firearms attorney for advice specific to your situation.