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Routine Calls: 767.1054
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Town
Hall
29 West Avenue
Essex, CT 06426.
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Back
to Police
Temporary
Pistol Permit Applications
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Fully complete the application.
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Applicants
must be at least 21 years of age. Positive identification (operator's
license or certified birth certificate) is required at time
of fingerprinting. Provide a copy of both your operator's license
and birth certificate.
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It
is preferred, but not required, that you provide three letters
of recommendation. Providing such would assist in verifying
the applicant's suitability to carry a firearm.
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Arrangements
may be made through the Resident Trooper's Office (767-1054)
for fingerprinting. Two fingerprint cards (SPBI and FBI) will
be obtained from each applicant.
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Completed
notarized applicantions are to be submitted to the Essex Resident
Trooper's Office, and will only be accepted with the following
items:
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$19.25 cashier's check or money order made payable to "Commissioner
of Public Safety".
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$70.00 cashier's check or money order made payable to "Town
of Essex".
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$50.00 cashier's check or money order made payable to "Department
of Public Safety".
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The applicant must furnish a letter or certificate attesting
to the successful completion of a course regarding the safety
and use of pistols and revolvers, signed by a certified
instructor.
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Processing
will take approximately six to eight weeks. Applicant will be
contacted by the First Selectman's Office.
NOTE:
- Temporary
Permits are valid for 60 days and cannot be renewed.
- If the Temporary
Permit expires prior to obtaining a State permit, you must reapply
to the Town for a temporary permit.
- Obtaining
a Temporary Permit is a prerequisite to obtaining a State Permit.
- After obtaining
the Temporary Permit, contact the Special Licensing and Firearms
Unit of the Connecticut State Police (860-685-8290) to learn how
to obtain the State Permit.
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