You have probably found yourself here because you are interested in obtaining a Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers issued by the State of Connecticut, commonly referred to as a CT Pistol Permit or you may wish to obtain a permit from another state like Florida that also requires completion of the National Rifle Association's Basic Pistol Class.

Obtaining a Connecticut Pistol Permit will allow you to purchase, possess and transport pistols and revolvers outside your home within the state of Connecticut as well as allowing you to carry a loaded handgun on your person for personal protection use in the event of a self defense situation.

The CT Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers is currently honored  by eighteen other states: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Wisconsin.*

Residents of Connecticut who wish to carry in more states are encouraged to apply for a non resident Florida Concealed Weapon License also referred to as a FL CCW License. Just like Connecticut completion of the National Rifle Association's Basic Pistol Class meets the State of Florida's education requirement. You can actually apply for a Florida CCW Permit at the same time you apply for your CT Permit.

By obtaining both a resident Connecticut Permit and a non resident Florida Permit you will currently be able to legally possess and carry your handguns in a total of thirty three states. In addition to the states listed above that honor the CT Permit you will be legal in: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming.*

*Remember, whenever you are going to be transporting or carrying a handgun you must always follow the laws that pertain to the possession, carrying and transportation of firearms in the state that you are in. Laws may very greatly from state to state and it is your responsibility to learn and comply with these laws. You should always double check with the local authority in the state you will be travelling in to verify that your permit(s) are honored or recognized and to learn their laws pertaining to the possession, transportation and carrying of handguns in their state.