Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

First-time qualifying individuals who desire the authority provided by LEOSA to carry a concealed firearm nationwide must: 

  • Call Imisa Rivera at 860-685-8011 to schedule your date prior to filling out your application.  (See dates offered)
  • Letter/s or Good Standing from all of the departments you worked for. 
  • A Set of Fingerprints. (If you get them at the State Police Headquarters, they will be done free of charge; the original set is required for your file)
  • A valid Connecticut Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers.
  • A completed application. (See forms)
  • A Release and Indemnification form.  (See forms)

Please get all documents to us prior to your appointment.  (Fingerprints need to be mailed in or hand delivered)  

You may fax: (860) 685-8496

E-mail:  Imisa.Rivera@ct.gov

or mail

Imisa Rivera

Special Licensing & Firearms Unit

1111 Country Club Rd.

Middletown, CT 06457