PISTOL PERMIT APPLICATION & INSTRUCTIONS
Pistol Permit Applications for pre-registration will be processed in the First Selectman's Office by appointment only Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
*FOR ALL TEMPORARY PISTOL PERMITS TO BE ISSUED, THE TOWN WILL CALL YOU TO LET YOU KNOW YOUR TEMPORARY PISTOL PERMIT IS READY AND TO PLEASE SEND IN A PERSONAL CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO 'THE TOWN OF HARWINTON' FOR $70.00 (this is a separate and final fee in addition to pre-registration required by the State upon pre-registration).
STEPS FOR APPLYING
1) Fill out a Temporary Pistol Permit Application & Privacy Policy. Applications are available in our office, or can be download here. It is mandatory to have a signed FBI Privacy Act statement signed and attached to the application. Please click here for the FBI Privacy Act statement.
2) Fill out mandatory online Pre-registration Form, by appointment only, in the First Selectman's Office (state will require a payment upon pre-registration via debit/credit card). Appointments are available Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. To schedule call 860-485-9051 Ext. 1102 or email selectmanoffice@harwinton.us.
3) Get fingerprinted (bring Pre-registration code from online pre-registration; First Selectman's office will provide print out when registration is completed [this is the last step]).
- Troop L (860) 626-7900 conducts fingerprinting. No appointment is necessary, however calling before going is strongly recommended to ensure that a trooper is available for fingerprinting. Call Troop L directly for fingerprinting & payment information - (860) 626-7900. A driver's license, state issued non-driver identification card or passport are required to be fingerprinted.
Check list for final submission: Notarized applications, along with accompanying items listed below, can be put in a sealed envelope addressed to 'First Selectman's Office' and put in the secured drop box located on the left-hand side of the Town Hall Entrance. Please call or email prior to doing so (contact info. at bottom).
- Completed paper Application (can be notorized in the Town Clerk's or Selectman's Office) & FBI Privacy Act Statement (signed copies only), copies of:
- NRA Certification
- Driver's license
- Pre-registration
- Fingerprints are done at Troop L (860-626-7900 after Pre-registration. Pre-registration confirmation will be required in order to have fingerprints processed for pistol permit applicants. A Transaction Code is required for fingerprints. Fingerprints cannot be done before pre-registration as completion of pre-registration generates the Transaction Code necessary for the final fingerprinting process.