Connecticut Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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In Connecticut, who is responsible for issuing a State Pistol Permit?

  1. The Department of Public Safety

  2. Local Police Chief or First Selectman

  3. The Department of Consumer Protection

  4. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

The correct answer is: Local Police Chief or First Selectman

In Connecticut, the correct entity responsible for issuing a State Pistol Permit is the Local Police Chief or First Selectman. They are the ones designated by state law to oversee the application process and issuance of pistol permits within the state. This responsibility is not held by the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Consumer Protection, or the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).