License To Carry

If you are a resident of the Town of New Canaan, you are eligible to apply for a 60-Day Temporary State Pistol Permit with the New Canaan Police Department. Application packets are available from NCPD’s Records Division between the hours of 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. You may also download the packet information below.

You must make an appointment to be fingerprinted by calling Property Management at 203 594 3503.   

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the Records Division at 203 594 3518.

1) Pistol Permit Applicant Checklist
2) Pistol Permit / Eligibility Certificate Application (DPS-799-C)
3) Pistol Permit Instructions to Applicants
4) Noncriminal Justice Applicants Privacy Rights and FBI Privacy Act Statement
5) State of CT Pre-enrollment and Payment for Fingerprinting Services

More information can also be found here from the State of CT: State of CT Special Licensing and Firearms
And here: State of CT Firearms Brochure