Buried on DESPP/SLFU's FAQ - Pistol Permits, Long Gun Eligibility, Hand Gun Eligibility page is a relatively new (01/24/2024) PDF that has some updated New Pistol Permit Applicant (state permit) information. It has information about what is needed when showing up to Middletown or satellite location to obtain the state issued permit.

New Permit Applicant Disclaimer Letter

***VISA & MASTERCARD NOW ACCEPTED ONLY AT MIDDLETOWN, CT LOCATION***

NEW PISTOL PERMIT APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING (5) ITEMS:

1. A VALID 60-DAY TEMPORARY PERMIT (DPS-11-C)
2. PROOF OF LEGAL & LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES:
a. U.S. BIRTH CERTIFICATE; OR
b. U.S. PASSPORT; OR
c. DOCUMENTATION OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE FROM THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES; OR A NON-IMMIGRANT VISA WITH A HUNTING LICENSE EXCEPTION
3. CT DRIVERS LICENSE OR CT STATE ISSUED IDENTIFICATION CARD
4. $70.00 EXACT CASH, CHECK OR MONEY ORDER (PAYABLE TO: “TREASURER, STATE OF CT”); VISA & MASTERCARD CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED AT MIDDLETOWN ONLY.
5. IN PERSON, FILL OUT A DPS-46-C CARD WHILE WAITING IN LINE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, ASK THE CLERK WHEN IT’S YOUR TURN AT THE WINDOW.

YOU MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED
1. CT STATE POLICE HQ – 1111 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
• MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:30AM-4:00PM
2. TROOP E MONTVILLE – I-395 NORTH BETWEEN EXITS 6 & 9, MONTVILLE, CT 06382
• Open ONLY on TUESDAY & SATURDAY: 8:00AM-4:15PM.
• CLOSED FOR LUNCH 12-12:30PM
3. TROOP G BRIDGEPORT – 149 PROSPECT ST, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
• TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, & SATURDAY: 8:00AM-4:15PM.
• THURSDAY: 10:30AM-6:45PM. CLOSED FOR LUNCH 2-2:30PM
• CLOSED FOR LUNCH 12-12:30PM

ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT THE LOCATION BELOW

General: (860) 685-8290 Special Licensing: (860) 685-8160 Fax: (860) 685-8496
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT 06457
www.ct.gov/despp

Interesting- so non-CT residents can't get permits anymore?  You must have a CT driver's license?

This is apparently for in state residents. Non resident permit applications have slightly different requirements.

Gotcha- thanks.