Mission Statement

The Connecticut Department of Public Safety is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing enforcement, regulatory, and scientific services through prevention, education, and innovative use of technology.

PRIDE

In striving to accomplish our mission, we embody our core values with great PRIDE:

• Professionalism through an elite and diverse team of trained men and women.
• Respect for ourselves and others through our words and actions.
• Integrity through adherence to standards and values that foster public trust.
• Dedication to service.
• Equality through fair and unprejudiced application of the law.

Pistol Permit

View thePistol Permit Application Process (PDF) for information on obtaining a permit.