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just got mine.... a bit of a PITA
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ya..it should be 35$..and last for 4 or 5 years..it is shall issue..you will get it...you should not need to state a reason for wanting it either..
...you should not need to state a reason for wanting it either..
did u guys sent in basic pistol course or some other certificate, they just sent mine back because i didnt take the 8hr course for my ltc
OK I called the firearms division and this is what I took away from it.....
I sent in the NRA Basic Home certificate. When you take that course you get that cert as well as the Mass State Police cert (both for the same course, Basic home) For some reason CT thinks that the state police certificate is acceptable, but not the NRA one, even though they are for the same course. I guess they assume the MSP cert is for an 8hr pistol course, when it is for the 4hr basic home.
NRA Home Firearm Safety meets the current requirements for a MA LTC, but CT requires NRA Basic Pistol (or an approved equal). Furthermore, CT specifically states that NRA Home Firearm Safety and NRA First Steps Pistol are not acceptable, and that all courses must include live fire.
NRA Home Firearm Safety meets the current requirements for a MA LTC, but CT requires NRA Basic Pistol (or an approved equal). Furthermore, CT specifically states that NRA Home Firearm Safety and NRA First Steps Pistol are not acceptable, and that all courses must include live fire.
When I applied for my CT non-res., I copied my Mass. approved safety course, which wasn't NRA, live fire, or anything other than sitting down and talking about guns and gun laws for 3 hours, then briefly handling some replicas and an empty revolver and rifle.
I still have a CT non-res. in my wallet...
exactly. As long as they have a MSP certificate they take it. For whatever reason they are under the impression MSP certificates meet their criteria, when they dont necessarily.
I just got the CT application packet. There are a lot of things on the fingerprint cards that I don't know how to fill out (signature of official taking the fingerprints, for example). Should I leave fields blank?
Don't fill out anything on the fingerprint cards. That will be done by the person doing the prints.
I just got the CT application packet. There are a lot of things on the fingerprint cards that I don't know how to fill out (signature of official taking the fingerprints, for example). Should I leave fields blank?
What do the instructions say? The prints are usually done by LE.Who is doing the prints? I thought I do them myself and send them back myself...
so, I only have the MSP certificate, no NRA certificate. American Firearms School only gave me a MSP certificate. Am I good to go for the CT nonres permit? I dont want an ugly denial on my record for future applications.
He said CT non-resident permit. They may very well accept the MA certificate, but it certainly is not the "only one they will take".yes. the msp is the only one they will take
You are required to complete a handgun safety course, which must consist of no less than the NRA's "Basic Pistol Course," prior to submitting the application. The NRA's "Home Firearms Safety Course" and "First Steps Pistol Orientation Program" are not approved courses.
Live fire is also required. Computer-generated programs, dry-fire, other simulated shooting tools, plastic bullets, air guns or any other alternatives are not acceptable. Students must fire a semi-automatic pistol or revolver. Any questions should be referred to the Special Licensing and Firearms Unit.
He said CT non-resident permit. They may very well accept the MA certificate, but it certainly is not the "only one they will take".
In fact, one course that qualifies for the MA certificate certainly does NOT qualify, according to the info posted at http://www.ct.gov/DPS/cwp/view.asp?a=2158&q=294502
You should be able to contact the licensing unit (the address on the above mentioned web page) and get a determination regarding the course you took prior to submitting the application.
Perhaps you missed the part of his post where he asked "Am I good to go for the CT nonres permit?"well since he is from mass, i was referring to what they want from mass.