General Information:
The SLFU is your “Point of Contact” with the FBI and all attempts to obtain a gun sale authorization number must be made through our office. Once a request is received a National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) is conducted and a transaction number is automatically assigned. The SLFU utilizes a
Dealer Identification Number that correspond with the last five digits of the FFL number plus a
Personal Identification Number (P.I.N.) picked by the dealer. These distinct numbers aid SLFU employees with the authorization process and eventually will allow the dealer to access a totally automated system.
Toll-free authorization line:
1-888-335-8438, or local:
(860) 685-8400 IVR - 1-877-410-8717
Authorization line hours:
- Monday through Friday 8 A.M. - 7 P.M.
- Saturday 9 AM. – 5 PM.
- Sunday authorizations available through IVR, and by telephone from 10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
- Required paperwork may be obtained through the SLFU. This would include Departmental forms: DPS-3-C, DPS-67-C .