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STATE COMPARISON OF GUN PERMIT FEES
February 6, 2013
2013-R-0048
STATE COMPARISON OF GUN PERMIT FEES
By: Michael Csere, Legislative Fellow
You asked how Connecticut compares to other states regarding gun permit fees.
SUMMARY
Statutory gun permit requirements and associated fees vary greatly by state and often within each state. To obtain a permit to carry handguns in Connecticut, applicants must pay (1) an initial $140 fee and (2) for a background check, fingerprinting, and photos. The permit is valid for five years and the renewal fee is $70. A handgun eligibility certificate, which allows an individual only to acquire a handgun in Connecticut, requires a $35 fee and is valid for five years. Many elements contribute to the total cost of obtaining a gun permit, so it is difficult to make a complete comparison. In general, Connecticut's gun permit fees appear to be higher than most other states'.
In Table 1 we have listed the permits required to purchase, possess, or carry guns as well as the associated fees in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Additionally, we have included data on the duration and expiration of each permit, the renewal fee, and other relevant information that could affect the fee amount. When known, we have included additional fees, including those for fingerprinting and criminal history checks. We note where such fees are in addition to, or included with, the standard application fee. The chart also includes the relevant statutory citations and links to official state websites providing fee information. We have not included all existing fee reductions (i.e., many states offer reduced fees to seniors as well as current and retired law enforcement officials). Nor have we listed the handful of states that limit the number of firearms that may be purchased or carried with each permit.
STATE COMPARISON OF GUN PERMIT FEES
February 6, 2013
2013-R-0048
STATE COMPARISON OF GUN PERMIT FEES
By: Michael Csere, Legislative Fellow
You asked how Connecticut compares to other states regarding gun permit fees.
SUMMARY
Statutory gun permit requirements and associated fees vary greatly by state and often within each state. To obtain a permit to carry handguns in Connecticut, applicants must pay (1) an initial $140 fee and (2) for a background check, fingerprinting, and photos. The permit is valid for five years and the renewal fee is $70. A handgun eligibility certificate, which allows an individual only to acquire a handgun in Connecticut, requires a $35 fee and is valid for five years. Many elements contribute to the total cost of obtaining a gun permit, so it is difficult to make a complete comparison. In general, Connecticut's gun permit fees appear to be higher than most other states'.
In Table 1 we have listed the permits required to purchase, possess, or carry guns as well as the associated fees in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Additionally, we have included data on the duration and expiration of each permit, the renewal fee, and other relevant information that could affect the fee amount. When known, we have included additional fees, including those for fingerprinting and criminal history checks. We note where such fees are in addition to, or included with, the standard application fee. The chart also includes the relevant statutory citations and links to official state websites providing fee information. We have not included all existing fee reductions (i.e., many states offer reduced fees to seniors as well as current and retired law enforcement officials). Nor have we listed the handful of states that limit the number of firearms that may be purchased or carried with each permit.
STATE COMPARISON OF GUN PERMIT FEES
