CT HB06839

Chiefs of police of federally recognized Native American tribal law enforcement units in Connecticut may now issue temporary state permits to carry pistols or revolvers to residents within their tribal jurisdiction, effective July 1, 2023.

When a tribal law enforcement unit accepts permit applications, other local law enforcement agencies with overlapping jurisdiction are prohibited from issuing temporary state permits to tribal residents.

Tribal police chiefs must follow the same application procedures as municipal authorities, including conducting state and national criminal history records checks, fingerprinting applicants, and forwarding applications to the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection.

The fee structure remains $140 for initial state carry permits, with $70 retained by the tribal law enforcement unit and $70 forwarded to the commissioner upon approval.

Firearm sale and transfer notifications must now be sent to tribal police chiefs when the purchaser has a bona fide permanent residence within tribal jurisdiction.