The Board of Firearms Permit Examiners (BFPE) reviews appeals about firearm permits in Connecticut. We help people who were denied a permit or had a permit revoked.

We review each case to check if the original decision followed state law. We examine the facts and apply the law to reach a fair outcome.

Learn what we do, how we make decisions, and how to contact our office.

• Find out what we can and cannot do
• Get contact information for our office
• Review the types of cases we handle
• Understand the role of the Board

The Board has eight members appointed by the Governor. Members come from public safety, legal, and community organizations.

We review each appeal to check if a permit denial or revocation followed state law. The staff examines the facts, applies the law, and issues a decision based on the case record. Each case is reviewed in detail to reach a fair outcome. Our role is limited to appeals, and we act only within the authority set by state law.