The Board of Firearms Permit Examiners

At a Glance

PHILIP DUKES, Esq., Chairman

Peter Kuck, Secretary

Established - 1967

Statutory authority - CGS Section 29-32b

Central office - 505 Hudson Street,

Hartford, CT 06106

Number of employees - 1 full-time, 1 part-time

Recurring operating expenses - $91,617

Organizational structure - Attorney Chairman, Secretary, and Board Members appointed by Governor Rowland.

Mission

The Board of Firearms Permit Examiners mission is to provide a means of appeal for pistol permit denials and revocations through administrative hearings. In addition to avoid the more costly and time-consuming process of filing an appeal with the court system for the appellant and the State of Connecticut through the administrative hearing process. To help to effect a uniform interpretation and application of firearm laws to permit holders, law enforcement, attorneys, sportsmen, legislators, and the general public.

Statutory Responsibility

The statutory responsibility of the Board is to administer and enforce the provisions of Section 29-32b, Connecticut General Statutes. Under that section, the Board has the responsibility of making inquires and investigations, taking testimony and rendering decisions in connection with appeals brought to the Board by persons aggrieved by the action or inaction of the issuing authority in matters pertaining to Conn. Gen. Statutes Sec. 29-28 or 29-28a, pistol permits; Sec. 29-36f or 29-36g eligibility certificates.

Improvements/Achievements 2001-02

A booklet, Laws Pertaining to Firearms 2002 with Frequently Ask Questions, index and legislative language of the State Statutes regarding firearms, has been updated to reflect any new or amended legislative changes. During 2001-2002, 314 new appeals were received and investigated, 11 meetings held, 59 cases heard, and 51 agreements to reinstate prior to hearing.

Information Reported as Required by State Statute

The Board operates, and will continue to operate in conformance with Sec. 46a to 46a-78, inclusive of the General Statutes of Connecticut.

Membership - Seven Board members appointed by the Governor are: Chairman Philip Dukes, Esq., Secretary Peter Kuck, Arthur C. Carr, Chief John Karangekis, Atty. Adam Liegeot, William Longo and Captain Eric C. Nelson.