Board of Firearms Permit Examiners

At a Glance

CHRISTOPHER R. ADAMS, Esq., , Chairman

Peter Kuck, Secretary

Established - 1967

Statutory authority - CGS Sec. 29-32b

Central office - 505 Hudson Street,

5^th floor, Hartford, CT 06106

Number of employees - One full-time, one part-time

Recurring operating expenses - $104,274

Organizational structure - Chairman and Six Board Members appointed by Governor.

Mission

The Board of Firearms Permit Examiners mission is to provide a means of appeal, through administrative hearings, for those whose pistol permit has been revoked or denied. The Board provides a uniform interpretation and application of firearm laws.

Statutory Authority

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 Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 29-28 or 29-28a, pistol permits; Sec. 29-36f or 29-36g eligibility certificates.

Public Service

This year 304 new appeals were received and investigated, 11 meetings held and 281 cases heard.

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: Attorney Christopher R. Adams, Arthur C. Carr, Attorney Deron S. Drumm, Michael Hahn, Chief John Karangekis, M. Peter Kuck, and Colonel Eric C. Nelson.