https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/8b7f5156-f3fd-4674-95da-4ab404c20d08 MERCH: https://gunguru.creator-spring.com MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/gun-guru/ Website: https://gunguruactual.com 10% exclusive discount code is: GunGuru10 No order minimums. One use percustomer. Can Connecticut deny your pistol permit because someone made an allegation about you years ago—or because you regularly see a therapist? That’s the question behind a conversation I recently had with a Connecticut community member who says their pistol permit application was denied twice based on information provided to police by a family member and other personal circumstances. But this raises a MUCH bigger question: What does “suitability” actually mean under Connecticut law? Connecticut General Statutes §29-28 requires the issuing authority to determine that an applicant is a “suitable person” to receive a pistol permit. The problem? The statute does not provide a simple checklist defining exactly what “suitable” means. Connecticut’s own Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection acknowledges that the suitability clause can be used as a basis for denying a pistol permit. Denials can be appealed to the Connecticut Board of Firearms Permit Examiners (BFPE). The Connecticut Supreme Court has also addressed the suitability standard and explained that suitability is a factual determination based on the circumstances of the individual case. So where is the line between a legitimate suitability determination and government discretion? Can an unverified allegation be enough? Can lawful mental-health treatment be considered? What evidence should a police department actually rely upon? And what happens when someone is denied? We'll break down: • Connecticut General Statutes §29-28 • The “suitable person” requirement • Automatic disqualifiers vs. discretionary suitability • What Connecticut courts have said about suitability • The role of the Board of Firearms Permit Examiners • How a denial can be appealed • The constitutional questions raised by discretionary permitting • What Connecticut gun owners need to understand before applying This is an educational discussion about Connecticut firearm law—not legal advice. If you've experienced a Connecticut pistol-permit denial based on a suitability determination, tell us about your experience in the comments. Subscribe to Gun Guru for Connecticut 2A news, Second Amendment law, firearms training, and the issues affecting gun owners. #GunGuru #ConnecticutGunLaws #PistolPermit https://www.facebook.com/GunGuruActual/ https://www.instagram.com/gun_guru_ac... https://www.patreon.com/GunGuru https://locals.com/feed/49673/gunguru Like, Share, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the Channel. Disclaimer: The materials available through Gun Guru Channel (including any show, episode, guest appearance, etc. appearing within) are for informational and entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed through this video are the opinions of the individual author. Fair Use: In the rare instance I include someone else’s footage it is covered in Fair Use for Documentary and Educational purposes with the intention of driving commentary and allowing freedom of speech. IMPORTANT: All shooting is done on state approved firing ranges by trained professionals. Our videos are produced in a safe environment by highly trained professionals with decades of experience. These videos are strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only. Imitation or the use of anything demonstrated in my videos is done AT YOUR OWN RISK. Do not attempt to replicate the actions featured in our videos without the proper training, licensing and without medical professionals present. We are not attempting to sell you the items featured in this video. We are not instructing our viewers on how to modify firearms, accessories or otherwise change their basic legal function. All firearms and accessories are legal products commonly available in stores all across the United States. Our videos are for entertainment purposes only. We are not a gun shop and DO NOT sell or deal in Firearms. Such a practice is heavily regulated and subject to applicable laws. I DO NOT sell parts, magazines, or firearms. Join this channel to get access to perks: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:01:56 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://greyhive.com https://greyhive.com/lazy-static/avatars/5746210d-885d-44b2-9be0-92bf1e4d34df.webp https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/8b7f5156-f3fd-4674-95da-4ab404c20d08 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://greyhive.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.