Police Chief Leon Krolikowski had said the mental health background of applicants was not accessible from the state. But the New Canaan Police Department has "confirmed and clarified a protocol with the Department of Public Safety and Public Protection, which allows us to resume issuing temporary state pistol permits," WTNH-TV reported.
Krolikowski had said he didn't not want to issue a permit to someone with a mental issue that prohibits them from possessing a firearm, the report said.
In Connecticut, a 60-day permit is granted following background checks using state and federal databases to make sure the applicant is not prohibited from possessing a firearm, WTNH said. Then the applicant applies for a permanent permit with state police.
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