This increase is insane even for a liberal state. States like NY, CA and NJ charge around $20 for a permit and the permit is for life.
Via NH Register:
Gun owners will see huge increases in permit fees that would raise millions of dollars to help the state combat its two-year, $3.6 billion deficit.
As part of his budget, Malloy is proposing to increase the state portion of the pistol permit fee from $70 to $300. He also is proposing the cost of the initial 5-year pistol permit fee from $140 to $370.
The increase in fees for gun owners will bring in another $9 million to the state annually, according to the governor’s budget estimates.
Additionally, Malloy is proposing to increase background check fees from its current $50 to $75.
That increase, the governor’s budget estimates, would bring in another $2.6 million annually to the state’s coffers.
The Malloy budget also assumes $1.56B in labor savings, increases texes and makes a case for aid redistribution.