1.   An afficionado of guns and golf, he apparently was able to acquire a pistol permit despite his increasing mental instability.

2.   Mayor Wesley Johnson Sr. of Ledyard said he could not find a pistol permit for Beck.

3.   Nick Marino wants a pistol permit.

4.   Police said he did have a pistol permit, but it was revoked after the menacing charge was filed.

5.   The case of Inspector Henry Krantz, who headed the office that issues pistol permits, demonstrates the potential benefits of doing favors for high-ranking commanders.

6.   The person could then go to a police station and apply for a pistol permit, which involves a background check on criminal records.