Connecticut
| Subject/Law | Long guns | Handguns | Relevant statutes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Permit to Purchase? | No | Yes | CGS 29–36(f), CGS 29–36(g) |
Certificate of Eligibility for Pistol or Revolver required to purchase handguns. Applicants must complete an approved handgun safety course, and pass a NICS background check prior to issuance of certificate. Certificate of Eligibility valid for five years. There is a 14-day waiting period for the purchase of long guns, with exceptions for peace officers, Active-Duty military members, and holders of carry permits and hunting licenses. |
| Firearm registration? | No* | No* | CGS 53–202 | Registration required for assault weapons purchased before October 1, 1993. There is a de facto registry of handguns maintained by the Department of Public Safety as any handgun transfer, be it from a dealer or private party, must be accompanied by an authorization number issued by the DPS and a form containing personal and weapon identification (DPS-3-C) must be submitted to DPS and local police. This form is collected and maintained on all long guns purchased from FFL dealers as well, however is not required for the transfer of long guns between private parties. |
| "Assault weapon" law? | Yes | Yes | CGS 53–202 | Partial ban (selective fire weapons, some .50 BMG variants, an enumerated list of specific restricted features and certain brands of semi-automatic assault weapons and weapon "types".) No restrictions on magazine capacity. |
| Owner license required? | No | No | ||
| Carry permits issued? | No | Yes | CGS 29–28 | May-Issue by statute, but Shall-Issue in practice. Permit needed to carry open or concealed. Exceptions for peace officers and Active-Duty military members. Out of state permits not valid in Connecticut, but nonresidents may apply for a Connecticut Nonresident CCW permit through the mail. |
| Open Carry? | No | Yes | May carry openly with permit/license. | |
| State Preemption of local restrictions? | Partial | Partial | CGS 29–28 | |
| NFA weapons restricted? | Partial | Partial | CGS 53–202(c) | Selective fire assault weapons prohibited, unless purchased before October 1, 1993. |
| Peaceable Journey laws? | No | No | CGS 29–38 | Federal rules observed. |
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