Connecticut Concealed Carry Laws
Last reviewed: May 3, 2026
Reciprocity shown is for a standard resident permit. Non-resident and enhanced permit holders may have different reciprocity. Always verify before carrying. Use our full permit reciprocity map for all permit types →
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Reciprocity of Connecticut's Basic Resident Permit
Open Carry
Duty to Notify Law Enforcement
State Parks
Restaurants Serving Alcohol
Firearms at Colleges
Firearms at K-12 Schools
Church Carry
Hotels
Secure Storage Requirements
Magazine Capacity Limitations
Connecticut except by a FFL. Existing magazines with
capacity greater than 10 rounds are legal if registered with
the state police before Jan 1st 2014.
Suppressor Ownership
Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit
with 18 USC 926A
Firearm Law Uniformity
Permit Training Requirements
Services and Public Protection in the safety and use of firearms, which courses may include those certified
by the National Rifle Association or other organizations, conducted by an instructor certified by the National
Rifle Association or by the state, provided any such course includes instruction in state law requirements
pertaining to safe storage in the home and in vehicles, lawful use of firearms and lawful carrying of firearms
in public.
Non-Resident Permits
Constitutional Carry
Duty to Retreat
Places Off Limits
State Contact / Source
1111 Country Club Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
860-685-8190
www.ct.gov/despp
Permit Issuing Authority
Length of Permit Validity
Permit Application Process Connecticut Permit Reciprocity
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