Connecticut Concealed Carry Laws
Connecticut Gun Laws
Open Carry:
Prohibited, even with license to carry.
Duty to Notify Law Enforcement:
Only when asked by the officer
State Parks:
Prohibited
Restaurants Serving Alcohol:
No specific restriction
Firearms at Colleges:
Schools individually decide the weapon policy
Firearms at K-12 Schools:
Firearms prohibited even in vehicles
Church Carry:
No specific restriction
Hotels:
Hotels are like any other private property. No specific restriction.
Secure Storage Requirements:
Firearms must be securely stored any time they are not in the owner's immediate control within a home. Within an unattended vehicle firearms must be in a trunk, locked safe, or locked glove box.
Magazine Capacity Limitations:
Magazines with capacity over 10 may not be brought into
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:
Ownership legal w/ federal compliance. Hunting is prohibited.
Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit:
Handgun carry in vehicle prohibited except when in compliance
with 18 USC 926A
Firearm Law Uniformity:
No preemption statute. Laws may vary by local jurisdiction
Permit Training Requirements:
A course approved by the Commissioner of Emergency
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:
Yes you may apply
Constitutional Carry:
No
Duty to Retreat:
Duty to Retreat before using Deadly Force except when in your dwelling
Places Off Limits:
Schools as already stated, any building at which elected officials have offices or meet together, courthouses, BluffPoint Coastal Reserve. Many cities have their own restrictions. City property, parks, and recreational areas are commonly off limits.
State Contact Info:
Connecticut Dept. Public Safety
1111 Country Club Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
860-685-8190
www.ct.gov/despp
Permit Issuing Authority:
Connecticut State Police.
Length of Permit Validity:
5 Years
Permit Application Process:
Go to your local police department and get the application. It includes all the instructions.
Resident Permit Reciprocity:
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