Connecticut Open and Concealed Carry Laws and Information

[lukem]

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Let me know if I missed anything or if you have something to add.

[Biblical1st]

Thanks Luke. I have posted a few questions about CT gun laws below.

I'm wondering if there is any pamphlet or book which goes into all the intricacies of carrying, possessing and transferring a firearm here in CT? So far I have not found anything which brings all this information together into one place.

Thanks and God bless.

[lukem]

I checked on gunlaws.com / Bloomfield Press but didn't see anything for CT. Sorry.

[Biblical1st]

Originally Posted by lukem

I checked on gunlaws.com / Bloomfield Press but didn't see anything for CT. Sorry.

Thank you Luke for looking. I havn't found anything yet either.

God bless.

[robmcd]

Originally Posted by Biblical1st

Thanks Luke. I have posted a few questions about CT gun laws below.

I'm wondering if there is any pamphlet or book which goes into all the intricacies of carrying, possessing and transferring a firearm here in CT? So far I have not found anything which brings all this information together into one place.

Thanks and God bless.

The state of CT used to publish a small booklet, but hasn't for some time. Your best bet is to use the law links, or check the online version of the ATF publication State Laws and Published Ordinances: Firearms. You can right click use "save as" to download the CT info.

You can order a free copy of the Federal Firearms laws, the State Laws on CD, etc. from the ATF by clicking here.

[Daugherty16]

My first post as a new user. Here is a link for a reasonably detailed description of the CGS concerning firearms, including handguns. It is not a substitute for reading the actual statutes, i caution. And frankly, the laws are layered, conflicting and confusing. For eample, i can find you a statute declaring it illegal to carry any loaded firearm in your vehicle. However, every summary of CCW in CT declares vehicle carry to be legal. I plan to speak to my local Det. Sgt over the weekend, see his thoughts - i'll post the results. Anyway, here is a link that might be useful:

http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/CTSL.pdf


Also, your web summary says:
Automobile carry:
Individuals not licensed to carry handguns in Connecticut may not possess firearms in their vehicles

That is not strictly true, because it is perfectly legal to transport unloaded long guns, properly cased. Thought i'd mention that, even though this is a handgun forum.

[Daugherty16]

Here is another excellent summary of the laws. Unfortunately, there are many contradictions and grey areas within the laws themselves. Caveat emptor.


Summary of Gun Legislation

Best, Rick

[Daugherty16]

This is a link to the actual Connecticut General Statutes concerning primarily handguns. although, there are more than just Title 29. Some of the more general firearms laws contradict, refine or restrict sections of title 29. As someone said, that's par for the course in CT.

CHAPTER 529* DIVISION OF STATE POLICE