Connecticut Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Connecticut require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Connecticut require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Connecticut require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Connecticut issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Connecticut issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Connecticut have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Connecticut have a restriction on magazine capacity?
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  A:

  On April 4, 2013 Connecticut changed it's magazine restriction laws after the attack on Sandy Hook Elementary School. There is now a magazine limit of 10 rounds. Any magazine that can hold more than 10 rounds is considered to be a LCM (Large Capacity Magazine). Any magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds owned before the date above must be registered to the Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection, this must be done within one year of the law passing. These magazines may not be loaded with more than 10 rounds. If the magazine is in the owner's home or a legal shooting range It may be loaded with more than 10 rounds.

• +Q: Does Connecticut support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Connecticut have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Connecticut uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Connecticut have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Connecticut have?

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