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?
• +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?
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  A:

  After the Attack on Sandy Hook Elementary School, Connecticut expanded it's list of banned weapons. It now includes .50 BMG variants, selective fire weapons, and certain semi-automatic "assault weapons". There is also a list of banned features on firearms. Any firearms fitting these categories, that were lawfully owned before April 4, 2013 have to be registered with the DESPP.

• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Connecticut have?

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