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?
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  A:

  Connecticut is a "may issue" state for concealed carry, though it functions more like a "shall issue" sate in most cases. Both concealed and open carry are legal with permits. Connecticut offers non-resident CCW permits. Police and active duty military personnel do not need a permit to carry.

• +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?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Connecticut have?

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