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?
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  A:

  There is no duty to retreat when you are in your home or office. Justifiable use of deadly force is permitted if the person feels that they are about to be killed, or that the attacker will greatly injure them.

• +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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