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Carrying without a permit within Connecticut
Connecticut will not honor the permits of other states. Connecticut says that it is a may issue state but it tends to grant permits more as a ‘shall issue’ state does when all requirements have been met, this applies for non-residents as well. Connecticut has very restrictive guns laws as well as carrying chemical sprays, […]
Applying for a Permit in Connecticut
To apply for a permit applications can be obtained at the police department or at the first selectman’s office in your town. The application will contain instructions for how to complete the application process which will take approximately 8 weeks to receive. Specific instructions for application are available at this link. Permits are valid for […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
The application for a permit that allows you to carry within the state can be obtained at one of the permit locations listed on instruction sheet DPS-769-C. Also, you can call 1-860-685-8290 and an application will be sent to you. Online forms are available at this link. The cost for non-residents to apply will be […]
Carry Permit Limitations
Sec. 53a-217b Possession of A Weapon on School Grounds: Class D Felony. (a) A person is guilty of possession of a weapon on school grounds when, knowing that he is not licensed or privileged to do so, he possesses a firearm or deadly weapon, as defined in section 53a-3, (1) in or on the real […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
Gun signs have the force of law within the State of Connecticut. Sec. 29-28 …Permit to Carry Pistol or Revolver… (e) The issuance of any permit to carry a pistol or revolver does not thereby authorize the possession or carrying of a pistol or revolver in any premises where the possession or carrying of a […]
Concealed Carry Restrictions by City on Concealed Carry
There are no preemptions by the State of Connecticut on whether or not cities or towns can pass laws or ordinances that restrict carrying firearms. As a result some cities have passed laws regarding how you can carry. Cities including New London and New Britain had ordinances at one time but they have been repealed.
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
If you are stopped by the police and are carrying you are not obligated to inform the police that you are carrying. Chapter 529 Sec. 29-35. (b) The holder of a permit issued pursuant to section 29-28 shall carry such permit upon one’s person while carrying such pistol or revolver.
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
It is not permitted to carry in state parks, state or national forests or state WMAs. It is permitted to carry in road side rest areas.