Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Connecticut Permit
A permit is required to carry a handgun in any vehicle. Sec. 29-38d. Interstate Transportation of Firearms Through State. www.handgunlaw.us 6 (a) The provisions of sections 29-35 and 29-38 shall not apply to the interstate transportation of firearms through this state in accordance with 18 USC 926A and 927, as amended from time to time, […]
Open Carry Laws for Connecticut
Open carry is permitted as long as you have a Connecticut permit to carry which allows open carry within the state. There are preemptions for cities and counties that have ordinances. The Connecticut State Police website will have the specific requirements regarding concealed carry.
Connecticut Laws for Use of Deadly Force
Chapter 951 Sec. 53a-16. Justification as defense. Sec. 53a-16a. Affirmative defense in certain situations involving firearms; exceptions. Sec. 53a-16b. Affirmative defense of co-participant to offense with firearm. Sec. 53a-17. Conduct required or authorized by law or judicial decree. Sec. 53a-18. Use of reasonable physical force or deadly physical force generally. Sec. 53a-19. Use of physical […]
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
For state laws regarding carrying knives visit the state statutes page.
Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
It is permitted to carry concealed in restaurants that serve alcohol.
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
Laws around high capacity magazines can be found here: 29-37a Sec. 14. …. “magazine” means any firearm magazine, belt, drum, feed strip or similar device that accepts ammunition….. Sec. 23. (a) As used in this section and section 24 of this act: (1) “Large capacity magazine” means any firearm magazine, belt, drum, feed strip or […]
Connecticut LEOSA Information
LEOSA Information for the State of Connecticut Research Report regarding LEOSA
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions
Cases regarding the Castle Doctrine, Weapons on School grounds, carrying in state parks while hunting and magazine restrictions are available on the state’s judicial site.
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
There are no specific laws regarding carrying in airports. No specific timeframe is outlined for how long training is valid. Residency restrictions are defined by jurisdiction. The minimum age for a permit is 21. Permit information is not public. Firearms laws are defined in sections 529-29-27 thru 529-29-38 & 943-53-202 thru 943-52-206d Deadly force laws […]