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Connecticut Open Carry Laws (2026)

Restricted: Open carry is prohibited: since Oct 1, 2023, open carry of a handgun is illegal even with a permit.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

Open carry is prohibited: since Oct 1, 2023, open carry of a handgun is illegal even with a permit.

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