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Connecticut Transporting Firearms Laws (2026)

Conditional: Without a permit, a handgun must be UNLOADED and secured in the trunk or a locked container (not glove box or console).

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

Without a permit, a handgun must be UNLOADED and secured in the trunk or a locked container (not glove box or console).

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