CONNECTICUT · FIREARMS
Firearms
Firearms laws in Connecticut (1970)
Restricted
Summary
Open carry: technically legal with a state permit, but openly displaying a firearm can trigger "breach of peace" or permit-revocation. Practically, OC is discouraged and rare. Concealed: may-issue permit.
Notable
Permit-to-purchase required for handguns; assault-weapon registry in effect.
Penalties
Firearms is RESTRICTED in Connecticut — see exactly what you're risking: the penalties, the charges, and the exceptions that keep you legal.
Exceptions & nuances
Firearms is restricted in Connecticut, but narrow carve-outs exist. See the exemptions, edge cases, and conditions that actually apply.
Statute
Read the exact Connecticut statute that restricts firearms — citation and section so you can verify the source yourself.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
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