Connecticut Elementary School Massacre – Here Are Two Sources For Connecticut’s Gun Laws

by Michael Matheron · December 14, 2012

Here are two sources for Connecticut’s gun laws:

I can, to some extent, understand the emotion behind a boycott of gun law discussions today, yet, can we not do both . . . today? Would that not honor the victims just as well?

1. He is a link to a comprehensive guide to Connecticut’s gun laws provided by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Library¹

2. If you’re at all interested, here is the NRA’s summary description of Conecticut’ gun laws:

Connecticut

Updated as of Wednesday, August 22, 2012.

STATE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION
Article 1, Section 15.

“Every citizen has a right to bear arms in defense of himself and the state.”

Important/Relevant Gun Laws

	RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS	HANDGUNS
Permit to Purchase	No*	Yes
Registration of Firearms	Yes**	No
Licensing of Owners	No	Yes
Permit to Carry	No	Yes
* 2-week waiting period.** “Assault Weapons”.The list and map below are included as a tool to assist you in validating your information. We have made every effort to report the information correctly, however reciprocity and recognition agreements are subject to frequent change. The information is not intended as legal advice or a restatement of law and does not include: restrictions that may be placed on non-resident permits, individuals under the age of 21, qualifying permit classes, and/or any other factor which may limit reciprocity and/or recognition. For any particular situation, a licensed local attorney must be consulted for an accurate interpretation. YOU MUST ABIDE WITH ALL LAWS: STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL.

Reciprocity

• These states recognize Connecticut permits:
• Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin
• Connecticut recognizes permits from:
• None

1. Connecticut Law On Firearms, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries (accessed Dec, 14, 2012. ↩

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