Law Summary
Last reviewed: May 3, 2026
Constitutional Carry
No
Open Carry
Prohibited
Permit honored in
27 states
Connecticut honors
0 states
Connecticut Gun Laws
Reciprocity of Connecticut's Basic Resident Permit
Permit honored
Permitless carry
Not honored
Open Carry
Prohibited
Duty to Notify Law Enforcement
Only when asked by the officer
State Parks
Prohibited
Restaurants Serving Alcohol
No specific restriction
Firearms at Colleges
Schools individually decide the weapon policy
Firearms at K-12 Schools
Firearms prohibited even in vehicles
Church Carry
No specific restriction
Hotels
Hotels are like any other private property. No specific restriction.
Secure Storage Requirements
Firearms must be securely stored any time they are not in the owner's immediate control within a home. Within an unattended vehicle firearms must be in a trunk, locked safe, or locked glove box.
Magazine Capacity Limitations
Magazines with capacity over 10 may not be brought into
Connecticut except by a FFL. Existing magazines with
capacity greater than 10 rounds are legal if registered with
the state police before Jan 1st 2014.
Connecticut except by a FFL. Existing magazines with
capacity greater than 10 rounds are legal if registered with
the state police before Jan 1st 2014.
Suppressor Ownership
Ownership legal w/ federal compliance. Hunting is prohibited.
Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit
Handgun carry in vehicle prohibited except when in compliance
with 18 USC 926A
with 18 USC 926A
Firearm Law Uniformity
No preemption statute. Laws may vary by local jurisdiction
Permit Training Requirements
A course approved by the Commissioner of Emergency
Services and Public Protection in the safety and use of firearms, which courses may include those certified
by the National Rifle Association or other organizations, conducted by an instructor certified by the National
Rifle Association or by the state, provided any such course includes instruction in state law requirements
pertaining to safe storage in the home and in vehicles, lawful use of firearms and lawful carrying of firearms
in public.
Services and Public Protection in the safety and use of firearms, which courses may include those certified
by the National Rifle Association or other organizations, conducted by an instructor certified by the National
Rifle Association or by the state, provided any such course includes instruction in state law requirements
pertaining to safe storage in the home and in vehicles, lawful use of firearms and lawful carrying of firearms
in public.
Non-Resident Permits
Yes you may apply
Constitutional Carry
No
Duty to Retreat
Duty to Retreat before using Deadly Force except when in your dwelling
Places Off Limits
Schools as already stated, any building at which elected officials have offices or meet together, courthouses, BluffPoint Coastal Reserve. Many cities have their own restrictions. City property, parks, and recreational areas are commonly off limits.
State Contact / Source
Connecticut Dept. Public Safety
1111 Country Club Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
860-685-8190
www.ct.gov/despp
1111 Country Club Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
860-685-8190
www.ct.gov/despp
Permit Issuing Authority
Connecticut State Police.
Length of Permit Validity
5 Years
Permit Application Process
Go to your local police department and get the application. It includes all the instructions.
Connecticut Permit Reciprocity
Reciprocity shown is for a standard resident permit. Non-resident and enhanced permit holders may have different reciprocity. Always verify before carrying. Use our full permit reciprocity map for all permit types →
Your Connecticut resident permit is honored in 27 states
AK
AL
AR
AZ
FL
GA
IA
ID
IN
KS
KY
MI
MN
MO
MS
MT
NC
NE
OH
OK
SD
TN
TX
UT
VA
VT
WI
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While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website from publicly available sources; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not a government agency is not affiliated with a government agency and is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
Legal Summaries for all 50 states are available free on our site and mobile app.
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