To register an assault weapon, a person can contact the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) for a certificate of possession. If the person who wants to register is a Deadly Weapon Offender, than the registration information asked by the DESPP are :*
Offender's Name
Identifying information such as physical description
Current address
Date of conviction
Description of offense
Only if your weapon has features of an assault weapon, they are required to be registered. Assault weapon registration is required by the state and is done by contacting the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) for a certificate of possession to continue to possess the assault weapon. The certificate has unique and detailed descriptions of the firearm identification marks, the name, address, date of birth and thumbprint of the owner, and any other information DESPP may deem appropriate.
Requirements to hold a firearm license
Applicants must be 21 years old
Must be a resident of the United States
Must complete a handgun safety course
Must not have been convicted of a felony or any misdemeanor offences
Cost for obtaining a firearms permit is $70.00
Valid for upto 5 years
Submission of background check and criminal history (if any)
In Connecticut, you are only required to own a handgun license permit and is also recognized in other states as well.
More information on Federal Firearm Licensees (FFL), as well as what each license type can do, can be found on our FFL home page.
We also have a very helpful
FFL search tool if you want to search by postal code, state, business name, or even license number.
Does Connecticut Require a Background Check to purchase a Firearm?
Yes, Connecticut has a state law that requires a background check prior to the sale of a firearm.
Connecticut is a point-of-contact state for National Instant Criminal Background Check System (ÒNICSÓ). All firearm transfers by licensed dealers are processed through the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (ÒDESPPÓ).
In Connecticut, a person, firm, or corporation who seeks to sell a long gun
Have the transferee complete a written application and retain the application for at least 20 years or until he or she goes out of business
Make the application available for inspection during normal business hours by law enforcement
Transfer only to a transferee he or she knows personally or who presents appropriate identification (for handguns only)
Obtain an authorization number from DESPP
Owning a firearm in Connecticut
Does Connecticut have a Gun Free Zone law?
Yes, Connecticut has a defined list of gun free zones:
A person who owns and controls a firearm may have restrictions on carrying a firearm on the property
House of the General Assembly
Any office of the General Assembly
Any committee of the General Assembly is holding a public hearing
Hospitals
Place of worship
Bars / Restaurants where alcohol is being served
Does Connecticut Require a Safety Course to own a Firearm?
Yes, you are required to take a safety course prior to owning a firearm in Connecticut.
You are required to complete a handgun safety course before you can apply for a permit. The course must consist of no less than the NRA's "Basic Pistol Course from the approved firearms training instructors.
Some of the requirements are :-
One day, 8 hour course
$135 per person
Common Firearm Offenses in Connecticut
[Section 53-9 and 53-10 * Degrees of murder; trial. First degree murder, other homicides; death penalty or life imprisonment] (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_939.htm#secs_53-9_and_53-10)
[Section 53-11 to 53-19 * Homicide or injuries to person punishable by imprisonment for life. Assault with intent to murder. Manslaughter. Maiming with intent to disfigure; robbery with violence; armed robbery. Assault with acid or other burning substance. Aggravated assault. Assault of Correction Department or Parole Board employee. Misconduct of railroad or railway servants or motor vehicle operators. Throwing or shooting at trains, engines, motor units, railroad cars; injury or destruction. Binding, or administering drugs with intent to commit crime] (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_939.htm#secs_53-11_to_53-19)