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Connecticut Restrictions
Disclaimers
We will not ship firearms to a third party to be modified or changed in any way from manufactured specifications. The firearm you purchase must be compliant AS IS from the manufacturer before we will ship.
Information regarding State and local restrictions, laws and ordinances presented on this page is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the present time. Laws and ordinances for firearms, ammunition, and certain other items are however, subject to change, without notice to us.
Rifles
Prohibited:
- Semi-automatic rifles with a detachable magazine and one or more of the following features:
- Folding / telescoping stock
- Pistol grip
- Bayonet mount
- Flash suppressor
- Threaded barrel
- Grenade launcher
- Magazine capacity exceeding 10 rounds
- Any Semi-auto, centerfire rifle that has or accepts a magazine with a capacity exceeding five (5) rounds is prohibited to any person under twenty-one years of age.
- .22 Rimfire rifles that are semi-auto with detachable magazines and any two of the following features:
- Pistol grip
- Folding / telescoping stock
- Bayonet mount
- Flash suppressor
- Threaded barrel
- No upper or lower AR receivers
Shotguns
Prohibited:
- Semi-automatic shotguns that have at least two of the following features:
- Folding / telescoping stock
- Pistol grip
- Fixed magazine over 5 rounds
- Ability to accept a detachable magazine
Handguns
Prohibited:
- Semi-automatic handguns with a detachable magazine and one or more of the following features:
- Magazine that attaches to the firearm outside the pistol grip
- Barrel shroud
- Manufactured weight of 50 oz or more
- Threaded barrel
- Magazine capacity exceeding 10 rounds
- No Walther PPQ M2 Handguns (Only M1). Other Walther restrictions can be viewed
Accessories / Ammunition
Prohibited:
- The following firearms parts are prohibited for semi-automatic rifles or semi-automatic shotguns:
- Folding / telescoping stock
- Pistol grip
- Bayonet mount
- Flash hinders/flash suppressor
- Threaded barrel
- Grenade launcher
- AR upper receivers
- No magazines exceeding 10 rounds.
- No Walther PPQ M2 Magazines
- No Walther PPX M2 Magazines
- No online bulletproof vest sales.
- Only holders of a valid CT Carry Permit, Eligibility Certification, Long Gun Eligibility Certificate, or Ammunition Certificate and a State-Issued Photo ID will be able to purchase ammunition and/or magazines.
Law Enforcement Exemptions
Law enforcement officers are exempt from “assault weapons” and high-capacity magazine restrictions listed above with Department Letterhead authorizing the purchase. In connection with official duties, active-duty military with current military ID are exempt from "assault weapons" and high-capacity magazine prohibitions listed above.