Topic:
GUN CONTROL; FIREARMS; WEAPONS;
Location:
WEAPONS - GUN CONTROL;

OLR Research Report


February 28, 2006

 

2006-R-0187

GUN CONTROL AND GUN USE LEGISLATION

By: Veronica Rose, Principal Analyst

You asked for a list of statutory citations pertaining to gun control and gun use.

We compiled the following list of 109 laws by conducting a computer search of the statutes using the keywords gun, handgun, long gun, firearm, pistol, revolver, assault weapon, rifle and shotgun. We excluded repealed laws and any laws not relevant to your request.

Table 1: Connecticut Statutes Pertaining to Gun Control

and Gun Use

 

Statute

Subject

1

2-1e

Interference with the legislative process; firearms; dangerous or deadly weapons; explosives; felony

2

7-151b

Requirements for carrying firearm by lake patrolmen

3

10-18b

Development of curriculum guides for firearm safety programs

4

10-18c

Firearm safety programs. Exemption from participation

5

10-233d(2)

Expulsion of students

6

17a-500

Exchange of information between mental health and public safety commissioners on commitment status of firearm permit applicants and holders

7

18-81i

Storage of weapons on grounds of correctional facility

8

19a-490f

Requirements for reports of treatment of wounds from firearms

9

26-27a

Junior firearms hunting license

10

26-31

Instruction in handling and use of hunting weapons

11

26-38

Hunting by minors

12

26-39

Hunting licenses for owners of packs of dogs

13

26-75

Silencers on firearms prohibited when hunting

14

26-85

Jacklighting for deer. Forfeiture and disposal of weapons

15

26-86a

Game management. Deer hunting; permitted weapons, locations, bag limit

16

26-107

Hunting and trapping on wildlife refuge or closed area

17

27-35

Use of rifle ranges on Sunday

18

27-36

Use of rifle ranges by civilian organizations

19

27-101

Private militia forces

20

27-260

Crimes excepted from court-martial jurisdiction

21

29-10a

Use of state police rifle ranges by civilian rifle clubs

22

29-28

Permit for sale at retail of pistol or revolver. Permit to carry pistol or revolver. Confidentiality of name and address of permit holder

23

29-28a

Application for permit. Notice of decision to applicant

24

29-29

Information concerning criminal records of applicants for permits

25

29-30

Fees for pistol and revolver permits. Expiration and renewal of permits

26

29-31

Display of permit to sell. Record of sales

27

29-32

Revocation of permit. Notification. Penalty for failure to surrender permit

28

29-32b

Board of Firearms Permit Examiners. Appeals to board; Hearings

29

29-33

Sale, delivery or transfer of pistols and revolvers. Procedure. Penalty

30

29-34

False statement or information in connection with sale or transfer of pistol or revolver prohibited. Sale or transfer to person under twenty-one years of age prohibited. Temporary transfers. Penalties

31

29-35

Carrying of pistol or revolver without permit prohibited. Exceptions

32

29-36

Altering or removing identification mark, number, or name of firearm

33

29-36f

Eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver

34

29-36g

Application for eligibility certificate, criminal history record checks. Deadline for approval or denial of application

35

29-36h

Fee for eligibility certificate. Expiration and renewal of eligibility certificate

36

29-36i

Revocation of eligibility certificate

37

29-36j

Purchase or receipt of pistol or revolver without permit or eligibility certificate prohibited. Exception

38

29-36k

Transfer or surrender of firearms by persons ineligible to possess them; penalty

39

29-36l

Verification of eligibility of persons to receive or possess firearms. Instant criminal background checks; Immunity of seller or transferor. Authorization required

40

29-36n

Protocols concerning transfer or surrender of pistols and revolvers

41

29-37

Penalties for violating certain gun laws

42

29-37a

Sale or delivery at retail of firearms other than pistol or revolver. Procedure

43

29-37b

Retail dealer to equip pistols and revolvers with gun locking device and provide written warning at time of sale. Penalty

44

29-37d

Firearms dealer to install burglar alarm system on premises of its establishment. Exceptions

45

29-37e

False statement or information in connection with sale or transfer of firearm other than pistol or revolver prohibited.

46

29-37f

Qualifications of retail store employees who sell firearms

47

29-37g

Gun show requirements

48

29-37i

Responsibilities re storage of loaded firearms with respect to minors.

49

29-37j

Purchase of firearm with intent to transfer it to person prohibited from purchasing or possessing

50

29-38

Weapons in vehicles

51

29-38b

Determination of commitment status of person who applies for or seeks renewal of firearm permit or certificate

52

29-38c

Seizure of firearms of person posing risk of imminent personal injury to self or others

53

29-38d

Interstate transportation of firearms through state

54

29-38e

State-wide firearms trafficking task force

55

29-161z

Security service personnel to obtain permit to carry firearms

56

46b-38b

Investigation of family violence crime by peace officer

57

51-277c

Investigation and prosecution of crimes involving physical violence and possession of firearm.

58

52-571f

Strict liability of person who illegally transfers a firearm

59

52-571g

Strict liability of person who fails to securely store a loaded firearm

60

53-202

Machine guns

61

53-202a

Assault weapons. Definitions

62

53-202b

Sale or transfer of assault weapon prohibited

63

53-202c

Possession of assault weapon prohibited. Class D felony

64

53-202d

Certificate of possession for assault weapon. Certificate of transfer of assault weapon to gun dealer. Circumstances where possession of assault weapon authorized

65

53-202e

Relinquishment of assault weapon to law enforcement agency

66

53-202f

Transportation of assault weapon. Authorized actions of gun dealer

67

53-202g

Report of theft of assault weapon

68

53-202h

Temporary transfer or possession of assault weapon for transport to out-of-state event

69

53-202i

Circumstances in which manufacture or transportation of assault weapons not prohibited

70

53-202j

Commission of a class A, B, or C felony with an assault weapon: Eight-year nonsuspendable sentence

71

53-202k

Commission of a class A, B, or C felony with a firearm: Five year nonsuspendable sentence

72

53-202l

Armor piercing and incendiary .50 caliber ammunition: Definition. Sale or transfer prohibited. Class D felony

73

53-202n

Possession of specified assault weapon permitted under certain circumstances. Notice requirement

74

53-202o

Affirmative defense in prosecution for possession of specified assault weapon

75

53-203

Unlawful discharge of firearms

76

53-204

Hunting or discharging firearm from public highway

77

53-205

Shotguns, rifles and muzzleloaders in vehicles and snowmobiles

78

53-206

Carrying and sale of dangerous weapons

79

53-206b

Unlawful training in use of firearms, explosive or incendiary devices or techniques capable of causing injury. Class C felony

80

53-206c

Sale, carrying and brandishing of facsimile firearms prohibited: Class B misdemeanor.

81

53-206d

Carrying of firearm while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drug prohibited

82

53a-8

Criminal liability for acts of another

83

53a-16a

Affirmative defense in certain situations involving firearms: exceptions

84

53a-16b

Affirmative defense of coparticipant to offense with firearm

85

53a-40

Persistent offenders

86

53a-54c

Felony murder

87

53a-55a

Manslaughter in the first degree with a firearm: Class B felony: five years not suspendable

88

53a-56a

Manslaughter in the second degree with a firearm: Class C felony: One year not suspendable

89

53a-59

Assault in the first degree: Class B felony: Nonsuspendable sentences

90

53a-60a

Assault in the second degree with a firearm: Class D felony, One year not suspendable

91

53a-60c

Assault of an elderly, blind, disabled, pregnant or mentally retarded person in the second degree with a firearm: Class D felony, Three years not suspendable

92

53a-72b

Sexual assault in the third degree with a firearm: Class C or B felony

93

53a-92a

Kidnapping in the first degree with a firearm: Class A felony; One year not suspendable

94

53a-94a

Kidnapping in the second degree with a firearm: Class B felony; Three years not suspendable

95

53a-102a

Burglary in the second degree with a firearm: Class C felony; One year not suspendable

96

53a-103a

Burglary in the third degree with a firearm: Class D felony; One year not suspendable

97

53a-134

Robbery in the first degree: Class B felony

98

53a-174a

Possession of weapon or dangerous instrument in correctional institution: Class B felony

99

53a-211

Possession of sawed-off shotgun or silencer: Class D felony

100

53a-212

Stealing a firearm: Class D felony

101

53a-216

Criminal use of firearm or electronic defense weapon: Class D felony

102

53a-217

Criminal possession of a firearm or electronic defense weapon; Class D felony

103

53a-217a

Criminally negligent storage of a firearm: Class D felony

104

53a-217b

Possession of a weapon on school grounds: class D felony

105

53a-217c

Criminal possession of a pistol or revolver: Class D felony

106

53a-217e

Negligent hunting. Penalties

107

54-36e

Firearms to be turned over to State Police

108

54-36n

Identification and tracing of seized and recovered firearms

109

Ct. Const. I-15

Constitutional right to bear

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