Connecticut Gun Laws
Connecticut Gun Laws Overview 🏆 Overall Ranking and Performance: #4 in the country for gun law strength (up from #5 last year) Gun law strength score: ...
Connecticut Gun Laws Overview 🏆 Overall Ranking and Performance: #4 in the country for gun law strength (up from #5 last year) Gun law strength score: 82.5/100 Gun violence rate: 6.9 deaths per 100k residents (national average: 14.2) 📜 Key Legislation: Strengthened laws after Sandy Hook tragedy in 2012 Expanded assault weapons and high-capacity magazine prohibition Enhanced background check requirements 🛡️ Foundational Laws: Background checks required for handgun purchases Concealed carry permit required Extreme Risk Law in place No "Shoot First" law Secure storage of firearms required 🏭 Gun Industry and Product Safety: Assault weapons prohibited Consumer safety features required for new handguns Ghost guns regulated High-capacity magazines prohibited No special immunity for gun industry 🏙️ Guns in Public: Crime gun tracing required No carry after violent offense No guns mandate on college campuses Guns prohibited at state capitols and/or demonstrations No guns in bars or K-12 sch