Connecticut requires a state-issued permit to carry a pistol or revolver. The fee structure involves payments at both the local and state levels.
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Connecticut requires a state-issued permit to carry a pistol or revolver. The fee structure involves payments at both the local and state levels.
Approximately $230.00 or more in government fees (not including the required firearms safety course).
| Violation | Penalty | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Carrying a handgun without a permit | Class D felony; one-year mandatory minimum prison term (absent mitigating circumstances); up to 5 years imprisonment and up to $1,000 fine | CGS § 29-37(b) |
| Failure to carry permit on person while carrying | Infraction; $35 fine | CGS § 29-37(c) |
| Carrying a firearm in a state park in violation of regulations | Infraction; $75 total fine | Conn. Agencies Regs. § 23-4-5(b)(1) |
| Carrying on security duty without special DESPP gun permit | $75 fine per offense | CGS § 29-161z |
| Illegal handgun transfer | Class C felony; 2-year mandatory minimum; $5,000 minimum fine | CGS § 29-33(j) |
| Illegal handgun transfer (knowing stolen/defaced serial number) | Class B felony; 3-year mandatory minimum; $10,000 minimum fine | CGS § 29-33(j) |
| Selling firearms at retail without a dealer's permit | Class E felony | CGS § 29-28(a); § 29-37(a) |
| Dealer alarm system violation | Up to $100 civil penalty per day; cap of $4,900 | CGS § 29-37d(b) |
| Employer violation (unqualified employees selling firearms) | Up to $10,000 civil penalty per day per violation | CGS § 29-37f |
| Dealer stop sales order violation | Class C felony; 2-year mandatory minimum; $5,000 minimum fine | CGS § 29-28b(c) |
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