Does CT have an open carry permit?
Does CT have an open carry permit?
Yes, you can open carry in Connecticut. Connecticut's open carry is legal with a firearm permit issued in the state, and the minimum age you can apply for this permit is twenty-one years old. Also, Connecticut does not honor any permit from other states; neither does it have reciprocity deals with other states.
What states allow open carry?
- American Samoa
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Indiana
- Iowa (for carrying in city limits)
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
What are open carry laws in Connecticut?
Connecticut is a Licensed Open Carry state. A Connecticut Permit to Carry Pistols or Revolvers allows the carry of handguns openly or concealed any place in the state that is not considered "off-limits" under state law. Despite this, local law enforcement have been known to detain carriers.
How do you get a gun permit in Connecticut?
For Connecticut residents, getting a gun permit is a two-step process. They must apply to the local permit-issuing official (usually the police chief), who issues a temporary, 60-day state permit. The official forwards the application to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) commissioner who issues a five-year state permit.
