CT assault weapon laws

[nynco]

I am trying to bat down the endless calls from all my liberal friends to ban guns. So I am coming to you guys to get some facts. To my knowledge CT was still a state like NY that still had the assault weapons ban in place. If not what laws did they have. What I have been telling them is that CT already banned them and that banning guns did not prevent this one bit. So help me out here with some facts.

[Gunner]

We dont own assualt weapons, we own sporting rifles.

No civilian can own an assualt weapon.

[PSS]

From the NRA site.http://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-laws/connecticut.aspx


No person shall possess any "assault weapon" unless that person possessed that firearm before October 1, 1993 and received a certificate of possession from the Connecticut State Police prior to July 1994. The commissioner of public safety shall maintain a file of all certificates of transfer at the central office. No assault weapon may be sold or transferred to any person other than to a licensed gun dealer, or any individual who arranged in advance to relinquish it to a police department or the department of public safety, or by bequest or intestate succession. Any person who obtains title to an assault weapon for which a certificate of possession has been issued by bequest or intestate succession shall, within 90 days of obtaining title, apply to the department of public safety for a certificate of possession, render the weapon inoperable, sell the weapon to a licensed gun dealer, or remove the weapon from the state. Any person who moves into the state in lawful possession of an assault weapon shall, within 90 days, either render it permanently inoperable, sell it to a licensed gun dealer, or remove it from the state.
A person who has been issued a certificate of possession of an assault weapon may possess it only under the following conditions:


At the person’s residence, place of business or other property owned by that person, or on property owned by another with the owner’s express permission;
While on the premises of a target range of a public or private club or organization organized for the purpose of practicing shooting at targets;
While on a target range which holds a regulatory or business license for the purpose of practicing shooting at that target range;
While on the premises of a licensed shooting club;
While attending any exhibition, display or educational project which is about firearms and which is sponsored by, conducted under the auspices of, or approved by a law enforcement agency or a nationally or state recognized entity that fosters proficiency in, or promotes education about, firearms; or
While transporting the assault weapon between any of the places mentioned above, or to any licensed gun dealer, for servicing or repair, provided the assault weapon is unloaded, kept in the trunk of such vehicle or in a case or other container which is inaccessible to the operator of or any passenger in such vehicle.

The theft of a lawfully possessed assault weapon must be reported to the police within 72 hours of discovery.
An “Assault Weapon” is defined as: Any selective-fire firearm capable of fully automatic, semiautomatic or burst fire at the option of the user or any of the following specified semiautomatic firearms:


Algimec Agmi;
Armalite AR-180;
Australian Automatic Arms SAP Pistol;
Auto Ordnance Thompson type;
Avtomat Kalashnikov AK-47 type;
Barrett Light-Fifty model 82A1;
Beretta AR 70;
Bushmaster Auto Rifle and Auto Pistol;
Calico models M-900, M-950 and 100-P;
Chartered Industries of Singapore SR-88;
Colt AR-15 and Sporter;
Daewoo K-1, K-2, Max-1 and Max-2;
Encom MK-IV, MP-9 and MP-45;
Fabrique Nationale FN/FAL, FN/LAR, or RN/FNC;
FAMAS MAS 223;
Feather AT-9 and Mini-AT;
Federal XC-900 and XC-450;
Franchi SPAS-12 and LAW-12;
Galil AR and ARM;
Goncz High-Tech Carbine and High Tech Long Pistol;
Heckler & Koch HK-91, HK-93, HK-94 and SP89;
Holmes MP-83; MAC-10, MAC-11 and MAC-11 Carbine type;
Intratec TEC-9 and Scorpion;
Iver Johnson Enforcer model 3000;
Ruger Mini-14/5F folding stock model only;
Scarab Skorpion;
SIG 57 AMT and 500 series;
Spectre Auto Carbine and Auto Pistol;
Springfield Armory BM-59, SAR-48 and G-3:
Sterling MK-6 and MK-7;
Steyr AUG;
Street Sweeper and Striker 12 revolving cylinder shotguns;
USAS-12;
UZI Carbine, Mini-Carbine and Pistol;
Weaver Arms Nighthawk;
Wilkinson “Linda” Pistol; or
a part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault weapon that may be rapidly assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person;
Any semiautomatic firearm not listed above that meets the following criteria:

A semiautomatic rifle that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least two of the following:

A folding or telescoping stock;
A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon;
A bayonet mount;
A flash suppressor or threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppressor; and
A grenade launcher; or


A semiautomatic pistol that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least two of the following:

An ammunition magazine that attaches to the pistol outside of the pistol grip;
A threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender, flash suppressor, forward handgrip or silencer;
A shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel and that permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the nontrigger hand without being burned;
A manufactured weight of fifty ounces or more when the pistol is unloaded; and


A semiautomatic version of an automatic firearm; or
A semiautomatic shotgun that has at least two of the following:

A folding or telescoping stock;
A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon;
A fixed magazine capacity in excess of five rounds; and
An ability to accept a detachable magazine; or


A part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault weapon, or any combination of parts from which an assault weapon may be rapidly assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person.



The term “assault weapon” does not include any firearm modified to render it permanently inoperable.

[KevDen2005]

No civilian can own an assualt weapon


That's the way I've always understood it.

[nynco]

Ok that is true about the "assault weapons" misname. I forgot about that angle. It's true unless they are full auto they are not assault weapons.

Thanks for the replies with the NRA facts.

[Tinelement]

We dont own assualt weapons, we own sporting rifles.

No civilian can own an assualt weapon.

Well put Gunner.

Thank gawd the OP is ignored!!!
Saved me some brain cells tonight.

[th3w01f]

We dont own assualt weapons, we own sporting rifles.

No civilian can own an assualt weapon.

I think you're leaving out Title 2 firearms.

[blacklabel]

I am trying to bat down the endless calls from all my liberal friends to ban guns. So I am coming to you guys to get some facts. To my knowledge CT was still a state like NY that still had the assault weapons ban in place. If not what laws did they have. What I have been telling them is that CT already banned them and that banning guns did not prevent this one bit. So help me out here with some facts.

You don't know how to use Google? Why are you making others do your legwork?

[nynco]

I come here for help defending the second amendment against people that are my friends, I stick my neck out for that and you guys still attack me? Jeezzz you really don't see the bigger picture here.

[ringhilt]

I think the shooter was 20 years old (not sure about this). If so, Federal law says he cannot purchase handguns. So the handguns were illegal or stolen or taken from a friend or family member. Apparently he had 2 handguns. Does conneticut have a law stating possession of handguns is prohibited by those under 21????? If so, here is another law this nutbag broke.

[ChunkyMonkey]

This psycho used 2 handguns... what assault weapon!?!?

[nynco]

You don't know how to use Google? Why are you making others do your legwork?

Because you guys are smart and I trust you to tell the truth and to help me see things from a different perspective. Case in point the person who posted that AR15s are not "assault weapons". I was still using the media hype definition when in reality only full auto weapons are. But that definition is one that needs to be changed and thank you for helping me see that I need to personally change my definition and wording.

[nynco]

This psycho used 2 handguns... what assault weapon!?!?


thanks Chunky, again, I am just trying to bat down all the calls from people I know or friends of friends to bring the ban back. I just came here hoping that you all can help me help us.

[Gunner]

No shooting like this that I know has been used with a title 2 so there's no point I'm putting it into that category

[Gunner]

I think the shooter was 20 years old (not sure about this). If so, Federal law says he cannot purchase handguns. So the handguns were illegal or stolen or taken from a friend or family member. Apparently he had 2 handguns. Does conneticut have a law stating possession of handguns is prohibited by those under 21????? If so, here is another law this nutbag broke.

that's not all technically true at least in the state of Colorado a person under 21 can purchase a handgun purchase a handgun from a private party proving age and resedencey and no criminal record, however a person under the age of 21 cannot purchase a handgun from a FFL

[bogie]

assault is for the offense

"The best offense is a good defense"

[gnihcraes]

I have liberal acquaintances, only a couple do I consider friends, and they wouldn't start calling and bashing me over this incident. IMHO, i'd consider looking at the friends chosen, or the designation of "friend" to you. I'm not attacking, just typing out loud.

Good luck.

[nynco]

I think it is more constructive to talk to all people, including ones that don't agree with you. The more we talk, the better we all are in the end. I don't like the idea of un friending people just because we don't 100% agree with all things the same. At least this is my view.

[th3w01f]

No shooting like this that I know has been used with a title 2 so there's no point I'm putting it into that category

Understood, it's just tthe "no civilian can own" part I was responding to. Mags vs clips doesn't really make any difference in what happened but everyone still bitches when the media gets it wrong.

[nynco]

Does anyone have a link to a story that names the type of weapons used? I have not found one yet.

[blacklabel]

USA Today indicates that a. 223 caliber rifle, a Glock and a Sig handgun were used.

[Teufelhund]

Most news outlets have been reporting all day it was two 9mm handguns, a Glock 19 and a Sig. There has been some mention of a .223 caliber rifle found in his car, but that report has not been consistent across the news sources I've seen. I tried to find you a link, but the comments under most of the related articles have me so goddamn mad right now I stopped looking.

[brutal]

Assault Rifle is the term given to a select fire full auto/burst fire weapon. Assault Weapon is the name given by the gun grabbers for semi-automatic rifles cosmetically resembling assault rifles in the awb. Let's keep things straight. If we can't, they sure the hell won't. :banghead:

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assault_rifle

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Assault_Weapons_Ban#Definition_of_assault_ weapon



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[brutal]

Ok that is true about the "assault weapons" misname. I forgot about that angle. It's true unless they are full auto they are not assault weapons.

Thanks for the replies with the NRA facts.

Assault rifle!


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[car-15]

Does anyone have a link to a story that names the type of weapons used? I have not found one yet.

http://news.msn.com/us/connecticut-mass-shooting

[clublights]

that's not all technically true at least in the state of Colorado a person under 21 can purchase a handgun purchase a handgun from a private party proving age and resedencey and no criminal record, however a person under the age of 21 cannot purchase a handgun from a FFL

no need to confuse the anti gunners................. Under 21= not allowed to buy handguns..................... The .223 rifle was in the car and NOT used in the crime.

[BREATHER]

The most strict gun bans are in place in the most corrupt places in the country. Conneticut is the playground of the rich and famous from New York... Gun bans are in place where the corrupt are afraid the common America people will finally get sick of all the shit going on... Google the Sullivan Act.

[SuperiorDG]

The .223 rifle was in the car and NOT used in the crime.
He probably never would have been "buzzed" in the school if he had the Rifle.

[mtnrider]

USA Today indicates that a. 223 caliber rifle, a Glock and a Sig handgun were used.

Only the pistols were used. A .223 Bushmaster was found in his car but not used. I am sure the media will twist that around though,

[bogie]

More stupidity............

Rupert Murdoch: "Terrible news today. When will politicians find courage to ban automatic weapons? As in Oz after similar tragedy."

https://twitter.com/rupertmurdoch/status/279759365328732161

[JoeT]

I think this is what you were looking for, even though it's not what you asked for

CT laws with ARs are simple. If its preban, you're in the clear with any manufacturer.
Sec. 53-202a. Assault weapons: Definition. (a) As used in this section and sections 53-202b to 53-202k, inclusive, "assault weapon" means:

(1) Any selective-fire firearm capable of fully automatic, semiautomatic or burst fire at the option of the user or any of the following specified semiautomatic firearms: Algimec Agmi; Armalite AR-180; Australian Automatic Arms SAP Pistol; Auto-Ordnance Thompson type; Avtomat Kalashnikov AK-47 type; Barrett Light-Fifty model 82A1; Beretta AR-70; Bushmaster Auto Rifle and Auto Pistol; Calico models M-900, M-950 and 100-P; Chartered Industries of Singapore SR-88; Colt AR-15 and Sporter; Daewoo K-1, K-2, Max-1 and Max-2; Encom MK-IV, MP-9 and MP-45; Fabrique Nationale FN/FAL, FN/LAR, or FN/FNC; FAMAS MAS 223; Feather AT-9 and Mini-AT; Federal XC-900 and XC-450; Franchi SPAS-12 and LAW-12; Galil AR and ARM; Goncz High-Tech Carbine and High-Tech Long Pistol; Heckler & Koch HK-91, HK-93, HK-94 and SP-89; Holmes MP-83; MAC-10, MAC-11 and MAC-11 Carbine type; Intratec TEC-9 and Scorpion; Iver Johnson Enforcer model 3000; Ruger Mini-14/5F folding stock model only; Scarab Skorpion; SIG 57 AMT and 500 series; Spectre Auto Carbine and Auto Pistol; Springfield Armory BM59, SAR-48 and G-3; Sterling MK-6 and MK-7; Steyr AUG; Street Sweeper and Striker 12 revolving cylinder shotguns; USAS-12; UZI Carbine, Mini-Carbine and Pistol; Weaver Arms Nighthawk; Wilkinson "Linda" Pistol;

(2) A part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault weapon, as defined in subdivision (1) of this subsection, or any combination of parts from which an assault weapon, as defined in subdivision (1) of this subsection, may be rapidly assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person;

(3) Any semiautomatic firearm not listed in subdivision (1) of this subsection that meets the following criteria:

(A) A semiautomatic rifle that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least two of the following:

(i) A folding or telescoping stock;

(ii) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon;

(iii) A bayonet mount;

(iv) A flash suppressor or threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppressor; and

(v) A grenade launcher;

[JoeT]

oh, and there are no pistol restrictions that I know of...you need a permit to CCW, and there is no law "preventing" open carry with your permit, the permit to carry in CT is a "permit to carry" not to "CCW"



this is in the state constitution...




Article I, Section 15 Every citizen has a right to bear arms in defense of himself and the state.





but the federal restriction on "gun free school zones" restricts carry in schools (another law this kid ignored)
Sec. 53a-217b Possession of A Weapon on School Grounds: Class D Felony.
(a) A person is guilty of possession of a weapon on school grounds when, knowing that he is not licensed or privileged to do so, he possesses a firearm or deadly weapon, as defined in section 53a-3, (1) in or on the real property comprising a public or private elementary or secondary school or (2) at a school-sponsored activity as defined in subsection (h) of section 10-233a.

Minimum Age for Possessing and Transporting of Handguns.
Connecticut 21 Y/O Title 29, Chapter 529, Sec. 29-34. & 29-36f This is the minimum age for possessing and transporting a handgun unloaded and secured in a vehicle without any type of permit/license to carry firearms.

[BREATHER]

So no one googled the "Sulivan Act"..... Short synopsis, Sulivan was a New York politician that as it turned out was a criminal and had many criminal pals. His pals were extorting and thieving from New York City small shop owners. The shop owners could protect themselves with their weapons. Well, of course the criminal element didn't much care for that. Mr. Sulivan imposed gun control amendments so his pals could extort with impunity. Another case where a corrupt politician lining his pockets at the cost of common American people.....

[nynco]

Thanks for the constructive replies, I learned a lot.