MILITARY MEMBERS:

IDENTIFICATION

ACTIVE MILITARY members will need to produce their Military ID and active duty orders for Connecticut. Hoffman’s also requires that active military members produce proof of CT residency (CT Driver’s License with CT address or a copy of Permanent Duty Orders).

HANDGUNS

Regular handguns may not be purchase solely with the DOD identification.  However, assault pistols (those having a threaded barrel) may be purchased WITH a CT Pistol Permit and CT residency.

LONG GUNS & ASSAULT WEAPONS

Both long guns and CT assault weapons may be purchased using the DOD identification and CT residency.

AMMUNITION & MAGAZINES

Ammunition and magazines may be purchased using the DOD identification.  High capacity magazines required DOD identification and proof of CT residency.

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS:

ASSAULT WEAPONS

In addition to presenting a valid Badge and proof of CT residency, a letter from the Chief must be presented when purchasing assault weapons.  The content of that letter must include the following points:

-Affirms that the officer is in good standing

-Acknowledges that the firearm being purchased is an assault weapon.  For example, it cannot just say generically “a firearm”.  It does not need to list the exact weapon manufacturer name or model, but it does need to include the words “assault weapon”.

-Affirms that the officer has not been convicted of or have any pending charges for domestic violence.

-Acknowledges that the weapon will be used in ‘capacity as an officer” or “duty use”.

-Must be dated and signed within 1 week of purchase