MILITARY MEMBERS:

IDENTIFICATION

For the purposes of purchases, military members must be ACTIVE DUTY and must present in their DOD card WITH physical copy active-duty orders.   National Guard/Reservists are required to present their active-duty status orders.  NOTE: being active in National Guard/Reserves does not constitute compliance with the federal regulation of active-duty status with orders.

HANDGUNS

Regular handguns may NOT be purchased with DOD identification. 

LONG GUNS & ASSAULT WEAPONS

Long guns may be purchased using the DOD identification, active-duty orders, and driver’s license.  Those under the age of 21 can NOT purchase a center-fire semi-automatic with ability to accept more than 5 rounds.  Assault weapons may not be purchased by military.

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