PERMITS

At Douglas M. Bushman Attorney at Law, LLC we assist those law abiding citizens which want to exercise their State Constitutional right to bear arms by obtaining a firearm permit.

Attorney Douglas B. Bushman is a proud member of the National Rifle Association, a former Police Officer and a Veteran of our nation’s armed forces.  He is also a gun owner.  He understands and supports the right of law abiding citizens to exercise their constitutional rights to own a firearm. 

Summary of Connecticut’s gun laws:

• Under Connecticut’s Constitution “Every citizen has a right to bear arms in defense of himself and the state.” Article 1, Section 15.  No state permit is required for the purchase of rifles or shotguns.

• No sale or delivery of a rifle or shotgun can be made until the expiration of two weeks from the date of application for purchase. The waiting period does not apply to law enforcement officers, active duty military personnel, holders of a valid state permit to carry a handgun, holders of a valid hunting license or antique firearms.

• A permit to carry a handgun, a permit to sell handguns, or a handgun eligibility certificate is required to purchase a pistol or revolver. Any person, firm or corporation who sells or otherwise transfers a handgun must contact the Connecticut State Police to verify the validity of the permit to carry handguns or the handgun eligibility certificate.

• All firearms sellers are required to retain records of firearms sales for a minimum of five years. Any person who is twenty-one years of age or older may apply to the Commissioner of Public Safety for an eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver. The Commissioner must issue this certificate if the applicant may lawfully possess a handgun under state and federal law, and has successfully completed an approved handgun safety or training course. The applicant must be fingerprinted and pay all appropriate fees. The certificate is valid for 5 years. The Commissioner of Public Safety must be notified within 2 business days of an address change. A certificate of eligibility for a handgun does not authorize an individual to carry a pistol or revolver.

• It is unlawful to sell or transfer a handgun to any person who is forbidden to possess a firearm under state or federal law, or to a person under 21. However, a handgun may be temporarily transferred  to a person under 21 for target shooting under the immediate supervision of a person eligible to possess a handgun and such use is otherwise permitted by law.

Call the law firm of Douglas M. Bushman today so we can assist you in understanding what your firearm’s rights under Connecticut’s Constitution, state statutes and regulations.