A semi-automatic pistol that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least one of the following features: 1) The ability to accept a detachable ammunition magazine that attaches at some location outside the pistol grip 2) A threaded barrel capable of accepting a flash suppressor, forward pistol grip or silencer 3) A shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel and that permits the shooter to hold the firearm without being burned (except a slide that encloses the barrel) or 4) A second hand grip 5.
Any semi-automatic centerfire rifle, regardless of the date produced, that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least one of the following features: 1) A folding or telescoping stock 2) Any grip of the weapon, including a pistol grip, thumbhole stock, or other stock that would allow an individual to grip the weapon, resulting in any finger on the trigger hand in addition to the trigger finger being directly below any portion of the action of the weapon when firing 3) A forward pistol grip 4) A flash suppressor or 5) A grenade or flare launcher 4.
Any “selective-fire” firearm capable of fully automatic, semi-automatic or “burst fire” at the option of the user 3.
2Ĭonnecticut defines an “assault weapon” as: The state also prohibits any person from distributing, transporting, importing into the state, keeping, offering or exposing for sale, or giving an assault weapon to any person.
Is not in violation of Connecticut General Statutes §§ 53-202a to 53-202k (assault weapon regulations), and Connecticut General Statutes § 53-202o (affirmative defense in prosecution for possession of specified assault weapon).
Lawfully possessed the assault weapon prior to Octoand.
Was eligible to apply for a certificate of possession for the assault weapon by J.
Connecticut prohibits any person from possessing an assault weapon unless the weapon was possessed prior to July 1, 1994, and the possessor: