Sec.29-36m-1. Scope and applicability

These regulations shall apply to the sale, delivery, transfer or possession of any pistol or revolver, time limits for applying for certificates of possession for assault weapons and storage of weapons at correctional facilities.

(a) Restrictions after October 1, 1995. On and after October 1, 1995, no person may purchase or receive any pistol or revolver, except an antique pistol or revolver as defined in section 29-36m-2 of these regulations, unless such person:

(1) Holds a valid state permit to carry a pistol or revolver issued pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-28 of the Connecticut General Statutes; or

(2) Holds a valid permit to sell at retail pistols or revolvers issued pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29-28 of the Connecticut General Statutes; or

(3) Holds a valid eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver issued by the commissioner pursuant to section 29-36f of the Connecticut General Statutes; or

(4) Is a federal marshal, sheriff, parole officer or peace officer.

(b) General prohibitions.

(1) False statements and false information. No person shall make any false statement or give any false information in connection with any purchase, sale, delivery or other transfer of any pistol or revolver.

(2) Persons under twenty-one years. No person shall sell, barter, hire, lend, give, deliver or otherwise transfer to any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years any pistol or revolver.

Exceptions. A pistol or revolver may be temporarily transferred to any person only for the use by such person in target shooting or on a firing or shooting range, provided such use is otherwise permitted by law and is under the immediate supervision of a person eligible to possess a pistol or revolver.

(Adopted effective September 26, 1995)