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downeyj80

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Hello all! I just took my NRA Basic Pistol Safety class yesterday (Saturday). I am very interested in OC, obviously, but I am also in the Air National Guard and I dont think that it would blow over well with them if I got arrested for BOP. Also while in the class the instructor made a ridiculous statement saying that if I had a window in the room to which I retreated in my home, that I would be required to jump out the window. I thought that was just a little crazy, but decided not to say anything and thought that I might see what you guys thought/knew about the situation. thanks in advance guys.

-Downey, Joseph E

P.S. I am handing in my application on Monday. Want to get it done seeing as there is no back log at the DPS at the moment.
 
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buketdude

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downeyj80 wrote:
Hello all! I just took my NRA Basic Pistol Safety class yesterday (Saturday). I am very interested in OC, obviously, but I am also in the Air National Guard and I dont think that it would blow over well with them if I got arrested for BOP. Also while in the class the instructor made a ridiculous statement saying that if I had a window in the room to which I retreated in my home, that I would be required to jump out the window. I thought that was just a little crazy, but decided not to say anything and thought that I might see what you guys thought/knew about the situation. thanks in advance guys.

-Downey, Joseph E

P.S. I am handing in my application on Monday. Want to get it done seeing as there is no back log at the DPS at the moment.
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Hmm..the Instructor does not know CT law..and I would think that should be reported to the NRA..for what its worth

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2009/pub/Chap951.htm#Sec53a-19.htm

except that the actor shall not be required to retreat if he or she is in his or her dwelling

I don't know what part of CT you are in..but I know around the town I am in OC has not been an issue...

Good luck with getting your permit quickly and thank you for your service.
 
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