CT law
i am a little confused on ct law. i was under the understanding that once igot a permit to carry i could carry concealed.i have held my permit for about four years now and have been carrying concealed for that time ( also carry in maine w/ a permit) now i am being told that i cannot carry concealed needs to be open carry. can i get clarification on this.
thanks
This is from CT.gov. As you can see, while you technically can carry openly you have to use good judgement or risk losing your permit. With rights comes responsibilities.
RESTRICTIONS ON CARRYING AND TRANSPORTING FIREARMS
In Public Buildings
The law, with minor exceptions, bars people from carrying firearms in any building (1) where either House of the General Assembly is located; (2) in which the office of any legislator or legislative officer, employee, or committee is located; or (3) where a legislative committee is holding a meeting. The law exempts police officers, military personnel on official duty, and veterans serving as honor guards (CGS § 2-1e(c)).
Interference with the legislative process is a class D felony.
In Public
The permit to carry handguns allows people to carry them openly or concealed, but mature judgment, says the Board of Firearm Permit Examiners, dictates that (1) “every effort should be made to ensure that no gun is exposed to view or carried in any manner that would tend to alarm people who see it. . . [and] (2) no handgun should be carried unless carrying the gun at the time and place involved is prudent and proper in the circumstances. ”
For example, according to the board, handguns should not be carried:
1. into a bar or other place where alcohol is being consumed;
2. in any situation involving stress such as an argument;
3. after consuming alcohol or any drugs other than those legally prescribed; or
4. in any building, residential or commercial, whose owner prohibits handguns (http: //www. ct. gov/bfpe/cwp/view. asp?a=1252&q=254186).
Motor Vehicles
By law, when handguns are being transported in a motor vehicle, they must be unloaded and kept (1) in a place not readily or directly accessible from the passenger compartment or (2) in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console (CGS § 29-35). A violation carries a penalty of one to five years imprisonment, a fine of up to $ 1,000, or both, with a mandatory minimum one-year sentence in the absence of mitigating circumstances (CGS § 29-37).
When long guns are being transported in a vehicle or snowmobile, they must be unloaded. A violation carries a fine of $ 10 to $ 100, imprisonment for up to 30 days or both (CGS § 53-205).
On School Property and School-Sponsored Events
It is illegal, with some exceptions, to possess firearms on any elementary or secondary school property or at any school-sponsored event, if the person knows that he or she is not licensed or privileged to possess such firearms. A violation is a class D felony. The law does not apply to the otherwise lawful possession by:
1. anyone using a firearm as part of an approved school program;
2. anyone who has an agreement with the school allowing the firearm;
3. peace officers functioning in their official capacity; and
4. anyone with an unloaded firearm crossing school property to hunt, provided entry is allowed (CGS § 53a-217b).
Other Places where Firearms are Prohibited
People are barred from possessing or carrying handguns on any premises where prohibited by law or by the person who owns or exercises control over the premises (CGS § 29-28(e)).
A violation carries a fine of up to $ 500, imprisonment for up to three years, or both, and any handgun found in the violator's possession must be forfeited (CGS § 29-37).