I wrote to the NRA asking if they could streamline all of the information that's being taught to future permit holders, and how many instructors aren't properly educating them. Below are the responses:
"Hello Heriberto,
I reviewed the web site's attached.
I do not see anything stating "Concealed Carry only"
I went to the NRA-ILA web page
http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/CTSL.pdf
And reviewed CT State law concerning firearms laws and found this;
A permit to carry a pistol or revolver is required to
carry a handgun on or about one's person, either openly
or concealed, or in a vehicle. However, the Connecticut
Board of Firearms Permit Examiners (which reviews
denials and revocations of permits) cautions that "every
effort should be made to ensure that no gun is exposed
to view or carried in a manner that would tend to alarm
people who see it."
A permit to carry is required to carry a handgun
outside one's home (even though one may still be on his
own property) or in any place of business in which one is
merely an employee, not an owner or operator. A permit
is also required to transport a handgun back and forth
between one's home and place of business, or to and from
a range for target shooting.
In order to receive a state permit to Carry Pistol and
Revolvers, a local permit must be obtained first. Out-of state
residents may apply for a non-resident Connecticut
State Pistol Permit, and apply directly to the Connecticut
State Police.
It appears that a permit is required to carry either openly or concealed.
NRA
Mark M Richardson
National Rifle Association
Instructor Program Coordinator
mrichardson@nrahq.org
(703) 267-1428
(703) 267-3999 (fax)"
Second response in regards to the old "no firearms exposed" comment from the BFPE. I mentioned the uniamous 5-0 that OC is legal and doesn't constitute breach of peace...
"Thank you for the update Heriberto,
I will forward this information to the NRA-ILA division so they can make the appropriate corrections,
The NRA Basic Pistol Course that is being advertised does not include State law, so whether CT
recognizes open carry or not should not be an issue at this level.
We do have a Personal Protection In the Home and Personal Protection Outside the Home course
that covers State law in one of the lessons. That lesson is not taught by the NRA Certified Instructor
but by some one who is licensed by the State to teach the use of deadly force or licensed to practice
law in the State the course is conducted in. those individuals should be up to date with the current laws.
NRA
Mark M Richardson
National Rifle Association
Instructor Program Coordinator
mrichardson@nrahq.org
(703) 267-1428
(703) 267-3999 (fax)"
Mark was quick with his responses. Let's see what happens.....