CT SB01096

Expands criminal possession statute (Section 53a-217) to include ammunition and electronic defense weapons alongside firearms, making possession a class D felony with a mandatory minimum of two years imprisonment for persons with felony convictions, serious juvenile offense convictions, or subject to restraining orders or firearms seizure orders.

Amends firearm seizure procedures (Section 29-38c) to allow law enforcement to seize ammunition in addition to firearms when executing warrants based on probable cause that a person poses imminent risk of personal injury to themselves or others.

Requires courts to hold hearings within 14 days of firearm seizure with the burden on the state to prove by clear and convincing evidence that a person poses ongoing risk, allowing seizure of firearms and ammunition for up to one year if risk is established.

Permits persons whose firearms and ammunition have been seized to transfer them to eligible recipients, requiring the state agency to deliver the items within 10 days upon written notification from the owner and transferee.

Effective date of October 1, 2011 for all amendments to Sections 53a-217 and 29-38c.