CT SB00897

Lowers blood alcohol threshold for carrying loaded firearms from 0.10% to 0.08% by weight; violation is a class B misdemeanor.

Reduces blood alcohol threshold for hunting while under the influence from 0.10% to 0.08%; violation is a class A misdemeanor with enforcement authority granted to Department of Energy and Environmental Protection officers.

Expands pistol and revolver purchase receipt requirements to include purchaser's date and place of birth; requires electronic or mail transmission to Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection and local chief of police within 48 hours.

Streamlines eligibility certificate application process by eliminating temporary certificates and reducing approval timeline to 60 days after FBI criminal history records check receipt.

Requires gun show promoters to notify the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection and local law enforcement at least 30 days before the event; changes references from "first selectman" to "chief executive officer" throughout the statute.