CT HB07259

Attorney General must publish a list by January 1, 2018, and annually thereafter of states and subdivisions that issue pistol or revolver permits with standards substantially similar to Connecticut's requirements for age, background investigation, and training.

Attorney General shall negotiate and enter into reciprocity agreements with states and subdivisions that have substantially similar permit standards, allowing Connecticut permit holders to carry pistols or revolvers in those jurisdictions and vice versa.

Non-residents of Connecticut with valid pistol or revolver permits from states with reciprocity agreements can carry firearms in Connecticut without obtaining a separate Connecticut permit.

Non-residents without permanent residences in Connecticut may apply directly to the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection for a Connecticut permit if they hold a valid permit from another state, subject to all standard application requirements.

Amends the Attorney General's duties to include negotiating reciprocity agreements; amendments take effect from passage except the permit section becomes effective October 1, 2017.