CT SB00018

Bans the sale, purchase, possession, manufacture, transfer, or use of rate of fire enhancements (including bump stocks, trigger cranks, and binary trigger systems) effective October 1, 2018, with violations classified as Class D felonies.

Allows permit holders with valid pistol, revolver, or long gun eligibility certificates to possess rate of fire enhancements without criminal penalty until July 1, 2020, with first offense treated as an infraction subject to a maximum $90 fine and subsequent offenses as Class D felonies.

Requires persons moving into the state with lawful possession of a rate of fire enhancement to render it inoperable, remove it from the state, or surrender it to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection within 90 days.

Mandates the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to notify federally licensed firearm dealers and permit/certificate holders of the ban provisions through internet posting and written notification included with permits and renewal notices.