CT HB07056

Establishes a standardized definition of "local permitting authority" for firearm permits, meaning the chief of police or, where none exists, the chief executive officer of the municipality or designated state trooper

Requires persons selling 10 or more firearms per calendar year or federally licensed dealers to obtain a retail firearms sales permit ($200 fee for original and renewal)

Sets state permit to carry a pistol or revolver fee at $140 plus FBI background check costs, with $70 renewal fee; permits expire after 5 years

Adds firearm transfers to defense contractors, nuclear submarine manufacturers, aerospace companies, and nuclear power facilities for armed security purposes as exempt from the 3-pistol-per-30-days purchase limit

Effective date of October 1, 2025 for all provisions, primarily updating statutory references throughout Connecticut firearm laws to align with the new "local permitting authority" terminology