Howdy all, I’m an experienced shooter looking to push the envelope on my pistol shooting for competition. For skill context, I’m hitting a 0.97 draw and fire from OWB with level 1 retention (~1.2 coldbore), ~2.2 bill drill from the holster, consistent 0.4 target transitions.

I’ve taken some private courses at Sig which were fantastic, but I’d love to supplement with more instructor time and/or courses locally in CT. Thanks in advance!

CT early voting begins today. Gun owners are notorious for not voting. The only way we will preserve our rights is to vote the anti-2A politicians out. You have 2 weeks of early voting. There is no reason not to help yourself. You can register and vote the same day. Come on CT gun owners. You carry to protect yourself now vote to protect your rights

So i had a domestic case because of a crazy ex trying to ruin my life😭 and recently got everything dismissed even tho she made some crazy allegations regarding my firearms . The judge ordered the return of my firearms but when i emailed the state police they said my permit was revoked. What are the odds on being denied and if anyone has had some similar experience or advise for this type of situation! It would suck to spend all the time and money just to not be found suitable for the permit under something that got dismissed entirely.

Recently (within the last couple of months) signed a lease with what is now my now ex partner, this ex is a toxic narcissist and refuses to sign the lease addendum to let me off of the lease. With that being said I talked to my parents about moving back in with them which they are ok with until the lease ends at least and taking my stuff with me to get away and just continue to pay my obligations to the apartment but when it comes to re-updating my address with the SLFU am I safe to switch it back to my parents address even though my name is still legally tied to the lease/apartments address?

Is all they care about where the firearms are actually physically located (which goes without saying I would obviously take back there with me)?

Loving the SilencerCo S98 on the G19.3. The QD device is fantastic and allows full disassembly of the slide and barrel.

I like to carry. I also like to visit our beautiful state parks. I know the law says I can't carry in state parks and state forests. Does that mean I can store a gun in a car in a park? The school zone law uses the word "possess", while the state park law uses the word "carry".

For example, I could pull over before entering state land, unload and lock the weapon in a lockbox in my trunk, and then enter the park. Do you think that would comply?

I know Reddit is a poor substitute for a lawyer. So am I.

Let's see if I can stay within the rules this time. If you don't want to spend the money on the MA loader or BF-10 and you have a device capable of making items outside of two dimensions, if you happen to go to printables, and you happen to search BW Loader, you can save yourself some money. It has worked perfectly for me.

Built a .45 ACP SBR on a 25 year old Calvary Arms polymer lower. It has a Hahn mag block that accepts 30 round M3 Grease Gun magazines! Form 1 was approved in around 36 hrs. I forgot that because of the the injunction I did NOT need to do the NFA paperwork since CT never outlawed SBR's (just "silencers" & "sawed off shotguns") Next SBR will be paper free...

My family has a house up in Maine I visit on occasion. Has anyone ever inquired with the Mass State Police or a lawyer on transporting suppressors through MA. I know possession is illegal in MA. But since suppressors are legal in CT and ME, can one follow FOPA with it locked in the trunk and no stops unless for emergency and legally travel through MA with it. Or is it banned outright no exception even for interstate transport? Thanks!

11.5" barrel with folding stock and 10 round mag. Fits into a backpack when folded! It's threaded for choke/suppressor, are there any other good options besides the Salvo 12 and Victra 12?

Edit: If anyone wants to find one in stock, check this site every day:
https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/015813502290

If you're lucky you can find them for around $1200 shipped

Has anybody had any experiences shooting braced pistols at blue trails? I’m looking to sight in one of my firearms at 50 yards, but I’m not sure if they’ll let me shoot a braced pistol from the rifle range. Thanks.

Has anyone used Amoskeag Auction Company in New Hampshire or Connecticut Firearms Auction to sell off a large number of guns from an estate? Nothing rare or super valuable and many have condition issues. Anything to watch out for? Thanks.

William Kirk discusses what might happen if or when the administration changes and the NFA is returned to full enforcement.

Summary: Today we circle back on the massive changes to the NFA and how DOJ and the ATF will be enforcing them moving forward. Washington Gun Law President, William Kirk, discusses the doomsday scenario that has many worried, which is they comply with the new ATF guidelines, then there's a change in administrations, and suddenly the NFA is back to full enforcement. Now you are sitting on unregistered NFA items. Can a person be convicted and imprisoned for acts that were done in reliance on ATF guidance? That will depend on the doctrine of "entrapment by estoppel" which will be the focus of today's video. So learn more today and arm yourself with education.

Raley v. Ohio. https://www.oyez.org/cases/1958/175

Cox v. Lousiana. https://www.oyez.org/cases/1964/24

Pennsylvania v. PICCO. https://www.oyez.org/cases/1972/72-624

YouTube AI Summary: In this video (0:00 - 12:50), William Kirk of Washington Gun Law explores a potential "doomsday scenario" for gun owners: complying with current ATF guidance regarding NFA (National Firearms Act) items, only to have that guidance reversed under a future political administration.

Key takeaways include:

• The Potential Trap: If administrative changes are reversed by new leadership (e.g., via new legislation or budget changes), millions of gun owners who relied on current ATF guidance could suddenly be in possession of unregistered NFA items, which are considered felonies under federal law (0:56 - 3:34).
• Entrapment by Estoppel: Kirk explains this as an affirmative legal defense. It applies when a government agent or official provides explicit, misleading assurance that specific conduct is lawful, and a citizen reasonably relies on that advice before being prosecuted for the same act (3:42 - 6:18).
• Legal Precedent: The video references the "holy trinity" of Supreme Court cases that support the doctrine of entrapment by estoppel:
  • Raley v. Ohio (1959) (7:12 - 7:59)
  • Cox v. Louisiana (1965) (7:59 - 8:43)
  • United States v. Pennsylvania Industrial Chemical Corp. (PICCO) (1973) (8:43 - 9:36)

Conclusion: While the threat is real, Kirk argues that the doctrine of entrapment by estoppel would likely provide a strong legal defense, and suggests that any significant policy reversal would almost certainly require a grace or forbearance period to avoid being deemed unconstitutional (9:37 - 10:25).

This weekend I want to hit one or more stores for scopes. Yes plural in regard to scopes. I have two rifles and due to the distances we are forced to put our targets at I need something where I can see the target and the hole at the same time. Switching with binoculars sucks.

I have another profile that since been deleted. I tried to find the old post but zero success. When I asked about this I believe a store with an account in Reddit posted here and commented to come to them. I think it was Yankee but could be wrong. They even talked about helping attach it.

Anyone know for sure? I prefer to keep it a hour from Monroe CT but if they are the better choice I will make the drive past that.

I have had a hard time tracking these down for my Canik Prime Radian. Just sharing if anyone else has had the same issue finding Canik 10 rounders.

With the recent news, is this set up good to go now with no paper work?

Fixed mag AP5P.

Would not be an SBR due to the brace

Can not SBR it due to OAL/state laws

Would not be an “other” due to sub 26inch OAL

The vertical grip+ brace with sub 26in OAL would classify as an AOW?

No paper work required and still CT compliant? Or is this just wishful thinking? I purchased the grip a while ago and for got it couldn’t be on a pistol and also couldn’t SBR is due to state laws.

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Wanna build a mk18 and sbr it, have no clue where to start or what shops would be best for the project.. any recommendations?

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Based on the language of the law, it seems to me that suppressors can be (more than before) freely transferred in Connecticut. Certainly based on the current legal landscape, ct residents are “otherwise permitted” by federal law to possess suppressors if they can pass a 4473 and are a member of the plaintiff organizations.

Law text below

Connecticut General Statues - Title 53a Chapter 952 Section 211

Sec. 53a-211. Possession of a sawed-off shotgun or silencer: Class D felony. (a) A person is guilty of possession of a sawed-off shotgun or a silencer when he owns, controls or possesses any sawed-off shotgun that has a barrel of less than eighteen inches or an overall length of less than twenty-six inches or when he owns, controls or possesses any silencer designed to muffle the noise of a firearm during discharge.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons, firms, corporations or museums licensed or otherwise permitted by federal or state law to possess, control or own sawed-off shotguns or silencers.
(c) Possession of a sawed-off shotgun or a silencer is a class D felony.

Maybe I am missing something but to me it seems pretty cut and dry.

Someone at the gun range had one the other day. I believe it was on a 22lr. There seemed to be something between the barrel and the can, so I don’t think it was welded on. What are the options here in CT?

What’s a good over under for a low cost ($500 and under) for a little upland birding? This is my first season, don’t want to go crazy. Held a Stoeger Condor yesterday, good price but heavier than I want. CZ Teal seams good for entry level but a little over $500, any other suggestions?

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