Below are the basics for post 4/4/13 face to face long gun and handgun sales:
Long Guns - Prior to April 1, 2014
The buyer cannot be prohibited from possessing firearms (long guns).
If buying/selling a “preban” long gun, buyer should present to the seller a letter from the firearm manufacturer attesting to the manufacture date being prior to September 13, 1994. (SLFU rule/opinion)
Call DESPP ((860) 685-8400, or 1-(888) 335-8438) for an authorization number.
The seller fills out a DPS-67-C form and retains it for 20 years.
The seller fills out four separate DPS-3-C forms. The seller gives one to the buyer at point of sale/transfer. Sends one to the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Sends one to the chief of police or the warden of the borough or the first selectman, of the town in which the buyer resides. And the seller retains the last one for at least five years.
Prior to April 1, 2014, the seller must wait 14 days before allowing the buyer to take possession of the long gun. This waiting period is waived if the buyer is a; Federal Marshal, Parole Officer, Peace Officer, or an active member of the armed or reserve forces. The waiting period is waived if the buyer presents to the seller one of the following; a valid state permit to carry a pistol or revolver, a valid eligibility certificate, a valid long gun eligibility certificate, a valid hunting license.
Long Guns - On or after April 1, 2014
The buyer cannot be prohibited from possessing firearms (long guns).
If buying/selling a “preban” long gun, buyer should present to the seller a letter from the firearm manufacturer attesting to the manufacture date being prior to September 13, 1994. (SLFU rule/opinion)
Buyer must present the seller one of the following; a valid long gun eligibility certificate, a valid permit to carry a pistol or revolver, a valid permit to sell at retail a pistol or revolver, or a valid eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver.
Call DESPP ((860) 685-8400, or 1-(888) 335-8438) for an authorization number.
The seller fills out a DPS-67-C form and retains it for 20 years.
The seller fills out four separate DPS-3-C forms. The seller gives one to the buyer at point of sale/transfer. Sends one to the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Sends one to the chief of police or the warden of the borough or the first selectman, of the town in which the buyer resides. And the seller retains the last one for at least five years.
For handguns:
The buyer cannot be prohibited from possessing firearms (handguns).
If buying/selling a “preban” handgun, buyer should present to the seller a letter from the firearm manufacturer attesting to the manufacture date being prior to September 13, 1994. (SLFU rule/opinion)
Buyer MUST have and show the seller their valid CT Permit to carry Pistols or Revolvers or a valid CT Pistol Eligibility Certificate.
Call DESPP ((860) 685-8400, or 1-(888) 335-8438) for an authorization number.
The seller fills out a DPS-67-C form and retains it for 20 years.
The seller fills out four separate DPS-3-C forms. The seller gives one to the buyer at point of sale/transfer. Sends one to the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Sends one to the chief of police or the warden of the borough or the first selectman, of the town in which the buyer resides. And the seller retains the last one for at least five years.
Note: A “preban” firearm is one that was manufactured prior to September 13, 1994 and meets the definition of an "assault weapon" as defined by subdivision (3) and (4) of subsection (a) of section 53-202a of the law as it was on January 1, 2013. Preban firearms are still considered “assault weapons” but are exempt from the transfer prohibitions on assault weapons, and do not need to be registered as assault weapons.
Note: If including ammunition magazines and or ammunition with the firearm sale or transfer, the law indicates that the buyer should present one of the following permits/certificates to the seller before they are allowed to take possession of the ammunition magazines. Acceptable permits/certificates: a valid permit to carry a pistol or revolver, valid permit to sell at retail a pistol or revolver, valid eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver, valid long gun eligibility certificate, or a valid ammunition certificate in addition to a person's motor vehicle operator's license, passport or other valid form of identification issued by the federal government or a state or municipal government that contains such person's date of birth and photograph. Active duty law enforcement officers may produce their badge and official police photo ID rather than one of the previously mentioned permits/certificates when obtaining ammunition and ammunition magazines.
DPS-67-C:
http://www.ct.gov/despp/lib/despp/slfu/firearms/dps-67-c.pdf
DPS-3-C:
http://www.ct.gov/despp/lib/despp/slfu/firearms/dps-3-c.pdf
Firearms and Permit Related Forms and Information
http://www.ct.gov/despp/cwp/view.asp?a=4213&Q=530224&desppNav_GID=2080