MAGAZINE CAPACITY
10-round limit
Larger magazines are generally not transferable there.
Reviewed July 2026
Connecticut gun rules at a glance.
The facts buyers and dealers ask about most, in plain language — then check any specific firearm, magazine, or ammunition SKU against Connecticut in one search.
SUPPRESSORS
Legal with NFA process
Transfers through an SOT dealer with ATF Form 4 and a tax stamp.
SHIPPED AMMUNITION
Routes through a dealer
Buyer needs an ammunition certificate or qualifying permit.
FIREARMS
Through a licensed dealer
Every online firearm purchase transfers through a licensed dealer there, with a federal background check at pickup.
Check a specific gun.
Search 29,000+ SKUs and see whether that exact configuration is flagged for Connecticut — compliant variants included.
What is the magazine capacity limit in Connecticut?
Connecticut limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds. Manufacturers sell compliant versions of most popular firearms and magazines.
Are suppressors legal in Connecticut?
Yes. Suppressors are legal to own in Connecticut through the federal NFA process: an SOT dealer transfer, ATF Form 4, and a tax stamp.
Can ammunition be shipped to Connecticut?
Not directly to your door. Connecticut requires shipped ammunition to route through a licensed dealer. Buyer needs an ammunition certificate or qualifying permit.
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This checker combines distributor compliance data with plain language state law summaries. It is informational, not legal advice, and laws change. Confirm anything that matters with the state itself, your dealer, or your attorney.