r/CTguns May 27 '26

HB-5043 (aka Glock ban bill) signed by Lamont (05/27/2026)

20 Upvotes

As expected, Lamont signed HB-5043.

https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB-5043

Text of Bill

Public Act No. 26-41  [doc]

Bill History

5/26/2026 Signed by the Governor


r/CTguns Feb 04 '26

OFFICIAL 2026 Connecticut Legislative Session Begins February 4, 2026

7 Upvotes

What's known as a "short" legislative session starts today. This legislative session runs 13 weeks. The session rules indicate: "In the even year session the general assembly shall consider no business other than budgetary, revenue and financial matters, bills and resolutions raised by committees of the general assembly and those matters certified in writing by the speaker of the house of representatives and president pro tempore of the senate to be of an emergency nature."

One can do a basic search for bills at this link: https://search.cga.state.ct.us/r/basic/

There is a public bill tracking site where you can setup search lists/terms and be emailed/texted with updates. See this link: https://www.cga.ct.gov/aspx/cgabilltracking/pub/CGABillTrack_PubLogin.aspx

We have the first firearms related bill already posted by Sen. Sampson, 16th Dist. Its one proposed almost every year in recent years. A tax credit on purchasing a gun safe. And every year Democrat legislators who run the committee(s) reject it. No doubt additional proposed firearm related bills will roll in over the coming days as they always do at the start of each legislative session.

Proposed:

HB-5043 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF CONVERTIBLE PISTOLS. (Click here for subreddit discussion) (Public Hearing 03/11/2026)

HB-5291 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS STATUTES RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. (Click here for subreddit discussion) (Public Hearing 03/03)

HB-5435 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RISK WARRANT FIREARM HOLDING PERIOD. (Click here for subreddit discussion) (Public Hearing 03/11/2026)

HB-5436 AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN FIREARMS DEFINITIONS AND CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF LARGE CAPACITY MAGAZINES AND ASSAULT WEAPONS. (Click here for subreddit discussion) (Public Hearing 03/11/2026)

HB-5451 An Act Concerning Possession of a Firearm on School Grounds by a Peace Officer (Click here for subreddit discussion) (Public Hearing 03/10)

HB-5454 An Act Concerning the Refund of Certain Firearm Permit Fees (Click here for subreddit discussion) (Public Hearing 03/12)

HB-5459 An Act Concerning the Voluntary Relinquishment of Firearms (Click here for subreddit discussion) (Public Hearing 03/10)

HB-5533 Act Concerning Protection of Election Administration Process, Election Sites, Election Works and Electors (Click here for subreddit discussion) (Public Hearing 03/13)

SB-73 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NONREFUNDABLE PERSONAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A GUN SAFE.

SB-463 Act Concerning Protection of Election Administration Process, Election Sites, Election Works and Electors (Click here for subreddit discussion) (Public Hearing 03/13)

SB-502 An Act Concerning Discretionary Transfer from Juvenile Court to Adult Court (Click here for subreddit discussion) (Public Hearing 03/20)

Updates:

Public Hearings March 10 Through 13th On Several Gun Bills - Submit your Testimony!!!

Number of Bills Receive Joint Favorable or Joint Favorable Substitute from their Committees (03/17/2026)

Revised Bill HB-5043 An Act Prohibiting the Manufacture and Sale of Convertible Pistols (03/26/2026)

HB-5459 An Act Concerning the Voluntary Relinquishment of Firearms Moves to House Calendar (03/30/2026)

HB-5454 An Act Concerning the Refund of Certain Firearm Permit Fees Moves to House Calendar (03/31/2026)

HB-5291 An Act Concerning the DESPP Recommendations Regarding Various Statutes Relating to Public Safety Moves to House (04/01/2026)

HB-5451 An Act Concerning Possession of a Firearm on School Grounds by a Certified Police Officer Moves to House Calendar (04/01/2026)

HB-5043 An Act Prohibiting the Manufacture and Sale of Convertible Pistols (aka Glock ban) Continues to Move Forward in the Process (4/8/26)

HB-5533 An Act Concerning Protection of Election Administration Process, Election Sites, Election Workers and Electors Moves Forward (04/09/2026)

SB-502 An Act Concerning Discretionary Transfer from Juvenile Court to Adult Court Moves Forward with Senate Calendar and File Numbers (04/13/2026)

HB-5043 Convertible Pistol ban (aka Glock Ban) Bill Moves Forward with House Calendar and File Numbers (04/13/2026)

HB-5533 Protection of Election Administration Process, Election Sites, Election Workers and Electors Referred by House to Judiciary Comm. (04/14/2026)

CCDL: Lobby Day at the Capital on April 22nd from 11a-3p

ACTION ALERT

HB-5533 & SB-463 Prohibit Guns Near Elections-Related Locations Continues to Move Forward - JUD Joint Favorable (04/17/2026)

HB-5533 & SB-463 Election Security Gun Free Zones Continue to Move Forward (04/20/2026)

CCDL - IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: GLOCK BAN VOTE INCOMING

HB-5043 Convertible Pistols - House Amendments (04/22/2026)

Office of Legislative Research Bill Analysis for HB-5043 Glock Ban Bill as Amended by House (04/23/2026)

HB-5043 Glock Ban Bill Receives Senate Calendar Number 455 (04/24/2026)

Senate Overnight Adopts House Version Of HB-5043 Glock Ban Bill (05/06/2026)

HB-5043 (aka Glock ban bill) signed by Lamont (05/27/2026)

Subreddit CT FFL's YouTube videos on HB-5043:

HB 5043 Passed: 2A Roundtable Discussion with Lock N Load Firearms, Patriotware Holsters, Gun Guru, Connecticut Gun Bench

Lock N Load Podcast: Connecticut’s Glock Ban Q&A: The Questions the State CAN’T Answer


r/CTguns 2h ago

Civs vs cops friendly shooting competition

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Many folks in the CT subreddit believe cops are more qualified to own guns than civilians. Which is why they are okay with cops having access to different firearms than civs.

What if we had a competition and whooped the cops ass annually with our CT pleb firearms and rules? Could do a lot to changing the public perception that civs aren’t trained enough to own guns.

Was inspired by this post where the meriden cop missed 16 rounds from 4-12 yards. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbGEoX4xxK6/?igsh=MXRwb3lyOGw4cTF6ZQ==

Thoughts?


r/CTguns 1h ago

Non resident.

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Hello all. Left CT a long time ago for the free state of Florida. But I visit from time to time, since my daughter and grandchildren are there. I have an FL permit, even though it is not needed here. I sent a request and received all the paperwork to obtain a ct non resident permit. Mailed it all back today. To Middletown. Wonder if anyone else has done this and what was there turn around times ?
Thanks


r/CTguns 1h ago

CTVF

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Did that store in Canton ever open? CT Valley Firearms or something like that?


r/CTguns 18h ago

Body cam of Meriden officer involved shooting.

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19 Upvotes

Prime example of why law abiding citizens need mags over 10 rounds.


r/CTguns 1d ago

Looking to downsize

6 Upvotes

So the time has finally come to clear out the cabinet..... so I can fill it again.....

Anyway, I would really prefer to be able to dump everything all at once but that means a gun store. I'm looking at 5 or 6 pistols and probably 2 or 3 long guns. Armslist is a pain in the ass but I will get better prices. Gunbroker means I have to ship everything and the long guns are not an option for shipping due to size. So, anyone in central CT that is reasonable for buying guns? Hoffman's is not an option and the last time I tried the gun store they low balled me so hard it was disgusting. I know dealers have to make money too but there is a reasonable limit.

Any good suggestions would be appreciated.


r/CTguns 1d ago

Store Front For Scopes

5 Upvotes

Which store front is the best to go for scopes? Would they help mount them?


r/CTguns 1d ago

Store Recommendations

7 Upvotes

Looking for your best recommendations for a gun store local to central CT but willing to travel. Have a general idea of what I’m looking for, this is will be my first purchase. Any tips are helpful, thanks!

Glock 43x mos


r/CTguns 1d ago

Optic Cut for CZ 75D Compact in CT... any Recommendations?

1 Upvotes

I have an EPS Carry on the way (had to jump on a sweet deal) and want to get my slide cut for it and likely cerakote. I'm in the Granby area but don't mind driving a bit. I like shopping local if the work done is good! Thank you for any input or recommendations.


r/CTguns 1d ago

Clean slate act question

5 Upvotes

My felony (minor possession charge from 2013) was removed by the clean slate act. I cannot find it anywhere neither did my most recent employer (march) does anyone know if I qualify for a permit now or am I still fucked? The amount of my possession was changed to a misdemeanor in 2015. It was 8 dollars worth of opiates because I was young dumb kid. Just curious into any insight anyone might have.


r/CTguns 1d ago

Middletown despp

3 Upvotes

To anyone that has recently gotten their permit, how are the lines at despp. Asking for a friend who is going tm morning.


r/CTguns 2d ago

Rifles High Rock Scope

3 Upvotes

After buying my rifles (Ruger Carbine 9mm & 10/22) in May I finally had a day to go to High Rock. Even though they aren’t your standard rifle ammo they made me shoot at least 25 yards. I couldn’t really see the holes. I primarily go there because I like it there it’s affordable and you are relaxed not worrying about staying so late you pay a fortune.

So should I get scopes?


r/CTguns 2d ago

Rossi R95 Trapper chambered in 357mag.

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21 Upvotes

r/CTguns 3d ago

Glock 19 gen 2

9 Upvotes

Came across an unfired Gen 2. Still has copper paste on the slide. Agreed to buy it from a coworker. Didn't realize it was gen 2 until I met up with him at an FFL for the transfer. Got it for a great deal but after seeing condition and looking it up, i feel guilty ruining a collector item. No mags but original Tupperware manual, brush etc. 0 interest in keeping as a collector piece. Any LGS in southern CT area that would be interested in a collector item or do I just run it and ruin the value?


r/CTguns 4d ago

How many of you folks are still without AW certificates?

35 Upvotes

At this point it’s comical. I did the Dudley Do-Right thing and registered back in December of 2024. And I haven’t heard boo about anything other than they received it and is pending.

I know the system is inept, but I didn’t think it was that inept. Am I the only one still without?


r/CTguns 4d ago

Blursed non-assault weapon

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14 Upvotes

r/CTguns 4d ago

Canik Mete MC 9LS

3 Upvotes

Looking for my first pistol. Initially home defense with maybe concealed carry in the future. Interested in anyone’s experience with the Mete MC 9LS


r/CTguns 3d ago

Is it worth it to buy online and make it legal versus getting it locally?

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Glocks are marked up since the bill was signed. My local shop is charging $750 for a 19 Gen6. I can get it online for $620, but then it’d need to be shipped and the three 15-round magazines would need to be made Connecticut-compliant. Should I just bite the bullet (pun not intended) and get it here? This would be my first gun, so I’m not totally sure how online sales work.


r/CTguns 5d ago

New Jersey AWB and mag restrictions struck down by 3rd circuit

84 Upvotes

Not that the split matters now for the AWB, but good progress for mags and could make Viramontes include them.


r/CTguns 5d ago

Ok now ita officially out

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25 Upvotes

Any legal experts want to chime in if we will be able to get the mp7 clone. One can hope scotus does us right and we dont have to ask.


r/CTguns 5d ago

Barrel and Slide Shipping

2 Upvotes

Hi, I know this has been asked before, but I just wanted to double check and make sure that it is still the case that we can have non-threaded barrels and slides shipped directly to us. Thanks in advance!


r/CTguns 5d ago

Online permit renewal

2 Upvotes

Hi guys for past few days I tried few tines to go online to renew my permit but everytime I try the website freezes and I can’t get past log it. Did it happen to any of you ?


r/CTguns 5d ago

Price match Hoffman’s

10 Upvotes

As much as we hate on Hoffman’s they are cheaper than most shops in the state. Are there any shops that price match? I’d rather give my business to the smaller guys but sometimes their prices are 10-20% higher than Hoffman’s.


r/CTguns 6d ago

Some Fightlite SCR options to hold you over until the SCOTUS case

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