need CT permit to buy shotgun ammo?

snowwhite · Nov 20, 2015

So, me being the CT pistol permit carrier in the house had no idea until today that a CT resident can't buy shot gun ammo without a permit. My son goes to the local shop and they wouldn't sell him the slugs for his Mossberg 590. He was shocked and pissed. CT, since the Newtown incident has really become strict. Has anyone else experienced this? I haven't had much time to go to the range lately and haven't purchased any bullets lately to be aware of this change.
Now I am wondering if I buy them for him if they need to know what I own?

68sixspeed · Nov 20, 2015

He needs to get at minimum an ammo certificate to buy ammo, or a long gun permit or pistol permit are fine too. Stupid but that is CT.

The only decent thing I have noticed is a lot of the news reports on illegal guns from the gangbangers in Hartford seem to be starving for ammo, many have been only having a couple bullets in it. One case was a snubby and 1 round. But it is at the expense of infringing on law abiding citizens rights which is wrong.

Pretty sure it is illegal to even have pistol ammo on yourself outside the home or range without a permit. (Without a permit/cert)

we can't purchase ammo in mass or ny due to similar laws. RI is still ok as far as I know.

KLYDE · Nov 21, 2015

Welcome to oppression. In MA you can't even buy brass without a permit. A couple years until retirement and then I'm gone. Good luck.

BigBill · Nov 30, 2015

A hunting license should be good enough for shotgun ammo. Stupid laws

Hillbilly77 · Dec 1, 2015

BigBill said:
A hunting license should be good enough for shotgun ammo. Stupid laws

Being 18 years old (as per federal law) should be good enough for shotgun ammo. Stupid laws.

eyegots2no · Dec 8, 2015

I have been told by some gun stores that there are now NICS checks in several states in order to buy ammo and this is the large increase in NICS checks.

Inusuit · Dec 9, 2015

Government permission to purchase ammunition. I'm very glad I live in Wyoming.

Damn Yankee · Dec 22, 2015

And this just came out in The great state of new york.

Brooklyn lawmakers seek to tightly restrict sales of ammo statewide | Brooklyn Daily Eagle

SJK2 · Dec 22, 2015

snowwhite said:
So, me being the CT pistol permit carrier in the house had no idea until today that a CT resident can't buy shot gun ammo without a permit. My son goes to the local shop and they wouldn't sell him the slugs for his Mossberg 590. He was shocked and pissed. CT, since the Newtown incident has really become strict. Has anyone else experienced this? I haven't had much time to go to the range lately and haven't purchased any bullets lately to be aware of this change.
Now I am wondering if I buy them for him if they need to know what I own?

Your whole family needs to go here:

http://www.ccdl.us/membership

opaul · Dec 28, 2015

Do they require used brass to be turned in as well? JK

gnystrom · Dec 29, 2015

You guys need to pick a candidate, VOTE the bums out of office and let them know why.

kalkavekkian · Dec 30, 2015

What a shame! Does this permit cost anything? Glad i am in MI.

Comrad · Dec 30, 2015

Any questions why people are hoarding ammo? It's only going to spread. I'm taking my NJ self to the LGS for a little something for the shelf.

Muss Muggins · Dec 30, 2015

I have always maintained that the anti-gunners were wasting their time on guns, and should focus on ammunition.

68sixspeed · Dec 30, 2015

kalkavekkian said:
What a shame! Does this permit cost anything? Glad i am in MI.

$35 for 5 years for an ammo or long gun cert, probably costs the state more than that to run the background checks and make the permit.

Luckily a non-issue for most everyone I know already has their CCW permit, but I can understand why it has a lot of people upset.

mauser9 · Dec 30, 2015

Yeah Conn. sounds just as bad as Ma. Won't sell any ammo to non-residents.

Whitwabit · Jan 20, 2016

Sounds like the gang bangers will soon start being burglars .. stealing ammo from homes if they know the people in them have firearms ..

DWalt · Jan 22, 2016

So is it illegal for a CT resident to go to, say, PA to buy and bring back all of the ammunition they want? How about reloading? Is it regulated also?

Squarebutt · Jan 22, 2016

Yes, a CT resident can buy ammo and reloading gear in other states. Not including MA. They can buy a MA hunting license, even apply for a non-resident carry license (@$100/year), but no ammo. Out of state residents can get a CT ammo purchase permit for $35, and shop in CT stores.
Pretty simple, huh?

Road Rat · Feb 4, 2016

Whoa, remember when we were in school being taught about the American Revolution and how it took place in the New England states???

Looks like that might happen again.................

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