Substitute House Bill No. 6667 is an extensive piece of legislation that amends various aspects of firearm laws, with changes effective from October 1, 2023. The bill revises the conditions under which individuals may carry pistols or revolvers, requiring a permit except in specific locations such as one's dwelling house, land, or place of business. It also expands the definition of "firearm training" and outlines the transportation of firearms, requiring them to be unloaded and not readily accessible in a vehicle. The bill mandates that permit holders must carry their permit and present it upon request to law enforcement. It also introduces new regulations for firearms without serial numbers or identification marks, requiring owners to declare possession or obtain a unique serial number by January 1, 2024. The bill revises penalties for firearms offenses, reclassifying certain violations and specifying mandatory minimum sentences for others. It also updates the process for obtaining a unique serial number for manufactured firearms and removes the previous 90-day waiting period after the system to distribute unique serial numbers becomes operational.

The bill further addresses the sale and transfer of firearms, setting forth requirements for permits, confidentiality of personal information, and fee structures for permit renewals. It introduces conditions under which stop sales orders can be issued for firearms, including civil penalties and classifying certain violations as a class C felony. The bill repeals and replaces Section 29-33 of the general statutes, removing the requirement for a valid permit to purchase or receive a pistol or revolver and introducing a limit on the number of authorization numbers for retail sales within a thirty-day period. It also outlines the requirements for purchasing or receiving a long gun, including holding a valid eligibility certificate or permit, and specifies procedures for private transfers involving federally licensed firearm dealers. The bill amends the waiting period for long gun transfers and includes provisions for the storage of firearms and the sale of ammunition, as well as the verification process for firearm-related permits and certificates. It also introduces changes to the definition of "assault weapon" and outlines the legal possession of such weapons, including penalties for violations and conditions for obtaining a certificate of possession.

Statutes affected:
Governor's Bill: 29-35, 29-36a, 29-33, 29-31, 29-36l, 29-37a, 29-37i, 29-38b, 54-66a, 53-202a, 53-202c, 53-202m
JUD Joint Favorable Substitute: 29-35, 29-36a, 29-33, 29-31, 29-36l, 29-37a, 29-37i, 29-38b, 29-38m, 54-66a, 53-202a, 53-202c, 53-341b, 54-64a, 54-64f, 54-127, 53-202m
File No. 641: 29-35, 29-36a, 29-33, 29-31, 29-36l, 29-37a, 29-37i, 29-38b, 29-38m, 54-66a, 53-202a, 53-202c, 53-341b, 54-64a, 54-64f, 54-127, 53-202m
APP Joint Favorable: 29-35, 29-36a, 29-33, 29-31, 29-36l, 29-37a, 29-37i, 29-38b, 29-38m, 54-66a, 53-202a, 53-202c, 53-341b, 54-64a, 54-64f, 54-127, 53-202m
File No. 841: 29-35, 29-37, 29-36a, 29-31, 29-33, 29-36l, 29-37a, 29-37i, 29-38b, 29-38m, 54-66a, 53-202a, 53-202c, 53-202w, 53-341b, 54-64a, 54-64f, 54-127, 53-202g, 53-202m
Public Act No. 23-53: 29-35, 29-37, 29-36a, 29-31, 29-33, 29-36l, 29-37a, 29-37i, 29-38b, 29-38m, 54-66a, 53-202a, 53-202c, 53-202w, 53-341b, 54-64a, 54-64f, 54-127, 53-202g, 53-202m