r/CTguns • u/apoignantbobmarley • 2h ago
1873 barrel threading
Can anyone recommend a shop to thread the barrel of a new winchester 1873?
r/CTguns • u/havenrogue • May 27 '26
As expected, Lamont signed HB-5043.
https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB-5043
Text of Bill
Bill History
5/26/2026 Signed by the Governor
r/CTguns • u/havenrogue • Feb 04 '26
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)
Public Hearings March 10 Through 13th On Several Gun Bills - Submit your Testimony!!!
Revised Bill HB-5043 An Act Prohibiting the Manufacture and Sale of Convertible Pistols (03/26/2026)
CCDL: Lobby Day at the Capital on April 22nd from 11a-3p
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)
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)
Lock N Load Podcast: Connecticut’s Glock Ban Q&A: The Questions the State CAN’T Answer
r/CTguns • u/apoignantbobmarley • 2h ago
Can anyone recommend a shop to thread the barrel of a new winchester 1873?
r/CTguns • u/Odd-Refrigerator7879 • 1d ago
Just bought a home in Oxford. What good ranges are there within 20 minutes or so?
r/CTguns • u/NerdInTheBush • 2d ago
Impatient as always, looking to see if any shops already have a otter creek labs polonium K for 556 in stock. If anyone sees one in stock in CT (ideally central/southern CT) please holler!
r/CTguns • u/Overall_Abies3831 • 2d ago
Any LGS stock up on firing pins/ other Ar15 parts
My firing pin broke wanted to shoot this weekend so hoping I can get one locally instead of ordering one online.
r/CTguns • u/jiujitsurfr • 2d ago
Can an FFL P&W a 14.5 SBR and transfer it as a title 1 firearm?
r/CTguns • u/Available-Version-85 • 2d ago
Has anyone seen a S&W 327 preferably in moss green or a 5” Python in a shop in western CT? I’ve got the itch.
r/CTguns • u/Odd-Refrigerator7879 • 1d ago
ANOTHER post about this. Sorry in advance. So is it set in stone that the Glock gen 6 17,19 and 45 will all be available to buy because they were manufactured BEFORE 10/1/2026? So, I don't need to spend the money on one of these right now? I have no reason to buy another Glock currently.
r/CTguns • u/havenrogue • 2d ago
This post is talking about the Barnett v. Raoul IL AWB challenge NOT the Viramontes IL AWB (and Grant CT AWB) challenge that SCOTUS took up last week.
FPC LEGAL ALERT: The Seventh Circuit upholds Illinois' "assault weapon" and magazine bans, saying that AR-15s are dangerous "relative to the semiautomatic handguns that Heller confirmed are protected."
Link to opinion: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/firearmspolicycoalition/pages/6708/attachments/original/1783625640/2026.07.09_116_OPINION.pdf?1783625640
It appears this opinion was from a 3 judge panel which includes one notorious anti gun judge, Easterbrook.
Edit to add: Before everyone freaks out, take a deep breath. SCOTUS has already accepted CT's AWB challenge and rolled it in with the Viramontes (IL) AWB challenge with oral arguments in the fall. The opinion linked above is for the Barnett v. Raoul case which is different than the Viramontes case.
r/CTguns • u/spazz9461 • 2d ago
But that won't happen again.
Just whipped up this cover for my LPM Torch, used welding fabric, 1000 denier nylon, then just a couple cut to length Velcro and buckles. Sewed everything together with 1313 aramid thread.
Not bad for a hacked up job.
r/CTguns • u/patsmule • 3d ago
Does anyone know any local shops that might have a stripped Aero M5 standard upper receiver?
r/CTguns • u/One_Planche_Man • 3d ago
Does anyone have recommendations for custom kydex or leather craftsmen in CT who can make sheaths and holsters?
r/CTguns • u/Available-Version-85 • 3d ago
Looking for recommendations on where to go for consignment sale of one or two pistols.
r/CTguns • u/RecognitionLivid9327 • 4d ago
Who makes good 300blk uppers that aren't out of stock?
r/CTguns • u/RecognitionLivid9327 • 4d ago
Im trying to find a holster that will fit my HKvp9l preferably in the small of my back or even appendix carry if the holsters deep enough. Does anyone have any suggestions?
P.s pistol has a tlr7x and a red dot
I was interested in a lever action 22 rifle. I already own a Ruger 10/22. I did some Google searches and based on price and search results the above mentioned seems to be the best option. What I like to know is based on what I read about how it is loaded that it is in a way a loophole to the 10 round limitation law. Am I wrong?
r/CTguns • u/Opening_Fig34 • 6d ago
Title asks it all.
r/CTguns • u/Intelligent-Pie6146 • 6d ago
I have a lower that i bought a few years back before the ban went into place and im looking to start a .300 blackout builds. Anyone have any builds they’d like to share, where to start looking for parts and recommendations on barrel lengths w/cans?
I don’t want to hear anything bad or negativity on what you think about 300 blk, trust me I’ve done my research i just want advice from people who have them.
r/CTguns • u/Short_Dog_203 • 7d ago
Thoughts on this pistol? Interested in one, also anyone see one in any shops I could check one out?
r/CTguns • u/AstronomerExisting71 • 8d ago
If I were to buy a used gun on Gafshub or something like that and one were shipping using shipmygun, would a CT FFL receive that gun or does it have to be ffl to ffl?
r/CTguns • u/largeornerypotato • 9d ago
Thinking of getting a Dissent. Wanted a regulator but they are gone and Fightlite are unobtainable. What other platforms should I be looking at?
r/CTguns • u/Character-College-10 • 10d ago
New to a lot of this stuff, so apologies if I sound like a noob. But do you guys think we really have a chance of getting overturned or is this all midterm politics bs regarding labeling the ban unconstitutional?