Looking for Website on State Laws Regarding Assault Weapons

[statelineblues]

I know there are a few good websites regarding state CCW laws, like www.packing.org, but where can I find info on possession of "assault weapons" in different states.

The reason I'm asking is that my company was bought out and as of the end of this month I'll be out of a job. I'm thinking of moving back to Connecticut, but I haven't been there in almost 20 years and I hear the gun laws have changed dramatically. Also, I own a couple of - what could be classified as - "assault weapons" so I don't want to break any laws; but I really don't want to give up my guns just for a job...

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Hkmp5sd]

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/statelaws/25thedition/index.htm

 

[wdlsguy]

It's an anti-gun organization, but the Legal Community Against Violence website contains very useful information of this type.

 

[mp510]

CT is pretty anti-RKBA, but we are miles ahead of NJ. We have a discretionary issue CCW system, but under most instances, the permits are issued. However, you do need a permit to purchase a handgun, and if you don't have a pistol permit or hunting license, there is a 14 day waiting period on long gun purchases.

On assault weapons, you can't have any of the named models or in some instances "types". ie AK-47 type rifle. Type is defined as a weapon that looks like, operates like, and can interchange parts with. On the plus side, there is no mag capacity bans. Some gunshops have AK's in 5.56 or 5.45. You don't get to have evil features on your AR's here either. It's good to contact the DPS Special Licensing and Firearms Unit if you need any specific advice, and I definetely recommend getting a written response. Sometimes, they will give you erronious and even dippy answers.

 

[statelineblues]

Thank mp510 - had a CT CCW when I lived there, and had it changed to a non-resident when I moved to NJ. So I guess I'll just get it switched back if I do end up there.
Good to hear about the magazines, but unfortunately I own a Bushmaster AR - and judging from what I've been able to find about the CT AWB, it's "Verbotten". Which stinks.
PA is still looking pretty good, but SWMBO doesn't want to move there.:banghead:

 

[raxafarian]

CT

Only allowed one 'evil feature' and that will probably be the pistol grip.

Your bushmaster may be ok depending on what you have on it.

here's a link to the statute:
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2005/pub/Chap943.htm#Sec53-202a.htm

Sec. 53-202a. Assault weapons: Definition. (a) As used in this section and sections 53-202b to 53-202k, inclusive, "assault weapon" means:

(1) Any selective-fire firearm capable of fully automatic, semiautomatic or burst fire at the option of the user or any of the following specified semiautomatic firearms: Algimec Agmi; Armalite AR-180; Australian Automatic Arms SAP Pistol; Auto-Ordnance Thompson type; Avtomat Kalashnikov AK-47 type; Barrett Light-Fifty model 82A1; Beretta AR-70; Bushmaster Auto Rifle and Auto Pistol; Calico models M-900, M-950 and 100-P; Chartered Industries of Singapore SR-88; Colt AR-15 and Sporter; Daewoo K-1, K-2, Max-1 and Max-2; Encom MK-IV, MP-9 and MP-45; Fabrique Nationale FN/FAL, FN/LAR, or FN/FNC; FAMAS MAS 223; Feather AT-9 and Mini-AT; Federal XC-900 and XC-450; Franchi SPAS-12 and LAW-12; Galil AR and ARM; Goncz High-Tech Carbine and High-Tech Long Pistol; Heckler & Koch HK-91, HK-93, HK-94 and SP-89; Holmes MP-83; MAC-10, MAC-11 and MAC-11 Carbine type; Intratec TEC-9 and Scorpion; Iver Johnson Enforcer model 3000; Ruger Mini-14/5F folding stock model only; Scarab Skorpion; SIG 57 AMT and 500 series; Spectre Auto Carbine and Auto Pistol; Springfield Armory BM59, SAR-48 and G-3; Sterling MK-6 and MK-7; Steyr AUG; Street Sweeper and Striker 12 revolving cylinder shotguns; USAS-12; UZI Carbine, Mini-Carbine and Pistol; Weaver Arms Nighthawk; Wilkinson "Linda" Pistol;

(2) A part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault weapon, as defined in subdivision (1) of this subsection, or any combination of parts from which an assault weapon, as defined in subdivision (1) of this subsection, may be rapidly assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person;

(3) Any semiautomatic firearm not listed in subdivision (1) of this subsection that meets the following criteria:

(A) A semiautomatic rifle that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least two of the following:

(i) A folding or telescoping stock;

(ii) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon;

(iii) A bayonet mount;

(iv) A flash suppressor or threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppressor; and

(v) A grenade launcher;

other links of interest:
http://www.ct.gov/dps/cwp/view.asp?a=2158&Q=294488&dpsNav=|