Gun Laws/Connecticut/Reviewed September 16, 2026
Are AR-15s and assault weapons legal in Connecticut?
Quick answer
Restricted
Connecticut has an assault weapon ban in effect.
3 of Connecticut's 3 neighboring states have the same status. Check each one before you cross a state line with assault weapons.
Not legal advice. Source: GunPartPicker state law review, September 16, 2026
Assault weapon bans by state
Featureless parts for a Connecticut legal build
A compliant AR-15 is still legal to build in Connecticut. These are the parts that make one featureless.
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Connecticut law in detail
- Yes (Assault Weapon Ban) — Named semi-auto rifles and copies are banned. Pre-ban assault weapons registered before April 2013 may be kept but can only be transferred to dealers or out-of-state buyers.
The federal rule
There is no federal assault weapon ban; the 1994 federal ban expired in 2004. States that restrict them either name specific models or define an assault weapon by features such as a pistol grip, an adjustable stock, a flash hider or a threaded barrel, which is why featureless and fixed magazine builds exist.
Assault weapons in neighboring states
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Frequently asked questions
Are AR-15s and assault weapons legal in Connecticut?
Restricted. Connecticut has an assault weapon ban in effect. Reviewed September 16, 2026.
What is the federal rule on assault weapons?
There is no federal assault weapon ban; the 1994 federal ban expired in 2004. States that restrict them either name specific models or define an assault weapon by features such as a pistol grip, an adjustable stock, a flash hider or a threaded barrel, which is why featureless and fixed magazine builds exist.
How many states restrict assault weapons?
Nationwide by our review: 36 states: no ban; 4: partial or local; 10: ban in effect.
More Connecticut gun laws
Legal disclaimer: This page summarizes state law for general information and is not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can be stricter. Confirm with the Connecticut statutes, the state attorney general or a licensed attorney before buying, building or traveling.