Is a Kentucky Non-Resident Permit Valid in Connecticut?

Why

• Kentucky does not issue carry permits to non-residents (kentucky residents (or us citizens / lawfully admitted persons on active military duty assigned to a kentucky posting) only - ksp ccdw qualifications).

Connecticut recognizes no out-of-state permit of any kind. CGS 29-35(a) requires a permit 'issued as provided in section 29-28'; out-of-state permit holders must obtain a Connecticut non-resident permit before carrying.

Carry rules in Connecticut

Your Kentucky habits may not match Connecticut's law. Check these three areas before you carry there.

• No duty to volunteer. The holder must carry the permit while carrying and must present it upon request of a law enforcement officer who has reasonable suspicion of a crime (CGS 29-35(b)).
• Connecticut limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds — a limit that applies to visitors, and one of the easiest laws to break by accident.
• Connecticut is not a permitless-carry state: concealed carry there requires a permit Connecticut recognizes.
• A permit holder may carry a loaded handgun in a vehicle. Without a permit, a pistol may only be transported under narrow exceptions and must be unloaded and not readily accessible from the passenger compartment (or in a locked container) (CGS 29-35(a)(3)-(4)).

Off-limits places in Connecticut

• K-12 school grounds and school-sponsored activities (CGS 53a-217b, class D felony)
• Any premises where the owner or person in control prohibits firearms (CGS 29-28(e))
• Federal facilities and any place where firearms are prohibited by federal law

Frequently asked questions

Is a Kentucky non-resident permit valid in Connecticut?

Kentucky doesn't put this permit on the table for non-residents (kentucky residents (or US citizens / lawfully admitted persons on active military duty assigned to a Kentucky posting) only - KSP CCDW qualifications). See our non-resident permit guide for the states that do, and which of their permits Connecticut accepts.

Do I have to tell police in Connecticut that I am carrying?

No duty to volunteer. The holder must carry the permit while carrying and must present it upon request of a law enforcement officer who has reasonable suspicion of a crime (CGS 29-35(b)).

Does Connecticut limit magazine capacity?

Connecticut limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds — a limit that applies to visitors, and one of the easiest laws to break by accident.

Does Kentucky issue non-resident carry permits?

No. Kentucky issues carry permits to residents only (kentucky residents (or US citizens / lawfully admitted persons on active military duty assigned to a Kentucky posting) only - KSP CCDW qualifications). Non-residents who want multi-state coverage usually obtain a non-resident permit from a state that offers one, such as those listed in our non-resident permit guide.