Bill > HB05140

This bill proposes to modify existing Connecticut state law regarding hunting regulations by specifically authorizing hunters to use a single-shot handgun to hunt deer on private property when they possess a private land revolver permit. A single-shot handgun is a firearm that can only be loaded and fired one round at a time, which differs from multi-shot or semi-automatic handguns. The bill aims to expand hunting options for individuals who have already obtained the appropriate permit, allowing them to use this type of firearm on privately owned land for deer hunting. By amending section 26-82a of the general statutes, the legislation creates a new legal pathway for hunters to use a single-shot handgun as a hunting tool, potentially providing more flexibility for hunters who prefer or require this specific type of firearm for deer hunting on private lands.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05140&which_year=2025