Know the Laws: Connecticut
UPDATED September 6, 2006
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Basic Info
back to topI am a victim of domestic violence and my abuser has a gun. Do I have legal options for getting the gun away from my abuser?
Yes. If you have a Restraining Order against your abuser, or if your abuser has been convicted of a felony or domestic violence misdemeanor, then Federal law and state law says that it is illegal for your abuser to buy or have a gun in their possession.*
Note: There are certain requirements that your Restraining order must meet for it to qualify under the law. See the next question to read more about what those requirements are.
If you are not sure if your abuser has been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor, see What crimes are considered domestic violence misdemeanors?
To read the definition of a felony, see What is the definition of a felony?
* 18 USC Sec. 922(g)(8); 18 USC Sec. 922(g)(9); C.G.S.A. § 29-36f