State Gun Laws

Whether or not it’s illegal to have firearms when there is a temporary order depends on whether the order was issued ex parte, without prior notice or a hearing, whether it was issued after notice and a hearing.

Connecticut state law prohibits someone from getting a certificate to carry a pistol or revolver if there is an ex parte restraining order against him/her that was issued due to the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against another person. The law says this specifically includes an ex parte domestic violence relief from abuse order and an ex parte civil protection order due to sexual abuse, sexual assault, or stalking.¹ If s/he already has a certificate to carry a pistol or revolver, it will be revoked once an ex parte order is issued and s/he will be required to turn in his/her certificate to law enforcement within five days of receiving notice of the revocation.²

However, is not illegal to have any firearm or ammunition in one’s possession with an ex parte temporary restraining order. If your temporary order was issued after notice and a hearing, then it is illegal.³

¹ C.G.S.A. § 29-36f(b)(6)
² C.G.S.A. § 29-36i(a), (b)
³ C.G.S.A. §§ 53a-217(a); 53a-217c(a)