Connecticut Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

How long does a Connecticut handgun permit remain valid before it needs to be renewed?

1. 3 years

2. 5 years

3. 10 years

4. Indefinitely

The correct answer is: 5 years

In Connecticut, a handgun permit remains valid for 5 years before it needs to be renewed. This renewal period allows the state to ensure that permit holders are still eligible and meet all necessary requirements to carry a handgun legally. It is important for permit holders to keep track of their permit expiration date to avoid any legal issues related to carrying a handgun with an expired permit. Option A is incorrect because a Connecticut handgun permit is valid for 5 years, not 3 years. Option C is also incorrect as the permit is not valid for 10 years. Option D is incorrect as well because a handgun permit in Connecticut is not valid indefinitely; it needs to be renewed every 5 years.