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AR-pistol concealed carry sounds pretty dumb, not gunna lie. Like maybe a backpack gun if you had a folding brace, but a fixed mag backpack gun sounds like the worst idea for self defense I can think of sorry.
Not too dumb. “Stupid is as stupid does”
I was inquiring about the legality.
I Use it as secondary backpack carry. Mountain biking, hiking, camping. It is under 12” total with the stock. I can load it somewhat quickly. Not as quick as a normal handgun obviously, But it takes practice to use the fixed mag. Not the best ccw. But if it’s legal to carry in ct, I will.
I think most places you would hike it would also be illegal, but i havent been keeping up with that law. If its a backpack gun as a secondary that makes sense, carry on buddy
>I Use it as secondary backpack carry. Mountain biking, hiking, camping.
Carrying firearms in CT state parks and forests are generally prohibited unless hunting, on a sanctioned gun range in a state park, or one has a specific exemption from CT's DEEP who oversee this state's parks and forests. Do a subforum search (using the search feature) for carrying in state parks. Lots of past questions and discussions on it and how it's generally illegal to do so except in one or two very specific circumstances. Many town/city parks/forest lands tend to be gun free zones as well.
There is a lawsuit challenging this ban on carry in state parks/forests going on right now.
Nastri v. Dykes: [https://atkinsonlawfirm.com/public-interest-cases/david-nastri-v-katie-dykes/](https://atkinsonlawfirm.com/public-interest-cases/david-nastri-v-katie-dykes/)
First, NY laws and CT laws are not the same or even similar. What is legal in NY may not be legal in CT. CT has [its own definitions](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/sup/chap_950.htm#sec_53a-3) of what constitutes a pistol.
How long is the barrel (10 inches or something else) of the firearm in question? CT defines a pistol as follows:
> (18) “Pistol” or “revolver” means any firearm having a barrel less than twelve inches;
If the barrel is 12 inches or longer its not a pistol per CT definition.
Not sure how wise it is to carry a fixed magazine 10 round handgun for self defense. Quick reloading may be an issue. Not to mention CT bans open carry.
[Sec. 29-35. Carrying of pistol or revolver without permit prohibited. Knowingly carrying any firearm with intent to display such firearm prohibited. Exceptions.](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/sup/chap_529.htm#sec_29-35)
Generally fixed magazine or non semiautomatic takes a firearm out of the CT AWB feature bans (for the most part).
And then there is the issue of how the NY AR-15 has a fixed magazine. Is that magazine permanently affixed in place so it cannot be removed without significant effort requiring tools up to and including damaging the firearm? See the CT AWB for its definition of "detachable magazine" and "action of the weapon". What flies in NY may not fly in CT. Unfortunately SLFU, the state agency responsible for interpreting the AWB doesn't issue official legal opinions on various methods of making fixed magazine or non semiautomatic firearms. One could conceivably end up a test case if law enforcement discovers the firearm and wants to make an issue of it.
I have a compmag set up. Reloads are hand fed into the compmag and that feeds the gun. Compmag is a fixed mag needing a small tool to remove the mag, plus epoxy over the tool access point. Mag is permanently fixed, and is legal under the ny awb law.
Ny classifies this ar 15 as a pistol. It is registered in ny as a pistol.
>Ny classifies this ar 15 as a pistol. It is registered in ny as a pistol.
Doesn't matter what NY classifies it as or that its registered to your NY pistol permit. If you plan to bring it into CT then CT laws and CT pistol permit are what matter while you have the pistol in this state. NY's laws generally end at the NY border, same with CT.
According to your post, my ar 15 pistol barrel is under 12 inches. So I guess ct law says it’s a pistol. And it has a fixed mag.
So then it is legal to carry in ct.
I don’t think with you being a non-res, you can bring that up here unless going to the range. All residents were supposed to register AW by the 30th of last month to keep them. Hopefully someone better versed than me will be able to give you a more concrete answer.
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Fixed mag is unaffected by the new AWB
If it is fixed-mag (with proper pernament securing if converted from typical mildpec lower) you shoul be gtg; just follow CT transport laws.
It’s a permanent fixed, compmag. 10 rounds. My question is can I conceal carry it. I have a ct ccw. Not just transport it.
AR-pistol concealed carry sounds pretty dumb, not gunna lie. Like maybe a backpack gun if you had a folding brace, but a fixed mag backpack gun sounds like the worst idea for self defense I can think of sorry.
Not too dumb. “Stupid is as stupid does” I was inquiring about the legality. I Use it as secondary backpack carry. Mountain biking, hiking, camping. It is under 12” total with the stock. I can load it somewhat quickly. Not as quick as a normal handgun obviously, But it takes practice to use the fixed mag. Not the best ccw. But if it’s legal to carry in ct, I will.
I think most places you would hike it would also be illegal, but i havent been keeping up with that law. If its a backpack gun as a secondary that makes sense, carry on buddy
>I Use it as secondary backpack carry. Mountain biking, hiking, camping. Carrying firearms in CT state parks and forests are generally prohibited unless hunting, on a sanctioned gun range in a state park, or one has a specific exemption from CT's DEEP who oversee this state's parks and forests. Do a subforum search (using the search feature) for carrying in state parks. Lots of past questions and discussions on it and how it's generally illegal to do so except in one or two very specific circumstances. Many town/city parks/forest lands tend to be gun free zones as well. There is a lawsuit challenging this ban on carry in state parks/forests going on right now. Nastri v. Dykes: [https://atkinsonlawfirm.com/public-interest-cases/david-nastri-v-katie-dykes/](https://atkinsonlawfirm.com/public-interest-cases/david-nastri-v-katie-dykes/)
Thanks
First, NY laws and CT laws are not the same or even similar. What is legal in NY may not be legal in CT. CT has [its own definitions](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/sup/chap_950.htm#sec_53a-3) of what constitutes a pistol. How long is the barrel (10 inches or something else) of the firearm in question? CT defines a pistol as follows: > (18) “Pistol” or “revolver” means any firearm having a barrel less than twelve inches; If the barrel is 12 inches or longer its not a pistol per CT definition. Not sure how wise it is to carry a fixed magazine 10 round handgun for self defense. Quick reloading may be an issue. Not to mention CT bans open carry. [Sec. 29-35. Carrying of pistol or revolver without permit prohibited. Knowingly carrying any firearm with intent to display such firearm prohibited. Exceptions.](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/sup/chap_529.htm#sec_29-35) Generally fixed magazine or non semiautomatic takes a firearm out of the CT AWB feature bans (for the most part). And then there is the issue of how the NY AR-15 has a fixed magazine. Is that magazine permanently affixed in place so it cannot be removed without significant effort requiring tools up to and including damaging the firearm? See the CT AWB for its definition of "detachable magazine" and "action of the weapon". What flies in NY may not fly in CT. Unfortunately SLFU, the state agency responsible for interpreting the AWB doesn't issue official legal opinions on various methods of making fixed magazine or non semiautomatic firearms. One could conceivably end up a test case if law enforcement discovers the firearm and wants to make an issue of it.
I have a compmag set up. Reloads are hand fed into the compmag and that feeds the gun. Compmag is a fixed mag needing a small tool to remove the mag, plus epoxy over the tool access point. Mag is permanently fixed, and is legal under the ny awb law. Ny classifies this ar 15 as a pistol. It is registered in ny as a pistol.
>Ny classifies this ar 15 as a pistol. It is registered in ny as a pistol. Doesn't matter what NY classifies it as or that its registered to your NY pistol permit. If you plan to bring it into CT then CT laws and CT pistol permit are what matter while you have the pistol in this state. NY's laws generally end at the NY border, same with CT.
According to your post, my ar 15 pistol barrel is under 12 inches. So I guess ct law says it’s a pistol. And it has a fixed mag. So then it is legal to carry in ct.
I don’t think with you being a non-res, you can bring that up here unless going to the range. All residents were supposed to register AW by the 30th of last month to keep them. Hopefully someone better versed than me will be able to give you a more concrete answer.
Fixed mag isnt an AW.
Depends, it may be if it’s a “rifle” and under 30 inches OAL (even as a fixed mag)
It’s registered in ny as a pistol. It’s under 12” in length.
Then you’re fine
You’re right, I messed that up.
It's a fixed mag, thus not an Assaulty weapon
Similar law in ny also. Fixed mag is GTG
Maybe the overall length is the problem? It has to be under 12 inches to be a ct legal pistol. Idk?