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Senate Bill No. 1160, Public Act No. 13-3, is an act concerning gun violence prevention and children's safety. It repeals and replaces Section 29-37a of the general statutes, regulating the sale, delivery, and transfer of long guns. Key provisions include:
- No person under 18 may purchase a long gun, and no person under 21 may purchase a semi-automatic centerfire rifle with a magazine capacity exceeding five rounds, except for certain authorized individuals.
- On and after April 1, 2014, a valid long gun eligibility certificate or other authorized permit is required to purchase or receive a long gun.
- Sellers must ensure the buyer has completed an application and obtained an authorization number from the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection before transferring a long gun.
- The sale, delivery, or transfer of a long gun must be reported to the Commissioner and local authorities, and the buyer must sign a receipt containing their personal and firearm information.
- Private sales of long guns must comply with background check requirements, either through the Commissioner or a federally-licensed firearm dealer.