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HB 5210

AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OF AMMUNITION AT GUN CLUBS AND FIREARM RANGES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anne Dauphinais and 3 co-sponsors

HB 5210 exempts Connecticut gun clubs and ranges from licensing requirements to sell ammunition to their members and patrons on-site.

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Bill Summary · HB 5210

Legislative bill overview

HB 5210 allows gun clubs and firearm ranges in Connecticut to sell ammunition directly to members and patrons on their premises. Currently, Connecticut law restricts ammunition sales to licensed firearms dealers. This bill would create an exemption for these shooting facilities to conduct ammunition retail operations.

Why is this important

This change affects accessibility and convenience for recreational shooters and hunters who use these facilities. It could reduce the need for shooters to make separate trips to licensed ammunition dealers, and may provide operational revenue benefits to gun clubs and ranges. The bill also touches on broader questions about how states regulate ammunition distribution and sales channels.

Potential points of contention

  • Licensing and regulation concerns: Critics may argue that gun clubs and ranges lack the regulatory oversight that licensed ammunition dealers undergo, potentially creating accountability gaps
  • Age verification and background check procedures: Questions about whether facilities currently equipped to verify buyer eligibility for ammunition purchases would meet state compliance standards
  • Economic impact on licensed dealers: Firearms retailers may oppose exemptions that create competition from unlicensed sellers, or argue they create unfair competitive advantage for club operators

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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