It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure the firearm to be transferred is legal for you to possess in the State of Connecticut.  If the firearm is a “Pre-Ban” it must be recognized as such by the State of Connecticut.  A letter signed by the manufacturer or original purchase invoice showing the firearm/receiver was manufactured before September 13, 1994, can be used.

We are not accountable or responsible for an individual receiving a firearm that they cannot legally possess in Connecticut due to state or federal laws/regulations.

Please ensure you can legally possess the firearm in question.

​If you cannot legally take possession of a firearm you purchased, we can ship the firearm back to the sender for a fee, or we can consign the firearm and sell it to an eligible individual.

​We also cannot transfer any high capacity magazines that come with any firearms unless you fall under the Military or Law Enforcement Officer exemption.  Please communicate with the shipper prior to having the firearm shipped to verify any magazines included are 10 rounds or less.

Currently, we do not offer any modifications or gunsmithing services to alter any firearm or magazines to legalize their possession.

After your purchase is complete, notify that business or individual that you will be using Brown Dog Tactical in Southington, CT as your FFL.  The FFL shipping the firearm will need a copy of Brown Dog Tactical’s FFL and can receive one by emailing d.posadas@browndogtactical.com.  This email should include a detailed description of the item being shipped and your information as the buyer. We only give our FFL to other FFL’s and not individuals.

​-Sender must include a copy of their FFL with the firearm being shipped. They must also include the buyer’s full name and contact information.

​-If the sender can legally ship the firearm on their own, (some Gunbroker purchases) they sender must include a copy of their State Driver’s License with the shipment.

​-If one of the above items is not included in the shipment, the firearm will not be transferred until we receive the required documentation.

​-Please provide any tracking information you receive from the seller and we will contact you when the firearm is received to set up an appointment to complete the transfer.  We are a home-based FFL and only do transfers by appointment.  We will do everything to schedule the transfer as soon as possible after the firearm is received.

“Can Police Officers buy Assault Weapons?

Yes. Sworn members may purchase Assault Weapons in connection with their official duties, but must obtain a letter from the Commissioner, or authority authorizing the purchase stating that the sworn member, officer, inspector, or constable will use the assault weapon in the discharge of officials duties and that a records check indicates that the sworn member, inspector, officer or constable has not been convicted of a crime of family violence.”

When purchasing any “assault” firearm, you must have a current letter signed by your chief of police stating the firearm will be used for “on and/or off duty use, that you have no domestic charges and you are in good standing with the Police Department.  This letter must be dated within 1 week of the actual transfer of the firearm.

Connecticut Correction Officers that wish to purchase a post ban or “assault” firearm must have a letter signed by the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections.

At the time of the transfer, you must have a valid (not expired) Military ID/Common Access Card and a copy of your orders stationing you in the State of Connecticut.  Military personnel are exempt from most the CT Assault weapons regulations.  Military personnel may also purchase and possess magazines with a capacity over 10 rounds.