Connecticut Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

What is the minimum age to possess and transport a handgun in Connecticut?

1. 18 years old

2. 21 years old

3. 16 years old

4. There is no minimum age

The correct answer is: 21 years old

The minimum age to possess and transport a handgun in Connecticut is 21 years old. Option A is incorrect because although 18 years old is the minimum age to purchase a handgun in Connecticut, it is not the minimum age for possession and transportation. Option C is also incorrect because it is below the minimum age for purchasing a handgun. Option D is incorrect because there is indeed a minimum age, which is 21 years old, for possession and transportation of a handgun in Connecticut.