Connecticut General Statutes, § 7-148(c)(7)(H)(xiii),
charges the Board of Selectmen with the responsibility to "promote
the peace, safety, good government and welfare of the municipality
and its inhabitants." The Board of Selectmen believes that the misuse
of firearms by individuals who are not properly trained and qualified
to use them can endanger public health and safety, and that safe storage
practices are essential to public welfare. The Board recommends securing
firearms and ammunition in a manner that will prevent unauthorized
access when not in use, preferably in a locked gun safe or similar
enclosure.
For the purposes of this chapter, certain words are defined
as follows:
ASSAULT WEAPON
Shall have the same meaning as that provided under state
law.
FIREARM
Shall have the same meaning as that provided under state
law.
LANDOWNER
The legal or beneficial owner of a parcel of land, or a tenant
of such owner, or an authorized agent or invited guest of such owner
or of such tenant.
MACHINE GUN
Shall have the same meaning as that provided under state
law.
Nothing herein shall be construed to permit the use, possession
or discharge of any firearm for any purpose otherwise prohibited or
regulated under any statute or regulation of the State of Connecticut
or any state agency or the United States Government.
Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of $250 for each such violation. This penalty shall apply to the parent or legal guardian of any minor who violates the provisions of §
79-3C.