I know a guy that got jammed up due to some domestic issues and had his guns removed from the home. He finally got them back but doesn't have a secure place to store them currently. Is a friend of his able to have at their residence if they do not have any CT credentials (LTC, Long arm certificate , etc)

Was it a requirement of the court or who ever that when the guns returned they had to be stored in a secure place?

If not then there is only one statute dealing with secure storage in the home and if one doesn't meet the requirements of that statute they don't have to securely store their firearms in the manor spelled out in that statute.

Sec. 29-37i. (Formerly Sec. 29-37c). Responsibilities re storage of firearms.


As to your main question about having a friend store them. Probably best to suggest (if you haven't already) that your friend consult with a knowledgeable firearm's lawyer if they want a legal answer or legal advise.

Could the person do what you ask? Yes. Is it legal to do so in this gun hating state? Is it considered a "transfer" when one stores someone else's firearms in their home for that other person? Unknown to those two questions.

Another option is to call around to local FFL's/gun shops and see if any offer a storage service, typically for a fee.

Edit to add: Note that if any of the firearms are post ban assault weapons or NFA items that introduces another set of issues due to the registration requirement of those items and where assault weapons can be possessed and by who they can be possessed.

Thank you for the detailed response.  You alluded to the issues I fear with CT that it would be considered a transfer, which could certainly pose a problem. I will pass along the info to both parties and highly suggest getting legal advice if they wish to move forward

I would suspect he would have to take a residence at your location in CT for it not to be considered a transfer. No permit is required for out-of-state or in-state as long as the guns are CT Legal.

I WOULD STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST GUN STORAGE IN CT - THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE. REQUIRED CT PERMIT TO GET THEM BACK.

I WOULD STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST GUN STORAGE IN CT - THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE. REQUIRED CT PERMIT TO GET THEM BACK - BLUE CORD FIREARMS.

When my house burned down last year, my sisters friend's husband stored them in his safe for me for 12 months. He is a police officer but so long as they have a permit its legal.

Delta arsenal rents storage for your guns at 25 per month per gun. It would have cost me thousands of dollars.

Friend did it for free but i gave him a gift for his trouble.

Find a friend you trust.