Google's category and hours fields have no way to flag a Class 3 Special Occupational Tax license — the federal designation that lets a dealer sell suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and other NFA items — so it disappears into the same generic 'gun store' pin as any shop that only carries standard firearms. Every store on this page has that status confirmed from its own website, FFL/SOT listing, or direct contact, not guessed from a review mentioning a suppressor in passing.
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Elg Firearms Service And Instruction
1227 Burnside Ave Ste 1, East Hartford, CT 06108-1586
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ELG Campaign
1227 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, CT 06108-1586
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Bravo Defense
1900 Mt Vernon Rd, Southington, CT 06489-1066
Mon-Fri: 5PM - 7PM
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Brown Dog Tactical
258 Jude Ln, Southington, CT 06489
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Delta Arsenal
342 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford, CT 06492-4055
MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10AM TO 9PM
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Freedom Ballistics
168 N Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
Bethany 1
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Tom's Firearms Llc
9 Munson Rd, Bethany, CT 06524-3177
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Ramondetta Firearms
15 Tamarac Dr, Glastonbury, CT 06033-1942
Higganum 1
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Liberty depot llc
2 Blue Hills Rd, Higganum, CT 06441-4049
Saturday 8a.m.- 2p.m.
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DLT Supply LLC
CT-163, Montville, CT 06353
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Newington Gun Exchange
210 Market Sq, Newington, CT 06111-2916
Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Norwalk 1
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M2 Tactical Solutions
345 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851-1547
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Joey Guns
1221 Norwich Rd, Plainfield, CT 06374-1928
Tue-Sat 10am-5:30pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Portland 1
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Central Connecticut Arms, Llc
130 Marlborough St, Portland, CT 06480-4804
Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm
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Alpha Dog Arms
577 Berkshire Rd, Southbury, CT 06488-2045
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Delta Level Defense, LLC
40 Embree St, Stratford, CT 06615
Suffield 1
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Savage Arms
118 Mountain Rd, Suffield, CT 06078-2068
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Arcana Arms
1691 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT 06704-1044
Tue-Sat 10am-6pm
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P&G Firearms
667 Main St, Watertown, CT 06795-2625
Wolcott 1
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Sportsmens Outpost Inc.
415 Wolcott Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716-2675
Monday- Closed Tuesday-Friday- 10am-7pm
Also in Connecticut
Good to know
What is a Class 3 gun dealer?
It's a dealer holding a Special Occupational Tax (SOT) status on top of their federal firearms license, which lets them legally sell NFA-regulated items like suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and machine guns. Not every gun store carries this license, since it adds extra paperwork, fees, and ATF oversight.
How long does it take to get an NFA item like a suppressor?
After you pass the background check and the dealer submits your ATF transfer paperwork, approval has historically ranged from a few months to close to a year depending on ATF processing volume. The item stays in the dealer's safe under your name until the transfer clears, so you can't take it home the same day.
How to register firearm?
Firearm registration requirements depend entirely on state and local laws, as federal law does not mandate a universal registry for standard handguns or long guns. In Connecticut, specific transfer reporting or permit steps may apply when purchasing or importing a firearm. You can consult any of the 20 licensed FFL dealers in Connecticut for current compliance guidelines.
Can you get a concealed carry permit online?
Some jurisdictions allow applicants to complete classroom instruction online, but physical range qualification or in-person application filing is often required. Regulations vary across Connecticut, where specific state police or sheriff department criteria must be met. Check with local authorities or 20 registered FFLs across Connecticut for official permit procedures.