(a) For the purposes of this section:
(1) “Facsimile of a firearm” means (A) any nonfunctional imitation of an original firearm which was manufactured, designed and produced since 1898, or (B) any nonfunctional representation of a firearm other than an imitation of an original firearm, provided such representation could reasonably be perceived to be a real firearm. Such term does not include any look-a-like, nonfiring, collector replica of an antique firearm developed prior to 1898, or traditional BB. or pellet-firing air gun that expels a metallic or paint-contained projectile through the force of air pressure.
(2) “Firearm” means firearm as defined in section 53a-3.
(b) No person shall give, offer for sale or sell any facsimile of a firearm. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any facsimile of a firearm, which, because of its distinct color, exaggerated size or other design feature, cannot reasonably be perceived to be a real firearm.
(c) Except in self defense, no person shall carry, draw, exhibit or brandish a facsimile of a firearm or simulate a firearm in a threatening manner, with intent to frighten, vex or harass another person.
(d) No person shall draw, exhibit or brandish a facsimile of a firearm or simulate a firearm in the presence of a peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician or paramedic engaged in the performance of his duties knowing or having reason to know that such peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician or paramedic is engaged in the performance of his duties, with intent to impede such person in the performance of such duties.
(e) Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
(P.A. 88-237.)
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 943 - Offenses Against Public Peace and Safety
Section 53-181. - Soliciting rides in motor vehicles.
Section 53-182. - Use of highways by pedestrians.
Section 53-190. - Power boats on Killingly Pond, Alexander's Lake or Lake Wononscopomuc.
Section 53-191. - Motorboats on Bolton Ponds and Gardner's Lake.
Section 53-192 and 53-193. - Speed of boats in Wethersfield Cove. Lights on boats on Highland Lake.
Section 53-194. - Preservation of Bantam Lake.
Section 53-198. - Smoking in motor buses, railroad cars and school buses.
Section 53-199. - Theaters and moving picture shows; seating capacity; standing room.
Section 53-200. - Prize fighting.
Section 53-201. - Witnessing or aiding prize fights.
Section 53-202. - Machine guns.
Section 53-202a. - Assault weapons: Definitions.
Section 53-202aa. - Firearms trafficking: Class C or B felony.
Section 53-202c. - Possession of assault weapon prohibited. Exemptions. Class D felony.
Section 53-202e. - Relinquishment of assault weapon to law enforcement agency.
Section 53-202g. - Report of loss or theft of assault weapon or other firearm. Penalty.
Section 53-202o. - Affirmative defense in prosecution for possession of specified assault weapon.
Section 53-202x. - Declaration of possession of large capacity magazine. Regulations.
Section 53-203. - Unlawful discharge of firearms.
Section 53-204. - Hunting or discharging firearm from public highway.
Section 53-205. - Loaded shotguns, rifles and muzzleloaders prohibited in vehicles and snowmobiles.
Section 53-206. - Carrying of dangerous weapons prohibited.
Section 53-206a. - Application for permit. Notice of decision to applicant.
Section 53-206e. - Limitation on sale and use of laser pointers.
Section 53-206h. - Bump stocks or other rates of fire enhancement prohibition. Notice.
Section 53-206k. - Conditions for sale or transfer of electronic defense weapons. Penalty.
Section 53-209a. - Manufacture of chemical, biological or radioactive weapon.
Section 53-210. - Refusal to relinquish telephone party line.
Section 53-212. - Use of Roentgen-rays, x-rays and radium.
Section 53-212a. - Use of fluoroscopic x-ray shoe-fitting devices prohibited.
Section 53-215. - Abandonment of refrigerator.
Section 53-215a. - Manufacture or sale of defective recapped tires.