From: DEP EnConPolice <
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To: Rich B
Sent: Tue, May 11, 2010 8:53:56 PM
Subject: RE: Carrying of firearms at state parks
Rich,
Yes this is a particularly busy time for us here at DEP. I was out of the office and apologize for not getting back to you immediately. I will be out of the office again for a few days of training but am here tonight for a meeting and will respond now. The regulation states in part 'carrying of firearms...is not permitted'. The part stating 'except as authorized by the DEP'...would refer to the fact that there are some state parks open to hunting, thus people are allowed or 'authorized' to carry firearms in those parks. EnCon Police would take whatever appropriate action with a violation of regulations. The question of an arrest or detention would depend on the specific circumstances. Our officers use their own judgment on each call. If an officer did make an arrest it may or may not be directly for CGS 23-4-1(c), it would depend on the situation. I realize this doesn't exactly answer your question, but when it comes to a hypothetical arrest, it is hard to speculate on what might occur. Again, Sorry for the delayed response.
Matt