Federal Judge Blocks Connecticut Law Banning Sale of Glock-Style Pistols
A federal judge in Connecticut has temporarily blocked a state law that banned the sale of Glock-style pistols, hours before the restrictions were scheduled to take effect.
Hartford & New Haven, CT, October 1, 2026 —
A federal judge in Connecticut has issued a temporary injunction, halting a state law that prohibited the sale of Glock-style pistols. The order came just hours before the restrictions were slated to go into effect.
The law, which sought to ban the sale of certain semi-automatic pistols often referred to as “Glock-style,” was challenged by gun rights advocates and manufacturers. The judge’s decision to temporarily block the law means that the sale of these firearms can continue, at least for the time being, as legal proceedings unfold.
Specific details regarding the legal arguments presented or the identity of the federal judge who issued the injunction were not immediately available. The nature of the “Glock-style” pistols targeted by the ban, such as specific features or models, was also not detailed in the initial information.
This legal development represents a significant hurdle for the state’s legislative efforts to control firearm sales. The ban was intended to take effect on a specific date, but the judicial intervention has paused its implementation. Further court proceedings will likely determine the ultimate fate of the law.
The precise duration of the temporary block and the timeline for future court hearings remain to be determined. The case highlights ongoing legal battles across the country concerning gun control legislation and Second Amendment rights.
Story summarized from the original created by WFSB Staff on www.wfsb.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
