Any person who lawfully possesses an assault weapon prior to October 1, 1993, shall apply to the department of public safety by October 1, 1994 for a certificate of possession in the manner provided for in the regulations adopted by the department of public safety concerning applications for and the issuance of certificates of possession for assault weapons.
Exception. When a person lawfully possesses an assault weapon and is a member of the military or naval forces of this state or of the United States, the following shall apply:
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 29-36m-20