Our Mission

The Connecticut Citizens Defense League is a non-partisan, grassroots organization devoted to advocating rights affirmed by the Constitutions of the United States of America and the State of Connecticut. We are especially dedicated to protecting the unalienable right of all citizens to keep and bear arms, for the defense of both self and state, through public enlightenment and legislative action. READ MORE

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We welcome anyone who believes that the defense of our constitutional rights is critical to the longevity of our freedom and to the success of this nation, and in particular that the rights to self defense and to keep and bear the arms to actualize that defense, are fundamental and undeniable. Join Today!

News

Grant v. Lamont: Hearing 10/16/24

On Wednesday, October 16th, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in the Grant v. Lamont case. The purpose of this hearing is to ask the court to reconsider our request for a preliminary injunction, which was previously denied by Judge Arterton before her retirement. If successful, this injunctive relief could temporarily suspend the

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VOTE PRO GUN SHIRTS ARE LIVE

How are you voting? VOTE PRO GUN! New custom CCDL VPG tees, crewnecks, and hoodies NOW AVAILABLE. Order now to receive your new swag before the elections! BUY NOW AT CCDL.US/SHOP

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Candidate Ratings 2024!

Curious to where a candidate stands on your right to self defense? Look no further. Click here for a current list of candidates for the State of Connecticut and their 2A ratings according to CCDL.

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Events

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Stream our meetings live right from the comfort of your own home! Click here to watch.

Resources

Have some questions? Looking for some answers? Our resources page is filled with answers! Click Here to find what you are looking for! 

Get Involved

Are you looking to see what you can do to help CCDL in the battle to protect your rights? Take a look at the Outreach or Urban Engagement programs to see where your skills can best be used. Click below to learn more! “If not you, who? If not now, when?”

Outreach

The aim of the Outreach Program is to maximize CCDL’s grass-roots efforts to fight for ALL of our Second Amendment Rights through a structured organization framework. CCDL has OVER 40,000 members and the Outreach Program will work to better leverage those members by assigning representatives in each of the 169 towns in Connecticut! Click Here to learn more!

Urban Engagement

Connecticut Citizen Defense League is incredibly proud of our Urban Engagement team that works to ensure that all Connecticut residents including those in our urban areas are educated on and hand access to information regarding their right to keep and bear arms. We realize that challenges in minority communities and strive to be a trusted resource. Click Here to learn more!

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