It’s the last day of 2018. As we prepare to ring in the new year, we’ve compiled a little list of some of CCDL’s activities during this past last year.
January
Membership Meeting January 9th
CCDL Joined with 20 other law enforcement and gun rights orgs on an amicus brief for Duncan v Becerra
A press statement was made regarding bumpstock proposals
CCDL conducted 2 legislative workshops in January
CCDL Executive Meeting held in New Britain
February
Membership Meeting February 13th
7 gun bills were introduced for the 2018 legislative session
CCDL 9th Anniversary Dinner was held on February 10th
A press statement was made regarding Parkland High School murders
CCDL gearing up 2A support for numerous political campaigns
CCDL conducted 2 Legislative Workshops
CCDL Executive Meeting held in New Britain
March
Membership Meeting CANCELLED
CCDL attended and presented material for a public hearing on March 23rd at the Legislative Office building on March 23rd
CCDL met with key legislators on the Judiciary Committee to address gun legislation
Action Alert was sent out on March 30th for CCDL members to contact the Judiciary Committee
Executive Meeting was held in New Britain
April
Membership Meeting April 10th
CCDL sponsored and hosted a Pro 2A rally at the State Capitol
A press statement was made for the planned rally at the Capitol
Action Alert was sent out regarding 3 gun bills on April 17th
Executive Meeting was held in New Britain
May
Membership Meeting May 8th
Action Alert was sent to CCDL members regarding bumpstock bill
Legislative Session ended May 9th
Executive meeting was held in New Britain
June
Membership Meeting June 12th
CCDL membership statement regarding Governor Malloy’s claims about CCDL
Campaign Workshop Hosted by CCDL June 9th
Campaign Workshop Hosted by CCDL June 23rd
July
Membership Meeting July 10th
A press statement regarding Brett Kavanaugh nomination for SCOTUS
CCDL President participated in White House conference calls regarding Kavanaugh nomination
Executive Meeting was held in New Britain
August
Membership Meeting August 14th CANCELLED
Legislative Shooting event hosted by Niantic Sportsman’s Club, conducted by CCDL August 5th
Campaign Workshop hosted by CCDL August 10th
CCDL Family Picnic August 25th
Campaign Workshop hosted by Melissa Ziobron Supported by CCDL
September
Membership Meeting September 11th
6th Annual CCDL 2nd Amendment Poker Run September 15th
October
Membership Meeting October 9th
CCDL Pop up Volunteer Day hosted by Melissa Ziobron
FOIA filed with City of Bridgeport
November
Membership Meeting November 13th
Food Drive – While CCDL collects food donations year-round, our members were especially generous during the holidays. All donations go to local churches and shelters to help feed those less fortunate than ourselves.
A press statement was made in response to a “safe storage” gun bill proposal
December
Membership Meeting December 11th
CCDL met with key legislators at the Legislative Office Building to discuss several likely bills for the 2019 Legislative session
Aside from these events, CCDL took part in numerous other public appearances and events. These included the CT Hunting and Fishing Show, Super Sunday, and Middletown Motorcycle Mania. Other things were also done in a more discreet manner to achieve a higher likelihood of success in combating gun control schemes.
In retrospect, 2018 has been a tough year for law-abiding gun owners in Connecticut. Specifically, the statewide elections saw some tough losses for endorsed candidates.
Moving into the new year, we strongly encourage CCDL members to help us during the upcoming legislative session. Learn how to help at the next Monthly Meeting on January 8th in Middletown CT.
CCDL wishes to thank all our volunteers and attendees that have continued to help the organization grow even further this past year!
Also, please join us on February 23rd for our 10th Anniversary Dinner
