https://ccdl.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Thank-You-6491-2.mp4 CCDL would like to thank our legislators who introduced and cosponsored H.B. 6491 which removes the prohibition on possession of nonlethal electronic defense weapons. It passed 148-0.
On May 27th, 2021, AmmoLand.com released an article by John Petrolino recognizing Connecticut Citizens Defense League and the efforts of its members in its first "Dinner Out" fundraising event. Petrolino brought praise to CCDL by stating, " …if Connecticut, the third smallest state in the country can pull something like that off while being surrounded by a sea of blue, other states really have no excuse." You can read the full...
𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮! Because of CCDL members advocating for your 2A rights and the advocacy of Senator Rob Sampson and other 2A senators who listened to their constituents. On Tuesday May 25th, the Connecticut General Assembly Senate amended and passed the amended S.B. 5. The amendment 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗗 the 2A restrictions that would have made a 200’ radius around all polling locations a firearm free zone. S.B. 5 AN ACT CONCERNING INCREASED...
On Wednesday May 5th, the Connecticut General Assembly House of Representatives passed two bills: H.B. 6355 Changes to Connecticut Red Flag laws. -Passed 93-55. How did your Representative vote? Remember in November 2022.H.B. 6491 Removes the prohibition on possession of nonlethal electronic defense weapons. -Passed 148-0 Thanks to your advocacy H.B. 6491 was passed unanimously. This is the first Pro2A bill to make it out of the House in years. The following bills will...
Connecticut Citizens Defense League announces it’s 2021 Free virtual Legislative Workshops schedule. CCDL Legislative Workshop is designed to prepare gun owners to protect their rights. The workshop topics will cover: Learning about the legislative process and pending gun bills Tips for communicating with legislators How to prepare written testimony How to submit testimony How to testify effectively virtually at a public hearing How to track gun bills How to become...
The ATF has recently issued a General Notice titled Objective Factors for Classifying Weapons with "Stabilizing Braces". It's stated purpose is ATF is publishing the objective factors it considers when evaluating firearms with an attached stabilizing brace to determine whether they are considered firearms under the National Firearms Act (NFA) and/or the Gun Control Act. ATF publishes this notice to inform and invite comment from the industry and public on...