It is time for you to step up and fight for your rights! NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING: Lobby Day is POSTPONED! The Public Hearing/Lobby Day Part 2 has been POSTPONED: Date to be determined. CCDL just received an update that the Public Hearing originally scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2020 and then postponed to Monday, March 16, 2020 has been canceled. Due to concerns over Coronavirus all events and...
It is time for you to step up and fight for your rights! AMMO TAX PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on H.B. 5040 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN EXCISE TAX ON AMMUNITION is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 1:00PM in room 2E at the Legislative Office Building at 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106 Link to a No Ammo Tax Sign Link to Lobby Day Photo Guide for Finance...
The 2020 Connecticut Legislative Session convenes on February 5th and CCDL is sponsoring a series of free Legislative Workshops to prepare gun owners to protect their rights. The workshops 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 at a public hearing How to track gun bills How to become...
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League is proud to announce its endorsement of Mark DeCaprio in the January 14th Special Election for the 48th House District. After much discussion with Mark, CCDL believes that he will represent the people of Colchester, Lebanon, Mansfield and Windham strongly and with steadfast support of the Second Amendment. CCDL members have this rare January opportunity to make a difference in the General Assembly. We are...
2019 was an eventful year for CCDL. It marked the end of an incredible decade of growth for the organization from just a few concerned residents around a table to a remarkable membership of 35,000. There are not words enough to thank Scott Wilson, all the founding members, committee members and volunteers throughout the past decade for their hard work and dedication. Their commitment to our cause laid the foundation for...
CCDL holds its monthly general membership meeting at 7:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Starting in February 2020 the meetings will take place at the VFW Post 511, in New Britain. The January meeting is still at the Elks Club in Middletown. Come join us in our new location on February 11th! The VFW hall is located at: 41 Veterans Drive New Britain, CT 06051 Click...