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 […]
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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
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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.
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To much is at stake to stay home. Vote on Tuesday, November 3rd ! Make sure your 2A voice is heard! Polls will be open from 6AM-8PM Voting is the BEST and EAISIEST way to protect your rights. Electing candidates that support the right to keep and bear arms makes all of our jobs easier when
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CCDL has changed its process for rating candidates. In the past, a candidate would only be endorsed or not. This year we have implemented a 5 tier rating system. Candidates are rated based solely on their Second Amendment stance by either voting record or questionnaire response. Endorsed: Highest rating and reserved for candidates that have already served in the
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Just a reminder CCDL is again fighting for your rights. We have filed a lawsuit in federal court and need your financial support. If every CCDL member donated just $10 this litigation and future action would be well funded. Please donate today! You can find the filing Here
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Due to the social distancing requirements caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the April CCDL Monthly meeting is canceled. We will be sending an update to members in the coming days. Stay safe and carry on!
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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
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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
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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
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