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
ACTION ALERT: Hearing Scheduled for Gun Bills & CCDL Lobby Day Part 2 – POSTPONED Read More »
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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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
CCDL Endorses Mark DeCaprio for 48th house district. Read More »
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
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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!
CCDL Membership Meetings are Moving! Read More »
On Monday (December 2nd), The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for NYSRPA v City of New York . This is the first time that the Supreme Court of the United States has heard oral arguments on 2nd Amendment cases since both Heller v DC and McDonald v Chicago. The initial and underlying Issue for
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CCDL will be providing bus service from Danbury to Washington DC for members who would like to attend the 2nd Amendment Rally at the Capitol on Saturday, November 2 2019. Itinerary: 5:00am: Departure from the Exit 2 Park and Ride in Danbury (across from Trader Joe’s) 11:00am: Arrival at the US Capitol (time is allotted
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The Connecticut Senate will soon be voting on more gun control bills that would require manufacturers of gun parts to put serial numbers on firearm receivers and frames they sell to Connecticut residents. The bill would also require a permit and background checks to purchase frames and receivers, heavily restricting legal home manufacturing of personal
