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...

For Immediate Release: Groton, CT- The Connecticut Citizens Defense League, the state’s largest grass-roots advocacy group for the right to keep and bear arms, is pleased to announce it has selected a new Executive Board. The Connecticut Citizens Defense League was formed in 2009 by a small group of concerned citizens as a non-partisan organization devoted to protecting the rights affirmed by the Constitution of the United States and the...

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 this lengthy legal action action is whether New York City’s ban on transporting a licensed,...

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 for sight seeing) 1:00pm - 4:00pm: Rally at the Capitol Lawn 4:00pm - 7:00pm: Time...