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CONNECTICUT CITIZENS DEFENSE LEAGUE SEEKS EMERGENCY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AGAINST “ASSAULT WEAPON” BAN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2/6/2023 Contact: Holly Sullivan 860-785-5322 – president@ccdl.us SEYMOUR, CT – On Friday February 3, 2023, the Connecticut Citizens Defense League (“CCDL”) in conjunction with the Second Amendment Foundation (“SAF”), filed an Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order […]

SOUTHBURY, CT – Today, Governor Lamont announced his gun control priorities for the 2023 legislative session. The Connecticut Citizens Defense League (“CCDL”) agrees that violence, particularly in our cities, is a major problem that must be addressed. However, the Governor’s proposals not only fall short of fixing the issue, but present flawed and misdirected policies

SOUTHBURY, CT –. Governor Lamont stated clearly that an administration is not tough on crime if it is weak on guns. Yet, roughly 70% of gun offenses in Connecticut today are not prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The overwhelming majority of all gun crimes in the state are committed by prohibited persons