About that 50% Ammunition Tax
With regards to Connecticut legislative proposals that affect gun rights in one way or another, there has been a lot of focus over the emergence of HB5700 (AN ACT INCREASING THE RATE OF THE SALES AND USE TAXES ON AMMUNITION). The introduction of this proposal is a direct slap
CCDL Enjoins Amicus Brief in Support of Right to Carry Petition in New Jersey
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League has joined with multiple law enforcement associations and other state-wide gun rights organizations to present legal arguments on behalf of lawful gun owners. Together we have filed an amicus brief in support of the petition for certiorari filed with the Supreme Court in Rogers v. Grewal, No. 18-824. This
Breaking News: CCDL Enjoins Amicus Brief in Support of Right to Carry Petition in New Jersey
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League has joined with multiple law enforcement associations and other state-wide gun rights organizations to present legal arguments on behalf of lawful gun owners. Together we have filed an amicus brief in support of the petition for certiorari filed with the Supreme Court in Rogers
Today’s Judiciary Committee Meeting Includes Gun Bills
The Judiciary Committee is meeting today at 1:00pm. Here is their agenda: 2019ca-00201-R001300JUD-ca(pdf) On their agenda are several raised bills and concepts that are of interest or concern to CCDL and our members. Among other things, the Committee will be discussing so-called “ghost guns”, safe gun storage laws, “show
Pending Legislation for 2019
The legislative session for 2019 is now well underway here in Connecticut, and we’re seeing a plethora of gun-related proposed bills; both progun and anti. The important thing to remember is, at this stage the legislators are basically throwing everything they can think of out there, just to see
CCDL Joins Amicus Brief in Duncan v. Becerra
Last week CCDL joined over twenty other law enforcement and firearms rights groups in filing an amicus brief in the 9th Circuit Court case of Duncan v. Becerra. This is a case regarding California’s ban on possession of magazines holding over ten rounds with no grandfather clause.That’s right, confiscation of lawfully obtained
January 2019 Meeting Minutes
MEETING MINUTES: CCDL General Meeting CALL TO ORDER General Meeting of Connecticut Citizens Defense League was held on January 8, 2019 at Elks Lodge
A Look Back At 2018
It’s the last day of 2018. As we prepare to ring in the new year, we’ve compiled a little list of some of CCDL’s activities during this past last year. January Membership Meeting January 9th CCDL Joined with 20 other law enforcement and gun rights orgs on an amicus
December 2018 Meeting Minutes
MEETING MINUTES: CCDL General Meeting CALL TO ORDER General Meeting of Connecticut Citizens Defense League was held on December 11, 2018 at Elks Lodge