The CCDL Executive Board feels that in light of comments made in this article that was published on 8/01/2018, candidate for Attorney General Sue Hatfield has shown what must be considered as wavering support for the 2nd Amendment. Because of that, our endorsement of Sue Hatfield must be withdrawn. While we still feel she would […]
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07/24/2018 For Immediate Release: (Groton, CT) – The Connecticut Citizens Defense League’s Executive Committee releases the following endorsements for the August 14th primary elections. US Senate – Matthew Corey 5th Congressional District – Manny Santos 9th State Senate District – Ed Charamut 14th State Senate District – Pam Staneski 100th House District – Tony Gennaro
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07/09/2018 For Immediate Release: (Groton, CT) – The Connecticut Citizens Defense League releases the following statement on SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh as the hopeful replacement for the seat recently vacated by Anthony Kennedy. CCDL President Scott Wilson stated: “Donald J. Trump’s nomination to the Supreme Court this evening seems like a good choice to fill
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This week, the CCDL Executive Committee released its endorsements for state-wide offices in the August 14th Republican Primary. These are the candidates we feel have best shown a record of supporting Connecticut gun owners in the past, and have pledged to continue doing so in the future. There are only 6 weeks before the primary
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06/27/2018 For Immediate Release: (Groton, CT) – The Connecticut Citizens Defense League releases the following endorsements for the Republican state-wide primary elections. The Executive Committee of CCDL endorses the following primary candidates: Governor – Tim Herbst Lieutenant Governor – Joe Markley Attorney General – Sue Hatfield see here for explanation State Treasurer – Art Linares
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Yesterday, CT Governor Dan Malloy, the least popular governor in the nation, signed Public Act 18-29, An Act Concerning Bump Stocks and Other Means of Enhancing the Rate of Fire of a Firearm into law. Afterward, while taking questions from reporters, Malloy was asked about a statement CCDL had made about the new law. We
Today, CCDL joined a number of law enforcement and gun rights groups in filing an amicus curiae brief in the case of Kolbe v. Hogan. This is a case in Maryland that seeks to overturn their unconstitutional ban on so-called “assault weapons”. CCDL and our members have a vested interest in this case, as any
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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Connecticut Citizens Defense League Files Brief Opposing Lawsuit that Seeks to Make Gun Manufacturers Liable for Gun Crimes Because Firearms are “too Dangerous” for Law-abiding Citizens June 20, 2017 (Groton, CT) The Connecticut Citizens Defense League (CCDL) has filed an amicus curiae brief in the Connecticut Supreme Court opposing an attempt to impose legal liability on
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The Connecticut Supreme Court has accepted CCDL’s application to appear as Amicus Curiae (friend of the court) in the case of Soto v. Bushmaster, as well as approving our full legal team. This means the court agrees that CCDL and it’s members have a legitimate interest in this case and it’s outcome, and they will allow CCDL to
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CCDL has applied to the CT State Supreme court to submit an Amicus Curiae Brief (Friend of the Court Brief) in support of Bushmaster Firearms International LLC. The case known as ‘Soto v Bushmaster’ has been ongoing for some time, and CCDL will withhold any further statements on the case until the court accepts our petition
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