CCDL Endorses Mark DeCaprio for 48th house district.
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
2019 Year in Review
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
CCDL Membership Meetings are Moving!
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
CCDL Announces Results from Board of Directors Elections
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
CCDL Alert- All Eyes on the Supreme Court
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.
Monthly Member Meeting – Tuesday, November 12, 2019
CALL TO ORDER General Meeting of Connecticut Citizens Defense League was held on November 12, 2019 at Elks Lodge 44 Maynard Street, Middletown CT. The meeting began at 7:00 PM and was presided over by Scott Wilson, with Cheryl Lemos as secretary. The meeting opened with the National Anthem
Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court of the United States (Worman v Healy)
For Immediate Release: The Connecticut Citizens Defense League has co-filed an Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court of the United States (Worman v Healy) along with several Law Enforcement and other 2nd Amendment advocacy groups. Essentially the summary of our argument is that the 1st Circuit Appellate Court did
Monthly Member Meeting – Tuesday, October 8, 2019
CALL TO ORDER General Meeting of Connecticut Citizens Defense League was held on October 8, 2019 at Elks Lodge 44 Maynard Street, Middletown CT. The meeting began at 7:00 PM and was presided over by Scott Wilson, with Cheryl Lemos as secretary. The meeting opened with the National Anthem
CCDL Bus to The 2nd Amendment Rally
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
