May 2021 – CT Legislative Update
On Wednesday May 5th, the Connecticut General Assembly House of Representatives passed two bills: H.B. 6355 Changes to Connecticut Red Flag laws. –Passed 93-55. How did your Representative vote? Remember in November 2022.H.B. 6491 Removes the prohibition on possession of nonlethal electronic defense weapons. -Passed 148-0 Thanks to your advocacy H.B.
Pending Legislation for 2021
The 2021 Connecticut General Assembly Legislative session convened January 6th and adjourns June 9th. This is a regular session or “long session”, legislators can propose any bills they wish. Proposed bills still need to go through the screening process, referred to committees, and go through the committee process before
Legislative Workshops
Connecticut Citizens Defense League announces it’s 2021 Free virtual Legislative Workshops schedule. CCDL Legislative Workshop is designed to prepare gun owners to protect their rights. The workshop topics will cover: Learning about the legislative process and pending gun bills Tips for communicating with legislators How to prepare written testimony
Public Comments Requested on ATF’s Stabilizing Brace Rules
The ATF has recently issued a General Notice titled Objective Factors for Classifying Weapons with “Stabilizing Braces”. It’s stated purpose is ATF is publishing the objective factors it considers when evaluating firearms with an attached stabilizing brace to determine whether they are considered firearms under the National Firearms Act
CCDL Election Day Guide
To much is at stake to stay home. Vote on Tuesday, November 3rd ! Make sure your 2A voice is heard! Polls will be open from 6AM-8PM Voting is the BEST and EAISIEST way to protect your rights. Electing candidates that support the right to keep and bear arms makes
CCDL’s 2020 Election Ratings
CCDL has changed its process for rating candidates. In the past, a candidate would only be endorsed or not. This year we have implemented a 5 tier rating system. Candidates are rated based solely on their Second Amendment stance by either voting record or questionnaire response. Endorsed: Highest rating and reserved for candidates
Federal Court Rules Governor’s Executive Order Unconstitutionally Violates 2nd Amendment – Orders Modification
For Immediate Release: The Connecticut Citizens Defense League (the state’s largest grass roots gun rights group) announced today that the U.S. District Court has issued a preliminary injunction against Governor Ned Lamont and DESPP Commissioner James Rovella, finding that they are violating the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution.
Connecticut Citizens Defense League Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit to Protect the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/11/2020 CONNECTICUT CITIZENS DEFENSE LEAGUE FILES FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWSUIT TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS SOUTHBURY, CT – The Connecticut Citizens Defense League (CCDL) announced today that it has filed a lawsuit in United States District Court against Governor Ned Lamont and several
Please Donate Today!
Just a reminder CCDL is again fighting for your rights. We have filed a lawsuit in federal court and need your financial support. If every CCDL member donated just $10 this litigation and future action would be well funded. Please donate today! You can find the filing Here
