THE MOST damaging bill we’ve seen this session is H.B. 7042. Providing new legal standards for “Firearm Industry Members”, H.B. 7042 allows for civil lawsuits against anyone involved in the firearm industry based on what the consumer does with a “Firearm Industry Product”. This could be a firearm, ammunition, or any other firearm accessory.
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Connecticut gun owners, here’s your chance to support a pro-gun bill! HB7052 raises the magazine capacity limit from 10 to 15 rounds and allows ranges and gun clubs to sell ammo for on-site use. Proposed by Rep. Mark Anderson, this bill is a step toward protecting our freedoms.
ACTION ALERT: 2/22/25, SUPPORT HB7052 Read More »
Bully Breed Training will be hosting a CCDL BENEFIT Defensive Pistol Course. All proceeds from this course will be donated to CCDL. This course is geared towards newer shooters that have not had formal training beyond the permit course. FULL COURSE DETAILS HERE
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The 2025 legislative session kicked off on Wednesday and we’re using our 2025 Bill Watch to monitor anti-gun proposals. These proposals are updated on our webpage as they come up in Hartford. Stay tuned for updates—watch your inbox and check us on social for Action Alerts! SEE THE BILL WATCH HERE
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CCDL’s annual Anniversary Dinner is back! Join us in celebrating 16 years of grassroots advocacy by law-abiding gunowners. Save the date! This year the event is being hosted at The Woodwinds in Branford, CT on Saturday, April 5th. See the full event information on the ticket sales page. Click Here to Buy Tickets!
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On Wednesday, October 16th, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in the Grant v. Lamont case. The purpose of this hearing is to ask the court to reconsider our request for a preliminary injunction, which was previously denied by Judge Arterton before her retirement. If successful, this injunctive relief could temporarily suspend the
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How are you voting? VOTE PRO GUN! New custom CCDL VPG tees, crewnecks, and hoodies NOW AVAILABLE. Order now to receive your new swag before the elections! BUY NOW AT CCDL.US/SHOP
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RESPONSE BRIEF FILED Thursday, 5/23/24 Connecticut Citizens Defense League filed a Response Brief in the Grant v. Lamont case. This brief is asking the court to reconsider our preliminary injunction that was denied by Judge Arterton prior to her retirement. If successful, injunctive relief could halt the CT Assault Weapons Ban while the case is
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Sine Die! CT Legislative Session 2024 Comes to an End As of Wednesday, 5/8/24 the Connecticut Legislative Session of 2024 has come to a close. Thanks to the work of CCDL members and our stalwart pro-2A legislators, we were able to hold the line during this session. Here’s the recap… H.B. 5114: The 2024 Ammo
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Today, CCDL and Second Amendment Foundation filed an opening brief to Judge Arterton’s denial of our preliminary injunction filed in June of 2023. We are hopeful that this decision will be overturned with this filing. Our motion for preliminary injunction would provide relief to all law-abiding gunowners affected by the Connecticut Assault Weapons Ban, and
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