Re: H.B. 5448 AN ACT CONCERNING A RISK PROTECTION ORDER OR WARRANT. Sen Winfield, Rep Stafstrom, Members of the Committee, I’m writing today because I’m strongly opposed to H.B. 5448 AN ACT CONCERNING A RISK PROTECTION ORDER OR WARRANT. The bill would demand that anyone who has had a risk warrant filed against them prove by a preponderance of evidence that they are no longer a risk before any of...

Oppose: H.B. # 5448 An Act Concerning a Risk Protection Order or Warrant Members of the Joint Judiciary Committee, We are talking about taking away people's due process. Basically, you're guilty until proven innocent. Petitions should be filed after an investigation by two law enforcement officers. I’m opposed to H.B. # 5448. Please do not vote this bill out of committee. [INSERT NAME] [INSERT TOWN]

Members of the Joint Judiciary Committee If we are looking to make a change to the law, it should be that anyone who uses it as a “revenge tool” gets charged. The situation becomes even more precarious when loved ones can petition for the removal of firearms. Spurned former partners or family members seeking revenge might “weaponize” this tool. Because of that, there should be a penalty for maliciously false...

Oppose- HOUSE BILL 5448 AAC A RISK PROTECTION ORDER OR WARRANT To Whom it May Concern, The current risk warrant laws have met the needs of Connecticut residents, I’m opposed to House Bill 5448. [INSERT NAME] [INSERT TOWN]

OPPOSE: Raised HB-5448 AN ACT CONCERNING A RISK PROTECTION ORDER OR WARRANT Esteemed Judiciary Committee Members, I’m opposed to HB- 5448, keep the due process, allow for an investigation before rights are taken away. Do not change the law. Sincerely, [INSERT NAME] [INSERT TOWN]

It is time for you to step up and fight for your rights! AMMO TAX PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on H.B. 5040 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN EXCISE TAX ON AMMUNITION is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 1:00PM in room 2E at the Legislative Office Building at 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106 Link to a No Ammo Tax Sign Link to Lobby Day Photo Guide for Finance...

  It is time for you to step up and fight for your rights! NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING: Lobby Day is POSTPONED! The Public Hearing/Lobby Day Part 2 has been POSTPONED: Date to be determined. CCDL just received an update that the Public Hearing originally scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2020 and then postponed to Monday, March 16, 2020 has been canceled. Due to concerns over Coronavirus all events and...

Here are all the bills CCDL is following for the 2020 state legislative session.  We will update this article throughout the session so check back often to see if anything has changed.  HB-5040 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN EXCISE TAX ON AMMUNITION.  Statement of Purpose:  To establish an excise tax on ammunition to increase funding for gun violence prevention and reduction efforts Is a proposal to levy a 35% excise tax on...

The 2020 Connecticut Legislative Session convenes on February 5th and CCDL is sponsoring a series of free Legislative Workshops to prepare gun owners to protect their rights. The workshops topics will cover: Learning about the legislative process and pending gun bills Tips for communicating with legislators How to prepare written testimony How to submit testimony How to testify effectively at a public hearing How to track gun bills How to become...

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 of the Second Amendment. CCDL members have this rare January opportunity to make a difference in the General Assembly. We are...