The Connecticut Citizens Defense League has joined with multiple law enforcement associations and other state-wide gun rights organizations to present legal arguments on behalf of lawful gun owners. Together we have filed an amicus brief in support of the petition for certiorari filed with the Supreme Court in Rogers v. Grewal, No. 18-824. This case challenges the extremely restrictive “discretionary” carry permit system in New Jersey, which basically does not recognize any right by ordinary...
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League has joined with multiple law enforcement associations and other state-wide gun rights organizations to present legal arguments on behalf of lawful gun owners. Together we have filed an amicus brief in support of the petition for certiorari filed with the Supreme Court in Rogers v. Grewal, No. 18-824. This case challenges the extremely restrictive "discretionary" carry permit system in New Jersey, which basically does not...
The Judiciary Committee is meeting today at 1:00pm. Here is their agenda: 2019ca-00201-R001300JUD-ca(pdf) On their agenda are several raised bills and concepts that are of interest or concern to CCDL and our members. Among other things, the Committee will be discussing so-called "ghost guns", safe gun storage laws, "show your papers" laws, carry in state parks, and transfer of so-called assault weapons and high capacity magazines. If you want to...
The legislative session for 2019 is now well underway here in Connecticut, and we're seeing a plethora of gun-related proposed bills; both progun and anti. The important thing to remember is, at this stage the legislators are basically throwing everything they can think of out there, just to see what might stick. Many proposed bills never go any further than this stage. In other words, it's a little too soon...
Last week CCDL joined over twenty other law enforcement and firearms rights groups in filing an amicus brief in the 9th Circuit Court case of Duncan v. Becerra. This is a case regarding California’s ban on possession of magazines holding over ten rounds with no grandfather clause.That’s right, confiscation of lawfully obtained private property. Now it seems that every time we file one of these briefs, someone always complains that we’re getting involved...
MEETING MINUTES: CCDL General Meeting CALL TO ORDER General Meeting of Connecticut Citizens Defense League was held on January 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...
It’s the last day of 2018. As we prepare to ring in the new year, we’ve compiled a little list of some of CCDL’s activities during this past last year. January Membership Meeting January 9th CCDL Joined with 20 other law enforcement and gun rights orgs on an amicus brief for Duncan v Becerra A press statement was made regarding bumpstock proposals CCDL conducted 2 legislative workshops in January CCDL...
MEETING MINUTES: CCDL General Meeting CALL TO ORDER General Meeting of Connecticut Citizens Defense League was held on December 11, 2018 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...
11/27/2018 For Immediate Release: (Groton, CT) The Connecticut Citizens Defense League (the state’s largest grass-roots gun rights group) offers the following statement in response to today’s press conference over the death of Guilford teenager Ethan Song. CCDL President Scott Wilson Stated: “We would first like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the parents of Ethan Song. As an organization that understands the importance of gun safety, we feel that along...
MEETING MINUTES: CCDL General Meeting CALL TO ORDER General Meeting of Connecticut Citizens Defense League was held on November 13, 2018 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...
