Saturday, 9/23/2023: CCDL Recognized NATIONALLY at the Gun Rights Policy Conference as the 2023 Grassroots Organization of the Year. Thank you to our Executive Committee members for your tireless efforts but most importantly for each and every member who contributed to the work we are doing. Carry On!

The Governor's H.B. 6667 added "Others" and "Pre-94 Prebans" to the definition of an Assault Weapon. Law-abiding citizens in possession of these weapons must register them with the state and receive an Assault Weapons Certificate, just like in prior bans. Today, SLFU posted the new online 2023 Assault Weapons Registry. The deadline to register is 4/30/24, please see the SLFU page (linked below) for full details. Click here for the...

With the passage of HB6667, The 2023 Assault Weapons Ban, 9/30/23 is the last day for legal gunowners to lawfully open carry (for now) in the state of Connecticut… CCDL was started by a group that included some that open carried, and wanted to preserve that right for those who were wrongfully being charged with breach of peace for exercising that right. Join us at the Capitol grounds to celebrate with...

H.B. 6667, The Governor’s Bill, The Connecticut Assault Weapons Ban of 2023, Public Act 23-53… After an exceptionally long session of late nights, testimony, and debates, CT gun owners are left with dozens of pages of new legislation that they need to abide by to stay out of prison. Here is the breakdown of the new laws. Concerning Everyday Gunowners Ban Open Carry: Effective 10/1/23. “Open Carry” as we have...

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Adjournment of the Connecticut General Assembly's 2023 session was on Wednesday, June 7th at 11:59 PM Thank You to the thousands of CCDL members and 2A supporters who advocated for your rights this legislative session by attending workshops, submitting written testimony, speaking at public hearings, writing, calling, or meeting with your legislators, attending 2A Tuesdays at the Capitol, and handing out fact sheets. -Carry On! CCDL’s 2023 Legislative Session Recap Legislative Workshop...