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...
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...
Crucial Election Information The November 6th election is an important one for gun owners, especially here in Connecticut. It is imperative that CCDL members and supporters vote for pro2A candidates in this election. The anti-gun groups in our state have endorsed Ned Lamont for Governor. If he wins, we will have four more years of non-stop gun control. If you disliked Governor Malloy, you're going to hate Governor Lamont. This...
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League’s Executive Committee releases the following endorsements for the November 6, 2018 general election. We urge all our members to support and assist these candidates, and vote for them in November.(*name* denotes past CCDL Legislator Of The Year) Governor/Lieutenant Governor Bob Stefanowski/*Joe Markley* U.S. Senate Matthew Corey U.S. House District Candidate Name 2 Daniel Reale 3 Angel Cadena 5 Manny Santos CT Senate SeatsDistrict Candidate Name Towns Represented...
Old Saybrook ‘Pop-up Volunteer day’ CCDL members in or near the 33rd Senate District, your help is needed. Anti-gun candidates are trying to gain as many seats as possible in the November elections. State Representative Melissa Ziobron is running for the 33rd Senate seat. Melissa Ziobron has a proven history of defending our Second Amendment rights and was CCDL Legislator of the Year in 2017. Melissa’s opponent has spent $90,000...
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League’s Executive Committee would like to endorse Judy Aron for State Representative in District 7, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. We realize this is mostly a symbolic gesture, but we'd like to acknowledge Judy as a staunch supporter of Constitutional rights; first here as a Connecticut resident and now in her current home state of New Hampshire. Wherever she may be, Judy can always be counted on...
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League’s Executive Committee releases the following endorsements for the November 6, 2018 general election. We urge all our members to support and assist these candidates, and vote for them in November. (*name* denotes past CCDL Legislator Of The Year) Governor/Lieutenant Governor Bob Stefanowski/*Joe Markley* U.S. Senate Matthew Corey U.S. House District Candidate Name 2 Daniel Reale 3 Angel Cadena 5 Manny Santos CT Senate Seats...
This is a guest post by CCDL President Scott Wilson. _________________________ Dear members and supporters, There are a few important points I’d like to make in my capacity as the president of CCDL. The first point is this. 2018 was the first election cycle that the CCDL Executive committee made convention, and primary endorsements. This year it was something that we felt was crucially important. The downside was our early...
Earlier today, a political robocall was sent out by former candidate for governor Peter Lumaj on behalf of the Bob Stefanowski for Governor Campaign. Here is what is troubling: CCDL endorsed Peter Lumaj for the Republican convention, and it was a one-time endorsement that extended to him, and him alone. Our initial endorsement of Peter Lumaj was not for passing along as though it were an inheritance should his campaign...
The CCDL Executive Board feels that in light of comments made in this article that was published on 8/01/2018, candidate for Attorney General Sue Hatfield has shown what must be considered as wavering support for the 2nd Amendment. Because of that, our endorsement of Sue Hatfield must be withdrawn. While we still feel she would make a far better Attorney General than any of the other candidates in the race,...
