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 Because of that, our endorsement of Sue Hatfield must be withdrawn.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,...

This week, the CCDL Executive Committee released its endorsements for state-wide offices in the August 14th Republican Primary. These are the candidates we feel have best shown a record of supporting Connecticut gun owners in the past, and have pledged to continue doing so in the future. There are only 6 weeks before the primary election, and these candidates will be making appearances all over the state. We urge you...

06/27/2018 For Immediate Release: (Groton, CT) - The Connecticut Citizens Defense League releases the following endorsements for the Republican state-wide primary elections. The Executive Committee of CCDL endorses the following primary candidates: Governor - Tim Herbst Lieutenant Governor - Joe Markley Attorney General - Sue Hatfield see here for explanation State Treasurer - Art Linares Statement on the Gubernatorial Race: After careful consideration and a spirited debate among the CCDL...