Hunters take note: State attorneys are arguing your hunting rifles are not “constitutionally” protected in Connecticut.
Connecticut
Qualified Immunity Denied to Police in Unconstitutional Search of Gun Owner
Mr. Soukaneh legally owned and carried a firearm in his car. He did not commit any crime and had a clean criminal record, but that didn’t matter to Andrzejewski.
Defendant has Standing to Contest Connecticut’s Ban on Carry in State Parks
A three-judge panel in the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has vacated the ruling of the District Court. The judges held the plantiff has standing to sue the State for violation of his Second Amendment rights.
2nd Amendment Foundation Files Appeal Brief In Challenge Of Connecticut Semi-Auto Ban
The Second Amendment Foundation has filed an appeal brief with the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in their challenge of the ban on so-called “assault weapons” by Connecticut.
Conn. Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Manufacturing & Dealing AR15-Style Rifles
30 months of imprisonment & 2 years of supervised release, for manufacturing & dealing AR-15-style firearms without a license.
Judge Upholds Connecticut Ban on Semi-Automatic Firearms
A Connecticut judge has ruled semi-automatic firearms and magazines that hold over 10 rounds are not protected under the Second Amendment.
CT Governor Signs “Act Addressing Gun Violence’ Includes Multiple Unconstitutional Requirements
In a twist of bitter irony, HB 6667 attacks the core fundamental and Constitutional rights of the peaceable People of Connecticut and those who visit the “Constitution State.”
Citizens Rights Group Seeks Emergency Restraining Order Against “Weapon” Ban
Connecticut Citizens Defense League seeks emergency restraining order & preliminary Injunction against unconstitutional so-called “Assault Weapon” gun ban.
Connecticut Citizens Oppose Governor Lamont’s Gun Control Initiative ~ VIDEO
The Governor’s anti-freedom proposals demonstrate that he is out of touch with the people of Connecticut & woefully disconnected from his own failed policies.
U.S. Lawshield Supports Connecticut Citizens Defense League In Multiple Lawsuits
U.S. LawShield is backing the Connecticut Citizens Defense League, as they take the state of Connecticut to federal court for violating the second amendment rights.
Judge Denies Officer Qualified Immunity After Arrest of Lawful Gun Carrier
A federal judge rejected a Connecticut police officer’s request for qualified immunity after he arrested a man for carrying his legally processed gun.
Connecticut Citizens Defense League Wins Partial Victory In Filed Lawsuit
CCDL was forced to bring suit against police chiefs of Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, & Waterbury after officials were unjustifiably delaying law-abiding city residents’ applications for gun permits
Connecticut Citizens Defense League Sues Multiple Cites Over Gun Permitting Delays
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League (CCDL) announced that it filed a federal civil rights action in the United States District Court against multiple Police Chiefs on permitting delays.
“Gotta Cover our A**” CT Activist Settled for $50,000 from Police
Three Connecticut State Troopers conspired to violate his rights and charge him with disturbing the peace.
Connecticut Citizens Defense League 2021 BBQ Fundraiser a Huge Success
A small state, against all the odds, Connecticut has a strong Second Amendment community. Read about one of CCDL’s recent successful fundraisers, a true blueprint for other orgs!
Supreme Court Will not Hear Appeal of CT case to Protect Firearms Manufacturers
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of the lawsuit against Remington in Connecticut. The CT Supreme Court, in a controversial, 4-3 decision, ruled the lawsuit could proceed.
Connecticut: Gun Control Bills Pass Committee
Connecticut please contact your state Senator and Representative and urge them to OPPOSE Senate Bill 60 and House Bills 5345, 5725, and 7223
Connecticut Gun Lawsuit Like ‘Prosecuting Car Makers For Crimes Of Car Thieves’
In a 4-3 split decision the Connecticut state Supreme Court reinstated a lawsuit against Remington Arms over how it marketed the Bushmaster rifle used in the tragic 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting.
Connecticut: Gun Bill Day, Multiple Anti-Gun Bills to Be Heard
On March 11th, 2019, the Connecticut state Joint Judiciary Committee will be hearing a number of bills affecting your 2A rights, including bills to continue the never-ending push for more gun control
New Connecticut Bill would Add a 50% Tax to Ammunition
Connecticut state representative Jillian Gilchrest is proposing a 50% “sin tax” on ammunition.
Could Connecticut Flip Under Republican, Bob Stefanowski? Let’s Hope
Republican, Bob Stefanowski’s grade from the National Rifle Association’s Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is an AQ. Sometimes, the best bet is to trust that someone is telling the truth on a question
Connecticut Pro Gun Group Release Endorsements For August 14th Primary Elections
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League’s Executive Committee releases the following endorsements for the August 14th, 2018, primary elections.
Connecticut Citizens Defense League “Rally for Our Rights Event”
Those who support our rights will not simply sit back & let those very rights be trampled on. Join us Rally for our Rights on April 14th, 2018.
CT: Gun ‘Buyback’, New Haven Saturday, 16 December, 2017
Gun turn in events, known as ‘buybacks’ (you cannot buy back what you never owned), have become rare outside of those states which ban private sales.
CT: Hartford Turn-In Event 28 October, 2017, Profit Center
Hartford Connecticut had a gun turn in event on Saturday, 28 October, 2017. They have been using the Orwellian term “buy back.”
Open Letter To Immigration & Gun Control Radical : CT Senator Murphy
Your recent call for increased infringements on the rights of Americans (more gun control) coupled with decreased vetting of foreign entities has now reached ‘the Lunatic Fringe’.
CT Judge Grants Immunity to Bushmaster, Case Sought to Gut PLCAA
Judge Bellis understood it would be impossible for businesses to manufacture & sell firearms to the public if courts could decide, that even legal gun were too dangerous to own…
The CCDL Announces the ‘4th Annual’ 2nd Amendment Poker Run
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League (The state’s largest grass-roots gun rights group) announces the ‘4th Annual’ 2nd Amendment Poker Run.
Senate Anti-Gunner Spins Latest Clinton Debacle
One hopes Americans will remember Murphy’s propensity for lying the next time he lectures them about gun control laws…
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League Releases 1st Round of Candidate Endorsements
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League has begun releasing candidate endorsements for the 2016 elections.