Connecticut Against Gun Violence

As we expected, the gun lobby has begun to file lawsuits against our new Connecticut laws in an attempt to overturn in the Courts what they were not able to win in the Legislature or in the majority opinion of the citizens of Connecticut.

To date, two suits have been filed: (more…)

“What types of rifles are banned?” “What are the limits on detachable magazines?” “If I own a gun that is going to be banned, what do I need to do?” “How will online gun purchases be changed?”

Answers to these questions and more: (more…)

On Thursday, after more than thirteen hours of debate in the House and Senate, Governor Malloy signed into law S.B. #1160, “An Act Concerning Gun Violence Prevention and Children’s Safety.”

Governor Malloy signs landmark gun violence bill on 4/4/2013

Along with several provisions affecting mental health and school safety, the law also reforms several major aspects of Connecticut’s gun laws. These reforms include:

• A ban on the sale of military-style assault weapons
• A ban on the sale of large capacity magazines (over ten rounds)
• An extension of current background check requirements to cover rifles, shotguns, and all ammunition
• More comprehensive mental health record checks for firearms purchases
• A ban on armor piercing ammunition
• An expansion of current safe storage liability laws
• A statewide dangerous weapon offender registry
• Increased penalties for firearms trafficking and possession offenses

Learn more about the law and find out whether your representatives voted for or against it: (more…)