Connecticut Law-Makers Propose Draconian Gun Control Laws
The NSSF has issued an alert regarding proposed legislation in Connecticut that would drastically restrict the rights of gun owners. Proposed measures include: mandatory registration of ALL firearms, confiscation of all magazines with capacity of 10+ rounds, registration of ammo purchases, ban on internet ammo purchases, and mandatory locked gun storage. Legislation proposed by Gov. Malloy, Sen. Beth Bye, and Rep. Bob Godfrey, would include the following restrictions:
- An outright ban on ALL modern sporting rifles, classifying them as “Assault Weapons.”
- Restricting lawful magazine capacity to 10 rounds.
- Confiscating ALL magazines (including pistol mags) holding more than 10 rounds.
- Statewide gun registration for ALL firearms.
- Re-registration every two (2) years with rising fee schedule.
- Permit requirement for any rifle with a pistol grip.
- Registration of all ammunition purchases.
- Limits on ammo quantities one can purchase and possess.
- Ban on internet sales of ammo in Connecticut.
- Mandatory locked gun storage requirements.
The NSSF states that: “There will only be a few opportunities for discussion and opposition as many in Hartford are trying to pass legislation as quickly as possible. The first hearing (and may be the only time to testify) will occur next Monday, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m. at the Legislative Office Building.”
NSSF is urging all gun owners, sportsmen and hunters to attend Monday’s public hearing to be held in the Legislative Office Building in Room 2C at 10 a.m. and to contact their state representative, senator and all members of the Committee immediately.
Other important gun-related legislation under consideration in Connecticut:
HB 5268, SB140: Requires firearm owners to maintain liability insurance. Establishes a 50% tax on the sale of ammunition. Requires all ammunition to be purchased in person.
SB 122: Makes it a class C felony offense for any person or organization to purchase, sell, donate, transport, possess, or use any gun except one made to fire a single round.
SB 124: Prohibits the possession of magazines that accept more than ten rounds.
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Sounds pretty much of a “copy” of the gun laws enacted here in Australia following the Port Arthur massacre.
Welcome to the UK!
After that is confiscation. Those that forget history are damned to repeat it.
TA
Not a single one, or even all, of those proposed laws will prevent a criminal from misusing a firearm. Only law-abiding citizens will be affected, and the criminals are happy their “victims” will be less-protected.
When you allow democrat to take power this is what you happened. They push through legislation that has been proven around the world to increase gun violence rather then reduce it by disarming the good guy. Any gun owner that votes for a democrat should be ashamed at himself. I personally know three shooters now that are moving out of state over this. I would if I could GG from NY
Sadly i dont think anything thats happened recently was committed by criminals.
Using euphamism for AR type weapons is wrong, they are not modern fireams however you want to word it, its a semi automatic rifle no more no less. Same goes for calling it an assault weapon
Restricting lawful magazine capacity to 10 rounds.( just need an endorsement on your gun registration, good reason to own ie competition etc? )
Confiscating ALL magazines (including pistol mags) holding more than 10 rounds. ( silly idea how many mags are out there!!!)
Statewide gun registration for ALL firearms.
Re-registration every two (2) years with rising fee schedule. (10 years not 2 )
Permit requirement for any rifle with a pistol grip. ( didnt realise pistol grips were so dangerous!!)
Registration of all ammunition purchases. ( Dont see an issue here )
Limits on ammo quantities one can purchase and possess. (Will probably be so high it wouldnt matter anyway)
Ban on internet sales of ammo in Connecticut. (Just buy it from a shop then.)
Mandatory locked gun storage requirements. ( ridiculous that its not law now. Sorry but why arent your guns locked up anyway!!!)
I know all that makes me sound anti however i am a keen shooter and love my guns after all they are fun but ive been in the UK and seen gun control ive seen it here in New Zealand, at some point we have to accept a little responsibility, if we keep making out the these laws are irrational and draconian (stupid description too) then we will look as obtuse and uninformed as the people making them and supporting them.
Theres nothing wrong with a reasonable compromise, as long as the basic right isnt taken away so what if we have to carry 3 10rd mags at the range or i have to unlock the gun cabinet before i go shooting.
Let the flaming begin
You guys have to fight this. The UK, Australia and even Canada have all been affected by laws passed purely on the basis of emeotion. I want to scream, every time I hear the term “assault rifle” to make a point used in complete and utter ignorance.
There is definitely room for keeping firearms from those not mentally or criminally fit to have them but the fear and misinformation being used as the justification for passing laws is frightening.
As an Australian, I can tell you that registration is the first step in confiscation. Don’t go there, fight with all you’ve got, write letters, call people. Go to marches. Fight like crazy.
Dont whatever you do, allow these changes because they don’t affect target shooters or shotgun users. One chip at a time they got us.