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Veteran caught in Connecticut ‘assault weapon’ catch-22

by Chris Eger

A Soldier serving overseas while his home state updated their regulations on owning certain firearms says he was left inadvertently in violation of the law.

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Supreme Court lets Connecticut ‘assault weapon’ ban stand

by Chris Eger

The nation's highest court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Connecticut's 2013 assault weapon ban expansion rushed through in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting.

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Bill to seize guns in restraining order cases heads to Conn. governor

by Chris Eger

The Connecticut Senate on Monday approved a House measure mandating those subject to protective orders turn over their firearms within 24 hours.

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Connecticut House approves bill to seize guns from those with restraining orders

by Chris Eger

Voting along party lines, lawmakers sent a House bill to the Connecticut Senate mandating those with protective orders filed against them must hand over their firearms.

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Concealed carry holder files lawsuit after movie theater arrest (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

A Connecticut town is behind the eight ball after the arrest of a lawful permit holder for two reasons: first, the permit holder is a noted attorney; second, the arresting officer was not certified.

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Connecticut gun rights group calls candidates ‘delusional’

by Chris Eger

Calling the contenders for office in the state this November "downright horrible" and "absolutely delusional," pro-Second Amendment group Connecticut Carry is endorsing no one.

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SAF demands Connecticut school’s website halt anti-gun bias

by Chris Eger

The Second Amendment Foundation is promising a lawsuit if a school does not address inconsistencies with its firewall, which blocks gun-rights pages but allows students to view pro-gun control websites.

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