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John Lott blasts Connecticut hike in handgun permit fees

by Andrew Shepperson

President of Crime Prevention Research Center John Lott Jr. is blasting lawmakers for raising handgun permit fees in Connecticut, arguing the hikes will endanger the poor who may no longer be able to afford guns.

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CT: Gov. Malloy wants to hike pistol permit, background check fees

by Chris Eger

In an effort to trim Connecticut's budget deficit, Gov. Dannel Malloy is seeking to more than quadruple the state's fees for handgun permits.

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CT: New law requiring permits to buy long guns takes effect April 1

by Chris Eger

In the latest round of new Connecticut gun laws to take effect, those wanting to buy a long gun will need the blessing of the state police starting April 1.

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Connecticut Carry dares state lawmakers: ‘Either enforce the law or repeal the ban’

by S.H. Blannelberry

Connecticut Carry, a nonprofit pro-gun organization has a simple message for lawmakers: either enforce the new ban on 'assault weapons' or repeal the law.

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CT: Those who missed gun registration deadline getting letters from state police

by Chris Eger

In Connecticut those gun owners who tried and failed to get their magazines and rifles registered in time are now finding letters in their mailbox from the state police, wanting their guns.

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Connecticut: Lawmakers seek amnesty for those who did not register banned guns, magazines in time

by Chris Eger

In Connecticut, state lawmakers are calling for an amnesty program for those who failed to register their now-banned firearms and magazines in time.

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