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NSSF Sues Connecticut Over Cruciform Trigger Ban

The National Shooting Sports Foundation filed suit against Connecticut after Governor Ned Lamont signed H.B. 5043 into law, banning pistol sales with cruciform

The Firearm Blog·3d ago↗ External
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27 State AGs Demand Supreme Court Strike Illinois AR-15 Ban

27 state attorneys general filed a Supreme Court brief demanding invalidation of AR-15 and magazine restrictions in Illinois and Connecticut, arguing the bans v

TTAG·3d ago↗ External
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SAF Sues Maryland Over Statewide Glock Ban — Injunction Filed

Second Amendment Foundation and partners filed for an injunction against Maryland's handgun ban that effectively prohibits Glock's entire product line from the

Bearing Arms·3d ago↗ External
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Glock, NSSF File Federal Lawsuits Against Connecticut October Ban

Glock Inc. and the National Shooting Sports Foundation filed separate federal lawsuits challenging Connecticut's new "convertible pistol" law set to take effect

TTAG·4d ago↗ External
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Glock and NSSF Challenge Connecticut's Handgun Ban in Court

Glock and the NSSF sued Connecticut over its 2024 handgun ban, arguing the state-specific prohibition violates Second Amendment rights. The lawsuit challenges w

Bearing Arms·6d ago↗ External
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Connecticut Drafts New Gun Laws to Circumvent Supreme Court Ruling

Connecticut is preparing legislation to circumvent the Supreme Court's Viramontes decision, which limited state gun restrictions. The state plans workarounds ra

Bearing Arms·7d ago↗ External
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Supreme Court Takes on Assault Weapon Bans in Viramontes, Grant Cases

Pro-gun groups filed amicus briefs in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, consolidated cases challenging assault weapon bans in Illinois and Connect

Bearing Arms·19d ago↗ External
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Supreme Court Declines Magazine Capacity Challenge in Three States

SCOTUS declined to hear magazine capacity challenges, leaving 10-15 round bans enforceable in California, New York, and Connecticut. Gun owners and manufacturer

Duke Firearms Law·20d ago↗ External
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NRA Challenges Illinois, Connecticut Assault Weapon Bans Before Supreme Court

NRA files Supreme Court brief challenging Cook County and Connecticut assault weapons bans affecting 8.6 million residents. A ruling in plaintiffs' favor could

NRA-ILA·23d ago↗ External
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Federal's FireStick Muzzleloader Gains Approval in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Indiana

Federal's FireStick muzzleloader ignition system now approved in Arizona, California, Connecticut, and Indiana, bringing total approval to 37 states for dedicat

TTAG·26d ago↗ External
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Second Amendment Foundation Challenges Illinois, Connecticut Assault Weapons Bans at Supreme Court

The Second Amendment Foundation filed its opening brief at the Supreme Court challenging assault weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois and Connecticut. The Cour

SAF·31d ago↗ External
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Federal Judge Blocks Young Adults from Carrying Handguns in Connecticut

A federal judge in Connecticut has upheld state and federal laws prohibiting adults under 21 from purchasing, possessing, and carrying handguns. The ruling deep

Bearing Arms·62d ago↗ External
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Connecticut AG Seeks Free Lawyers to Sue Gun Makers

Connecticut AG William Tong recruits pro bono attorneys to sue firearms manufacturers and dealers, signaling sustained legal pressure independent of budget cons

Bearing Arms·67d ago↗ External
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Supreme Court Takes Up Illinois and Connecticut Assault Weapon Bans

Supreme Court accepts First and Second Circuit cases challenging Illinois and Connecticut assault weapon bans. Decision threatens similar statutes across restri

SAF·90d ago↗ External
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NSSF Fires Back at DeLauro Over ATF Reform Claims

Rep. DeLauro attacks ATF reforms as pro-trafficking; NSSF responds with counter-facts. Her committee position gives her real power over ATF budgets and authorit

TTAG·92d ago↗ External
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NSSF to Challenge Connecticut's Glock Ban in Federal Court

The NSSF is suing Connecticut to overturn a state law banning Glocks and similar handguns based on theoretical conversion to automatic fire. The lawsuit challen

Bearing Arms·122d ago↗ External
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Connecticut Bans Most Modern Handguns Overnight, No Grandfather Clause

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation banning semi-automatic handguns with detachable magazines and pistol grips effective immediately, with no gra

GunsAmerica Digest·123d ago↗ External
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Not All Moms Support Connecticut's Glock Ban

Connecticut mothers are publicly opposing a proposed Glock handgun ban, directly contradicting claims by gun control groups like Moms Demand Action that speak f

Bearing Arms·125d ago↗ External
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Vampire Rule Defeated: Second Circuit Strikes Down New York’s Default Private Property Gun Ban

Second Circuit struck down New York's Vampire Rule that banned carrying firearms on private property without express permission. Court restored default carry ri

Concealed Nation·129d ago↗ External