Please pass sensible gun law legislation.
Why is this important?
I am the President of the newly formed Greater Danbury Brady Campaign Chapter. We define ourselves as “A group of concerned citizens with a common goal of reducing Gun Violence in America”. We reside 15 minutes from Newtown, Conecticut. We have children who were traumatized by the lock-down they experienced on December 14th, 2012. We know Sandy Hook victims and we know their parents. We are single issue voters, we have friends, and we will turn out to vote. Additionally, we no longer shop at Walmart or any other large retailer that sells guns and ammo.
Please pass legislation that:
1. Strengthens our assault weapons ban with a focus on improving current list and strengthening functionality features; apply “one military feature” test to definition of assault weapons. Bans possession and sale with no grandfathering.
2. Bans large capacity ammunition magazines of more than 7 rounds. No grandfathering.
3. Requires universal background checks on ALL sales and transfers, including long guns.
4. Requires registration of handguns with annual renewal. Require annual fee and annual background check for all guns owned; stipulation that they are still in the possession of original purchaser or transferee; explanation for any gun still not being in their possession. Require safety inspection every three years. Charge
fee on initial registration and renewal.
5. Make gun owners liable for negligent storage if any person gains access to firearms and injures himself or another person or causes damage to property. The violation would be a Class D felony
6. Requires permit/license to purchase and carry all guns, including long guns, and to purchase ammunition
7. Prohibits sales of guns or ammunition via internet to CT residents.
8. Restricts handgun sales to one gun/month.
