CCDL - A Look Back At 2017

Photo from the CCDL website, taken at the 2014 Rally

It's the last day of 2017. As we prepare to ring in the new year, we've compiled a little list of some of CCDL's activities during the last year.

January

34 gun bills were introduced

CCDL conducted three Legislative Workshops

February

CCDL meeting with House Minority Leader Themis Klaridis to discuss issues

Large media event at the capitol that also included the NRA and NSSF

Public hearing in Harford

CCDL Signed Amicus Brief for Peruta v CA

CCDL Anniversary Dinner (view photos)

March

public hearings for:

Finance Revenue Bonding (Permit Increases) GB-787 (video)

Judiciary Committee Hearing for HB6300 (Show your permit) and HB7259 (Reciprocity) (video)

CCDL Legislative Breakfast

Monthly meeting cancelled - weather conditions

April

HB 6200 defeated in committee

May

Application for Amicus Brief for Soto v Bushmaster filed in CT Supreme Court

Permit issues in city of Hartford resolved

June

Amicus Brief (Soto v Bushmaster) accepted by the CT Supreme Court

FOIA requests filed with Waterbury and Middletown

July

Monthly Meeting - routine business

August

CCDL joins Amicus Brief in (Kolbe v Hogan)

CCDL Family Picnic (view photos)

September

5^th Annual CCDL Poker Run (view photos)

Legislative Shooting Event State legislators and staff spent the day learning about and shooting various firearms

October

Resolution with the City of Middletown

Proposed antigun ordinance in Southbury

November

Public hearing on proposed antigun ordinance in Southbury - awesome turnout! (view video of hearing)

Food Drive - While CCDL collects food donations year-round, our members were especially generous during the holidays. All donations go to local churches and shelters to help feed those less fortunate than ourselves.

Southbury ordinance proposal defeated! Thank you CCDL members.

Melissa Ziobron Named CCDL Legislator of the Year

CCDL attended oral arguments for Soto v Bushmaster

December

Monthly meeting

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Aside from these events, CCDL took part in numerous other public appearances and events. These included the CT Hunting and Fishing Show, Super Sunday, Middletown Motorcycle Mania, and numerous other events around Connecticut.

CCDL would like to thank all our volunteers and attendees that have continued to help the organization grow even further this past year!