It is TIME for you to step up and protect your rights! There are 5 Second Amendment bills in the Judiciary Committee and we need your help!
Two ways to advocate for your rights at the public hearing.
Email written testimony by 8 am, Monday, March 14, 2022 (earlier is better).
Sign up in advance to testify virtually via Zoom or telephone
Testifying is a lot easier than you would think. All the information you need is below. At the VERY LEAST you can spend a few minutes to write testimony. View sample testimony on our website. The anti-gun side is motivated and will be emboldened if YOU let any more anti-gun legislation go unchecked.
Will you spend a few minutes to protect your rights?
The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. via Zoom. The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be broadcast live on CT-N.com.
SUBJECT MATTER: Juvenile Justice and Guns
S.B. 16 AN ACT ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE AND JUVENILE CRIME
H.B. 5416 AN ACT CONCERNING BULK PURCHASES OF PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS
H.B. 5415 AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF ASSAULT WEAPONS AND LARGE CAPACITY MAGAZINES
H.B. 5412 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DUTY TO RETREAT IN A RELIGIOUS HOUSE OF WORSHIP
Two ways to advocate for your rights at the public hearing.
1) Email written testimony by 8A.M. Monday, March 14th (earlier the better).
2) Sign up to testify virtually via Zoom or telephone.
You don’t need to be an expert to advocate for your rights. Judiciary Committee Members need to hear from us. A short simple email or testimony is fine. Please refer to CCDL’s Public Hearing Guide.
Individuals who wish to testify via Zoom must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. Registration will close on Sunday, March 13 at 3:00 P.M. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at (860) 240-5255 to leave your contact information.
Please email written testimony (preferably in Word or PDF) to Judtestimony@cga.ct.gov.
Speaker order will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Judiciary Committee website on Sunday, March 13 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing date. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for state officials and legislators. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.
All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.
TAKE ACTION NOW! Step by step guide to protect your rights!
STEP 1: Prepare your written testimony (preferably in Word or PDF format)
STEP 2: Email your written testimony to: judtestimony@cga.ct.gov
STEP 3: cc: your testimony to your state Senator and Representative. Find your Legislator
STEP 4: if you can, testify via zoom or telephone.
