April 3, 2013

DILLON SUPPORTS STRONGER LAWS TO STEM GUN VIOLENCE

Today the General Assembly takes up historic legislation to stem gun violence. It is my intent to support this important legislation.

The bill includes a number of provisions concerning firearms. The legislation:

• Significantly expands Connecticut’s Assault Weapons Ban
• Bans the sale or purchase of large capacity magazines, and imposes extremely stringent restrictions on the use of those currently possessed
• Requires Universal Background Checks for the sale of all firearms
• Establishes a first in the nation statewide dangerous weapon offender registry
• Requires new state issued eligibility certificates for the purchase of any rifle, shotgun or ammunition
• Expands the scope of Connecticut’s firearms safe storage law

The 138 page bill also includes provisions on school safety and mental health. Read the full bill - HB 1160