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Quinnipiac Poll Shows Broad Support For Gun Controls

The poll by Quinnipiac University shows voters support a ban on assault weapons and that even…

Top News March 7, 2013 at 01:01 am

Gun Control Bill Will Be Strictest In Nation

Despite protest it appears bill will be passed by legislature.

Top News April 4, 2013 at 12:09 am

Connecticut’s Gun Laws Brokered by ‘Gang of Six’

State legislative leaders have provided President Obama a framework on the national gun…

Government April 8, 2013 at 03:34 pm

Lawmakers Silent on Gun Control in Wake of Newtown…

Thousands have taken to Facebook and other sites to decry what they say is a lack of gun…

Police & Fire December 17, 2012 at 01:23 am

Connecticut's Legislature Entering Tough Session

Lawmakers in Hartford will tackle gun control and budget issues during the new legislative…

Top News January 7, 2013 at 07:03 pm

Agreement Reached on Connecticut Gun Control

A legislative task force is expected to announce its recommendations today, April 1, on gun…

Top News April 1, 2013 at 07:13 pm

Connecticut Gun Control Group Plans Hartford Rally

'March for Change' is planning the event for Valentine's Day.

Top News January 23, 2013 at 07:13 pm

Letter to the Editor: I Voted for Obama But Not for Gun…

"There is no right more important to me than that granted by the Second Amendment because,…

Top News January 21, 2013 at 04:46 am

Connecticut Gun Supplies Running Low as Weapon Sales Soar

As state and federal lawmakers look at new laws to curb gun violence, sales of guns in…

Government January 24, 2013 at 03:11 pm

Connecticut's Federal Lawmakers Still Pushing For Gun…

The state's U.S. senators and representatives attended a hearing Friday in Hartford on the…

Government May 14, 2013 at 01:14 am

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Gun Owners Rally in Hartford in Support of Second Amendment

A group of several hundred supporters attend Saturday's pro-gun rally at the Capitol.

Top News January 20, 2013 at 09:03 pm

U.S. Rep. John Larson Calls For Gun Control Talks

In a statement issued this weekend Connecticut's First District Democrat said "politics be…

Police & Fire December 17, 2012 at 02:38 pm

Local Gun Manufacturer Says it Intends to Leave Connecticut

Bristol-based PTR Industries, which makes a semi-automatic rifle, said the recent passage of…

Business April 10, 2013 at 02:30 pm

Gun Owners' Names, Addresses Could Become Public

A West Haven lawmaker has introduced a bill to make public the names of some 170,000 gun…

Government January 4, 2013 at 02:31 pm

Obama Supporter: 'We Have the Right to Bear Arms, Not to be…

This video was done by Simsbury Patch Editor Jeff Brush. Advocates on both sides of the gun…

President Barack Obama made a stop in West Hartford Monday to drum up support for gun control legislation. (Video Credit: Jeff Brush)

Government April 8, 2013 at 07:40 pm

Local Gun Manufacturer Says it Intends to Leave Connecticut

Bristol-based PTR Industries, which makes a semi-automatic rifle, said the recent passage of…

Business April 10, 2013 at 02:31 pm

Local Gun Manufacturer Says it Intends to Leave Connecticut

Bristol-based PTR Industries, which makes a semi-automatic rifle, said the recent passage of…

Business April 10, 2013 at 02:31 pm

Malloy Wants Federal Action on Gun Controls in Wake of…

Speaking at a press conference Monday the governor also said he had to break the news Friday…

Government December 19, 2012 at 02:58 am

FEC Data: Campaign Contributions To, From Gun Control PACs

Data shows contributions to and from two major gun control advocacy groups on opposite sides…

Government March 11, 2013 at 09:12 pm

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Ammunition-Control Legislation Introduced in Connecticut…

In the wake of the Newtown shootings the first of what is likely to be numerous gun-related…

Government January 3, 2013 at 03:18 pm

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Connecticut Gun Control Hearing Shaping Up to Be Showdown

Groups and individuals on both sides of the debate are gathering today for a public hearing in…

Top News January 28, 2013 at 02:42 pm

State Leaders Criticize U.S. Senate's Vote on Gun Measure

The governor and members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation are upset about the…

Top News April 18, 2013 at 09:13 pm

Connecticut Delegation, Newtown Families Join Obama Push for…

Connecticut lawmakers and families hope for assault weapons, high-capacity magazine ban but…

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy at a recent appearance. Photo credit: Paul Singley

Government April 8, 2013 at 03:41 pm

Your Take: Do You Favor Universal Background Checks?

This article was reported and written by Senior Regional Editor Elissa Bass. On Wednesday it…

Top News April 11, 2013 at 02:38 pm

Obama Gives Impassioned Speech on Gun Control at University…

The president took to the podium with a tear in one eye after listening to an introductory…

Obama speaks on gun control at the University of Hartford on April 8, 2013.

Government April 8, 2013 at 07:22 pm

Gun Control, School Safety, Mental Illness Focus of New…

In response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Connecticut is convening a panel of…

Government January 3, 2013 at 10:50 pm

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Robert Crook, Head of the Coalition of Connecticut…

Crook in recent days has said the media has overused the term “assault weapon” and that…

Top News December 21, 2012 at 02:47 pm

Connecticut General Assembly Going to the Dogs - And Cats -…

Gun control and the state budget might be taking center stage in Hartford right now, but some…

Government January 14, 2013 at 08:05 pm