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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 06:59 pm

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 12:57 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

Connecticut Gun Control Group Plans Hartford Rally

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

Top News January 23, 2013 at 07:09 pm

VIDEO: Hundreds ‘March for Change’ to Connecticut’s Gun Laws

As hundreds rallied in at the state Capitol in Hartford for tougher gun laws, Patch was on…

Top News February 14, 2013 at 08:58 pm

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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 16, 2012 at 10:48 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 07:07 pm

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 03:16 pm

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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 08:43 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 09:08 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 06:20 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 07:41 pm

Malloy Unveils Gun Safety Measures

The governor wants to ban large capacity magazines for guns, implement universal and…

Top News February 21, 2013 at 06:53 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 18, 2012 at 08:47 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 02:38 pm

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Parents Call for Tighter Gun Laws in Tense Hearing

Two sides clashed in Hartford Monday as parents of those lost in the Dec. 14 shooting, as…

Government January 30, 2013 at 12:46 am

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 4, 2013 at 03:23 am

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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 02:30 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 09:10 pm

VIDEO: Biden Honors Newtown Victims, Calls for Tighter Gun…

In an impassioned speech at a Connecticut university on Thursday, Feb. 21 2013 Vice President…

Government February 22, 2013 at 12:28 am

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 03:47 pm

Your Take: Do You Favor Universal Background Checks?

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

Top News April 11, 2013 at 02:36 pm

Gun Store Owners Pull Application For Controversial Gun…

Owners are not sure if they will move store from Newington to Berlin.

Business January 14, 2013 at 01:01 pm

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The Peoples Voice

Connecticut State Representative Cathy Abercrombie from the 83rd District Meriden and Berlin,…

Conservative In Action April 9, 2013 at 01:08 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…

Government April 8, 2013 at 07:22 pm

Bipartisan Task Force On Gun Control Names Sub-Groups,…

Gun violence prevention and children's safety scheduled hearings.

Government January 19, 2013 at 04:47 am

Shooting Range Meets Opposition At P&Z Meeting

Residents and business owners don't oppose gun store but fear shooting range.

Government December 14, 2012 at 08:20 am

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 4, 2013 at 03:11 am

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Berlin Mayor Adam Salina: We Have To Do Something When It…

He attended the gun violence forum at Western Connecticut State University and walked away…

Government February 22, 2013 at 05:24 am