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Grading Connecticut’s Gun Laws

Connecticut ranks fourth in the nation for strong gun laws.
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Survey: Connecticut Teachers Oppose Guns in Schools

They also want tougher gun laws, according to a study by the Connecticut Education…
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Connecticut Gun Control Group Plans Hartford Rally

'March for Change' is planning the event for Valentine's Day. Avon, what improvements can be…
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Malloy On Connecticut Gun Control Talks: 'It's Not Working'

The governor says he's going to step in and propose his own measures. The move comes as Vice…
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President Obama to Speak About Gun Control in Near Avon

President Barack Obama will speak at the University of Hartford on Monday. This article was…
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One Million Moms 4 Gun Control - Central CT Chapter

We are a grassroots movement formed in the wake of the devastating mass shooting at Sandy Hook…
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Gun Manufacturer Near Avon Says it Intends to Leave…

Bristol-based PTR Industries, which makes a semi-automatic rifle, said the recent passage of…
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Metacon Gun Club
106 Nod Rd, Weatogue, CT 06089

The Metacon Gun Club is a shooting facility that staffs NRA-trained instructors, coaches and counselors. The…More facility features an indoor range and a clubhouse. Disciplines include a Bullseye Team, Class III, a junior program and .22 falling plate matches.</p> <p>The club holds monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm. Membership applications are available for download on the club’s website.</p>

Malloy Unveils Gun Safety Measures

The governor wants to ban large capacity magazines for guns, implement universal and…
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Connecticut's Federal Lawmakers Still Pushing For Gun…

The state's U.S. senators and representatives attended a hearing Friday in Hartford on the…
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President Obama to Speak About Gun Control Near Avon

A University of Hartford official confirmed that President Obama will speak there on Monday,…
President Barack Obama will speak at the University of Hartford on Monday.
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President Barack Obama will speak at the University of Hartford on Monday.

Pro-Gun Rally Planned For Hartford This Weekend

The group Connecticut Citizens Defense League is planning the rally for Saturday afternoon to…
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League hosted a rally in support of guns in January of this year. The group is planning another rally for this weekend. Credit: Stuart Keating
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The Connecticut Citizens Defense League hosted a rally in support of guns in January of this year. The group is planning another rally for this weekend. Credit: Stuart Keating

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

In a statement issued this weekend the Connecticut's First District Democrat said "politics be…
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Obama Supporter: 'We Have the Right to Bear Arms, Not to be…

Watch the video highlighting what people on the University of Hartford campus April 8 had to…
President Barack Obama made a stop in West Hartford Monday to drum up support for gun control legislation.
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President Barack Obama made a stop in West Hartford Monday to drum up support for gun control legislation.

Gun Used in 2011 Lenox Road Incident Stolen from Sylvan…

The gun a boy used to shoot his bicycle helmet in Avon last July was one of three stolen from…
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Man Who Allegedly Threatened to Shoot Coworkers Fighting to…

Robert Zordan claims that Farmington Police made errors in seizing his 13 guns — including…
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CT Kids Respond to Newtown Shooting

60 Children from CT Interviewed About Hopes for Their Future; Demanding Stricter Gun Laws…
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NRA Prepared to 'Make Meaningful Contribution' to Preventing…

The National Rifle Association of America released a brief statement Tuesday offering support…
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Connecticut Gun Bill: How Avon Legislators Voted

Keep reading to find out how State Sen. Kevin Witkos and State Reps. Brian Becker and Tim…
Connecticut State Capitol. Photo Credit: Hugh McQuaid
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Connecticut State Capitol. Photo Credit: Hugh McQuaid

Updated: Obama Gives Impassioned Speech on Gun Control at…

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. Credit: CTNow.com/Pool
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Obama speaks on gun control at the University of Hartford on April 8, 2013. Credit: CTNow.com/Pool

Police: Gun Fired in Avon Domestic Violence Incident

Avon police are investigating a domestic violence incident that resulted in a discharged…
Catherine Gillen, of Avon. Photo Credit: Avon Police Department
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Catherine Gillen, of Avon. Photo Credit: Avon Police Department

Witkos Wants to Hear Your Concerns Firsthand on Gun Violence…

Sen. Kevin Witkos is hosting a public hearing on the issue at Canton High School Monday, March…
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Connecticut Delegation, Newtown Families Join Obama Push for…

Reported and written by John Fitts and Kaitlin McCallum. When U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty (CT-5)…
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy at a recent appearance. Photo credit: Paul Singley
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U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy at a recent appearance. Photo credit: Paul Singley

Searching Online for Connecticut’s Gun Laws

Where you can find Connecticut’s gun laws on line.
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Man Arrested in Avon Standoff Had Five Guns, Police Say

Brian Benjamin, 53, is in lock-up on a $1 million bond and next appears in court on Jan. 29.
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Murphy: Speed, Capacity of Semi-Automatic Weapons…

Sen. Chris Murphy watches a state police demonstration of the power of military-style assault…
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Witkos, LeGeyt Serving on Gun Violence Prevention and…

The Avon representatives were two legislative leaders appointed to a task force to address gun…
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Obama Visit Will Impact Traffic Near University of Hartford

Security, logistics, traffic flow, and parking will be impacted at the University of Hartford…
President Barack Obama. Photo Credit: AP/Patch file photo
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President Barack Obama. Photo Credit: AP/Patch file photo

Robert Crook, Head of the Coalition of Connecticut…

Crook in recent days has said the media has overused the term 'assault weapon' and that…
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Police Investigate Robbery Suspect's Ties to Coin Theft

The following information was provided by the Avon Police Department and does not indicate a…
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