Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog

Veteran caught in Connecticut ‘assault weapon’ catch-22

by Chris Eger

A Soldier serving overseas while his home state updated their regulations on owning certain firearms says he was left inadvertently in violation of the law.

The post Veteran caught in Connecticut ‘assault weapon’ catch-22 appeared first on Guns.com.

2nd Amendment adam lanza AR 15 Assault Weapon Assault Weapon Ban awb Brandon Starr. Colt colt's manufacturing connecticut Connecticut 2nd amendment Connecticut Citizens Defense League Connecticut gun group Connecticut gun law Connecticut gun politics Constitution fatal shooting features that make assault weapon firearm Gov. Dannel Malloy Gov. Malloy Governor Cuomo gun Gun Control gun control study Gun Laws gun lawsuit gun registration gun registration noncompliance gun registry gun rights Guns magazine ban magazine limit Military Newtown newtown panel nssf Pistol Politics Politics & 2nd Amendment Rifle safe act safe act lawsuit SAFE act magazine SAFE Act scandal sandy hook sandy hook killing sandy hook panel sandy hook shooting school shooting Scott Wilson second amendment shaming shew v malloy Shooting state gun registry Weapons what makes a gun an assault weapon

Supreme Court lets Connecticut ‘assault weapon’ ban stand

by Chris Eger

The nation's highest court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Connecticut's 2013 assault weapon ban expansion rushed through in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting.

The post Supreme Court lets Connecticut ‘assault weapon’ ban stand appeared first on Guns.com.

2nd Amendment adam lanza andrew cuomo Antonin Scalia AR 15 Assault Weapon Assault Weapon Ban awb Connecticut 2nd amendment Connecticut Citizens Defense League Connecticut gun group Connecticut gun law Connecticut gun politics Constitution fatal shooting features that make assault weapon Gov. Andrew Cuomo Gov. Cuomo Gov. Dannel Malloy Gov. Malloy Governor Cuomo gun Gun Control gun control study Gun Laws gun lawsuit gun registration gun registration noncompliance gun registry gun rights Guns magazine ban magazine limit new york New York assault weapon New York gun control new york gun law New York SAFE New York State Rifle & Pistol Association New York State Rifle and Pistol Association Newtown newtown panel NRA new york NY assault weapon NY SAFE Act NYSRPA NYSRPA v. Cuomo Pistol Politics Politics & 2nd Amendment Rifle safe act safe act lawsuit SAFE act magazine SAFE Act scandal sandy hook sandy hook killing sandy hook panel sandy hook shooting school shooting Scott Wilson second amendment shaming shew v malloy Shooting state gun registry Weapons what makes a gun an assault weapon

Bill to seize guns in restraining order cases heads to Conn. governor

by Chris Eger

The Connecticut Senate on Monday approved a House measure mandating those subject to protective orders turn over their firearms within 24 hours.

The post Bill to seize guns in restraining order cases heads to Conn. governor appeared first on Guns.com.

connecticut Connecticut Citizens Defense League Connecticut domestic violence Connecticut General Assembly Connecticut gun Connecticut gun politics Dannel Malloy Dannel P. Malloy domestic abuse domestic violence domestic violence bill domestic violence firearm domestic violence gun ban domestic violence gun surrender gabby giffords Governor Malloy Gun Laws HB 5054 homicide Martin M. Looney Politics & 2nd Amendment protection order protection order gun Rep. Gabreille Gifford restraining order restraining order gun Safety Scott Wilson

Connecticut House approves bill to seize guns from those with restraining orders

by Chris Eger

Voting along party lines, lawmakers sent a House bill to the Connecticut Senate mandating those with protective orders filed against them must hand over their firearms.

The post Connecticut House approves bill to seize guns from those with restraining orders appeared first on Guns.com.

connecticut Connecticut Citizens Defense League Connecticut domestic violence Connecticut General Assembly Connecticut gun Connecticut gun politics Dannel Malloy Dannel P. Malloy domestic abuse domestic violence domestic violence bill domestic violence firearm domestic violence gun ban domestic violence gun surrender gabby giffords Governor Malloy Gun Laws HB 5054 homicide J Brendan Sharkey nancy wyman Politics & 2nd Amendment protection order protection order gun Rep. Gabreille Gifford restraining order restraining order gun Safety Scott Wilson u.s. senate Valerie Jarrett William Tong

Groups promise lawsuit if governor proceeds with watch list gun ban

by Chris Eger

Gun groups, questioning the legality of the use federal terror watch lists by Connecticut's governor to prevent gun sales, promise legal action if it moves forward.

The post Groups promise lawsuit if governor proceeds with watch list gun ban appeared first on Guns.com.

2nd Amendment Alan Gottlieb background checks bloomberg CCDL Connecticut Citizens Defense League Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy connecticut no fly list Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015 fbi Federal Bureau of Investigation Gun Control Gun Laws Guns Handgun Institute for Legislative Action Malloy national security NICS checks no fly list no gun buying list Pistol Politics Politics & 2nd Amendment Rachel Baird Safety San Bernardino gun San Bernardino gun control San Bernardino gun law San Bernardino shooting Scott Wilson sec second amendment second amendment foundation Terror Gap terror watch list terrorist Terrorist Screening Database Weapons

The Biggest Friends of NRA Dinner in America (VIDEO)

by Ben Philippi

I recently attended the 23rd annual Friends of NRA Nutmeg Chapter Dinner in Southington, Connecticut only 30 minutes from Newtown, scene of one of the worst school shootings in US history, but politics and restrictive gun laws have brought a record number of gun owners to this event.

The post The Biggest Friends of NRA Dinner in America (VIDEO) appeared first on Guns.com.

aquaturf center ben philippi CCDL connecticut Connecticut Citizens Defense League friends of the nra guns.com Newtown NRA nutmeg chapter Politics & 2nd Amendment sandy hook Scott Wilson second amendment we the people

Malloy: No appetite for more gun control following final report on Newtown

by Chris Eger

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy accepted the findings of the special Sandy Hook Advisory Commission he established, but shied away from its further call for draconian anti-gun measures.

The post Malloy: No appetite for more gun control following final report on Newtown appeared first on Guns.com.

2nd Amendment adam lanza AR 15 Assault Weapon Assault Weapon Ban Connecticut Citizens Defense League fatal shooting Gov. Dannel Malloy Gov. Malloy gun Gun Control gun control study Gun Laws Guns Handgun magazine ban magazine limit Mayor Scott Jackson Newtown newtown panel Pistol Politics Politics & 2nd Amendment Rifle sandy hook Sandy Hook Advisory Commission sandy hook killing sandy hook panel sandy hook recommendation sandy hook shooting school shooting Scott Wilson Shooting Shotgun Weapons

Newtown Panel: All guns should be registered, all ammo serial numbered

by Chris Eger

A special commission set up by Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy after the Sandy Hook shooting may include a number of recommendations in its final report from registering all firearms, to tracking ammo and screening owners.

The post Newtown Panel: All guns should be registered, all ammo serial numbered appeared first on Guns.com.

1984 gun laws 2nd Amendment adam lanza ammo tracking AR 15 Assault Weapon Assault Weapon Ban Concealed Carry Connecticut Citizens Defense League Dr. Harold Schwartz extreme gun control fatal shooting Gov. Dannel Malloy Gov. Malloy gun Gun Control gun control study Gun Laws gun registration Guns Handgun laser serial number magazine ban magazine limit Mayor Scott Jackson Newtown newtown panel Pistol Politics Politics & 2nd Amendment Rifle Safety sandy hook Sandy Hook Advisory Commission sandy hook killing sandy hook panel sandy hook recommendation sandy hook shooting school shooting Scott Wilson Self Defense seriail numbered ammunition Shooting Shotgun Weapons

Sandy Hook Commission: Ban guns holding more than 10 rounds, no grandfathering (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

The special commission set up by Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy (D) after the Newtown shooting is ready to recommend a total ban on the sale and possession of guns capable of holding 10 rounds or more.

The post Sandy Hook Commission: Ban guns holding more than 10 rounds, no grandfathering (VIDEO) appeared first on Guns.com.

2nd Amendment adam lanza AR 15 Assault Weapon Assault Weapon Ban Community Groups Connecticut Citizens Defense League Dr. Harold Schwartz fatal shooting Gov. Dannel Malloy Gov. Malloy gun Gun Control gun control study Gun Laws Guns Handgun magazine ban magazine limit Mayor Scott Jackson Newtown newtown panel Pistol Politics Politics & 2nd Amendment Rifle sandy hook Sandy Hook Advisory Commission sandy hook killing sandy hook panel sandy hook recommendation sandy hook shooting school shooting Scott Wilson Shooting Shotgun Weapons

CT: Danbury Mayor quits MAIG over push for more gun regulations

by Chris Eger

Mark Boughton, current mayor of Danbury, Connecticut, announced Wednesday that he was leaving Mayors Against Illegal Guns, citing the group's push for toughening gun laws.

The post CT: Danbury Mayor quits MAIG over push for more gun regulations appeared first on Guns.com.

Concealed Carry Connecticut Citizens Defense League Connecticut gun law Danbury CT danbury mayor Erica Lafferty Gun Laws gun politics connecticut John Tkazyik maig mayors against illegal guns Michael Bloomberg Politics & 2nd Amendment Scott Wilson tom menino

CT: Those who missed gun registration deadline getting letters from state police

by Chris Eger

In Connecticut those gun owners who tried and failed to get their magazines and rifles registered in time are now finding letters in their mailbox from the state police, wanting their guns.

The post CT: Those who missed gun registration deadline getting letters from state police appeared first on Guns.com.

2nd Amendment Assault Weapon confiscation letter Connecticut assault weapons ban Connecticut Citizens Defense League Connecticut gun law Connecticut State Police CT gun ban CT gun confiscation Department of Emergency Management and Public Protection Gov. Dannel P. Malloy gun confiscation Gun Control Gun Laws gun numbers estimates gun registration gun registration amnesty gun registration noncompliance Guns how many assault weapons in CT how many handguns in CT how many mags in CT Large Capacity Magazine Lt. Eric Cooke order to turn in guns Pistol Police police coming for guns Politics & 2nd Amendment Rep. Penny Bacchiochi Rifle Scott Wilson Self Defense