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Gun-rights and gun-safety witnesses clash over magazine limits and ammo sales at Public Safety hearing
Summary
Supporters told lawmakers House Bill 70 52 should raise Connecticut’s 10‑round magazine cap to align with common factory capacities and ease range operations; opponents said lowering restrictions would weaken public safety and urged retention of the existing law.
The Public Safety and Security Committee heard sharply divided testimony on House Bill 70 52, which would change Connecticut’s definition of a large‑capacity magazine and loosen certain restrictions on ammunition sales.
Supporters of the bill, including the Connecticut Citizens Defense League and hunting advocates, argued the 10‑round limit is arbitrary, puts lawful Connecticut owners at a disadvantage compared with other states and can hamper recreational shooters and range operators. Matthew Strasser of the CCDL said the magazine definition is not a long‑standing…
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