Reply From NLPD On 14-11
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Subject: RE: ccdl.us: Pamphlet Info Re: NL Carry
From: "Hibbs, Kerry" <khibbs@ci.new-london.ct.us>
Date: Thu, May 24, 2012 10:51 am
To: "CCDL President" <president@ccdl.us>
I heard; thank you for contacting me.
It's nice to see citizens advocating for change. Congratulations on the culmination of what I am sure has been a lot of work on your part!
Respectfully,
Kerry L. Hibbs
Police Secretary, Investigative Services Division
New London Police Department
New London, CT 06320
Phone: (860) 440-6681
Fax: (860) 437-6531
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From: CCDL President [mailto
resident@ccdl.us]
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 10:47 AM
To: Hibbs, Kerry
Subject: RE: ccdl.us: Pamphlet Info Re: NL Carry
Good Morning Kerry,
I was able to testify at the Administration committee and work with the council and the City Attorney and the ordinance modification was passed on consent. We will be modifying our "Is That Legal" pamphlet very soon. No more will be distributed with the current language, and we will do our best to pull any existing ones, but they are in gun shops and clubs all over the state, so that may take some time.
In the meantime if you would be so kind as to inform any inquiring persons to the change that goes into effect 30 days from Tuesday's council meeting (05/21/12).
The minutes from the meeting are not yet posted on the website for the city, so if you need verification, maybe contact the Council or even Clark Vanderlyke at the clerk's office.
Here was the language that passed:
NOW THEREFORE, the Code of ordinances of the City of New London shall be amended by replacing the present language of Sec. 14-11 with the following:
Sec. 14-11. Carrying of weapons, discharge of firearms.
No person shall carry any weapon or discharge any firearm within city limits, unless specifically authorized within the limitations and provisions of an active permit from the State of Connecticut, or as otherwise authorized by law.
Best Regards,
Scott Wilson Sr.
President
CCDL, Inc.
www.ccdl.us
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Subject: RE: ccdl.us: Pamphlet Info Re: NL Carry
From: "Lynch, Kerry" <klynch@ci.New-London.CT.US>
Date: Mon, April 02, 2012 3:17 pm
To: "CCDL President" <president@ccdl.us>
Cc: <vicepresident@ccdl.us>, "Maynard, John"
<JMaynard@ci.New-London.CT.US>
I completely understand your concern. Had I realized there was a request to change this still pending, I never would have taken up your time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Respectfully,
Kerry Lynch
Police Secretary, Investigative Services Division
New London Police Department
New London, CT 06320
Phone: (860) 447-1481
Fax: (860) 437-6531
From: CCDL President [mailto
resident@ccdl.us]
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 3:15 PM
To: Lynch, Kerry
Cc:
vicepresident@ccdl.us; Maynard, John
Subject: RE: ccdl.us: Pamphlet Info Re: NL Carry
It is nice to know that the city may not enforce this ordinance. However, The Administration that that currently oversees New London's Laws and Public Safety is interpreting the law one way, but administrations can and do change. This is one reason a request for modification is relevant.
This is certainly not the fault of the New London PD, or even the current City Council. As you can see in my attached statement in my prior email, we are looking for a simple modification of the language to the ordinance. Very simply, we would like the ordinance to reflect the exception to permit holders. If you or the administration can help us by having the City expedite this, we would greatly appreciate it. Our organization holds the men and women in blue up with the highest regard.
Again, Thank You,
Scott Wilson Sr.
President
CCDL, Inc.
www.ccdl.us
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Subject: RE: ccdl.us: Pamphlet Info Re: NL Carry
From: "Lynch, Kerry" <klynch@ci.New-London.CT.US>
Date: Mon, April 02, 2012 2:51 pm
To: "CCDL President" <president@ccdl.us>
My administration here has assured me that the permit IS the "authorization" to which the ordinance refers. No person lawfully carrying a gun with a valid permit has been cited for violation of this ordinance, that we know of.
Respectfully,
Kerry Lynch
Police Secretary, Investigative Services Division
New London Police Department
New London, CT 06320
Phone: (860) 447-1481
Fax: (860) 437-6531
From: CCDL President [mailto
resident@ccdl.us]
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 2:49 PM
To: Lynch, Kerry
Subject: RE: ccdl.us: Pamphlet Info Re: NL Carry
Ordinance 14-11 is in fact a valid ordinance in New London's code. In fact, I have testified before the town council and this is slated for a hearing at some point before the Administration committee. I have communicated with the Chair of this committee as well as the President of the City Council on this matter.
Please refer to Page 5 section A here:
http://ci.new-london.ct.us/filestor...uncil_Minutes__October_17__2011__Approved.pdf
I assure you Kerry that once this ordinance is removed from the code, we will modify our pamphlet.
I myself am a New London Resident and would like nothing more than to see this matter resolved. In the meantime, we feel it is our duty to inform people with the best possible information available so that they can follow the law and avoid hassles.
Any questions, please do not hesitate
Best Regards,
Scott Wilson Sr.
President
CCDL, Inc.
www.ccdl.us
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Subject: ccdl.us: Pamphlet Info Re: NL Carry
From: Kerry Lynch <klynch@ci.new-london.ct.us>
Date: Mon, April 02, 2012 1:38 pm
To:
president@ccdl.us
This is an enquiry e-mail via
http://www.ccdl.us/ from:
Kerry Lynch <klynch@ci.new-london.ct.us>
Hello there,
I work for the City of New London, where part of my duties is to assist in the processing of pistol permit applications.
Lately, I have received numerous calls regarding information on a pamphlet put out by your organization regarding CT gun laws. The section under question is regarding the carrying of weapons in New London and New Britain. This is not accurate, and I request that you no longer publish this in your literature.
Please contact me via e-mail if you have any questions.