Edward Peruta
Regular Member
Ranking Connecticut firearm laws on a scale of ONE to TEN:
One being the firearm policies of New York City, Washington, DC and Chicago where the second amendment is strictly restricted and NOT recognized, and:
Ten being states like Vermont, and Arizona where anyone who is not a disqualified person is able to purchase, possess and carry firearms openly or concealed for self defense with extremely limited restrictions.
I currently rate Connecticut a SIX out of ten.
My observations on how Connecticut can lawfully raise their ranking and allow residents to exercise their State and Federal Constitutional right to KEEP and BEAR arms for self Defense.
First,
Eliminate the arbitrary and capricious determinations being made on “SUITABILITY” and Connecticut would be a SEVEN on a scale of one to ten
Second:
Educate members of law enforcement and the general population of Connecticut that it’s lawful for a law abiding citizen to carry a firearm openly or concealed for self defense and Connecticut would be an EIGHT on a scale of one to ten
Third:
Eliminate the excessive fees to acquire the training, background checks and permits necessary to exercise Second Amendment Rights and Connecticut would be an NINE on a scale of one to ten
Offer permits free of charge to any Connecticut resident who is 18 years old or over and not disqualified by criminal history, civil restraining orders etc. or mental illness and Connecticut would be a TEN on a scale of one to ten
And finally, if Connecticut recognized and allowed individuals to freely exercise their rights to self protection by carrying firearms like Vermont and Arizona, the state would enjoy the coveted status of being off the chart on a scale of one to ten.
When traveling around the Country I am often questioned by people I meet, especially in Southern California, (San Diego), where I am the lead plaintiff in a key Federal Law Suit regarding Firearm Permits, I am asked how I knew the laws, why I filed the civil case and why I’m so confident that I will prevail in the case.
MY ANSWER IS VERY SIMPLE:
I WAS BORN, RAISED AND EDUCATED IN “THE CONSTITUTION STATE”.
I AM AND WILL REMAIN, A CONNECTICUT YANKEE WHEN IN THE GOLDEN STATE SIX MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR.
One being the firearm policies of New York City, Washington, DC and Chicago where the second amendment is strictly restricted and NOT recognized, and:
Ten being states like Vermont, and Arizona where anyone who is not a disqualified person is able to purchase, possess and carry firearms openly or concealed for self defense with extremely limited restrictions.
I currently rate Connecticut a SIX out of ten.
My observations on how Connecticut can lawfully raise their ranking and allow residents to exercise their State and Federal Constitutional right to KEEP and BEAR arms for self Defense.
First,
Eliminate the arbitrary and capricious determinations being made on “SUITABILITY” and Connecticut would be a SEVEN on a scale of one to ten
Second:
Educate members of law enforcement and the general population of Connecticut that it’s lawful for a law abiding citizen to carry a firearm openly or concealed for self defense and Connecticut would be an EIGHT on a scale of one to ten
Third:
Eliminate the excessive fees to acquire the training, background checks and permits necessary to exercise Second Amendment Rights and Connecticut would be an NINE on a scale of one to ten
Offer permits free of charge to any Connecticut resident who is 18 years old or over and not disqualified by criminal history, civil restraining orders etc. or mental illness and Connecticut would be a TEN on a scale of one to ten
And finally, if Connecticut recognized and allowed individuals to freely exercise their rights to self protection by carrying firearms like Vermont and Arizona, the state would enjoy the coveted status of being off the chart on a scale of one to ten.
When traveling around the Country I am often questioned by people I meet, especially in Southern California, (San Diego), where I am the lead plaintiff in a key Federal Law Suit regarding Firearm Permits, I am asked how I knew the laws, why I filed the civil case and why I’m so confident that I will prevail in the case.
MY ANSWER IS VERY SIMPLE:
I WAS BORN, RAISED AND EDUCATED IN “THE CONSTITUTION STATE”.
I AM AND WILL REMAIN, A CONNECTICUT YANKEE WHEN IN THE GOLDEN STATE SIX MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR.
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