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Regular Member
I have submitted the following email, and I spoke to the City Manager. This ordinance has been submitted for a review.
To: drose@ci.new-london.ct.us, gmckissick@ci.new-london.ct.us
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Honorable City Manager of New London:
Denise M. Rose
Good Day to you Denise,
My name is Scott D. Wilson Sr. I am a native of New London, and nearly a life long resident as well. I would also like to mention that I am a strong supporter and advocate for 2nd Amendment rights, and the President of the an organization entitled the "Connecticut Citizens Defense League". Our organization was founded and based on 2A principles. We are involved with the legislative process in Hartford, as well as introducing public enlightenment to people not aware of Firearms Rights and Laws here in Connecticut.
As a New London resident, I wish to see crime the rate go down, and the people that live and work here feel safe in their comings and goings. I would also like to see our city thrive and prosper. At the same time, I would like law abiding citizens to be able to exercise their Rights as well. Currently it is very difficult to do so with the following City Ordinance on the books in New London:
>>Sec. 14-11. Carrying concealed weapons, discharging firearms.
No person shall carry any concealed weapon in said city nor shall any person discharge any species of firearms in any street of said city, without authority of the council.
(Ord. of 3-5-45, § 9)<<
In Connecticut there are currently 158,000+ holders of Permits To Carry Firearms. And in order to move about the State and in certain towns in an inconspicuous manner, most choose to conceal their firearms. Therefore the only way to lawfully carry a firearm in New London is to do so openly (exposed). I assure you most people that lawfully carry a firearm do not wish to carry in this manner, although there are some residents in CT that do so on principle. Please keep in mind that openly carrying a firearm Is not illegal in this State.
Therefore, I would like to make a suggestion to the language of this ordinance for the City council to consider as a change to allow citizens to conceal their firearm:
>>Sec. 14-11. Carrying concealed weapons, discharging firearms.
No person shall carry any concealed weapon in said city nor shall any person discharge any species of firearms in any street of said city, without authority of the council or without a valid State Permit to Carry Pistols or Revolvers .
(Ord. of 3-5-45, § 9)<<
I respectfully request there to be careful consideration to my proposal for a language change, and I would be happy to reply to any questions regarding this proposal, or other firearms related matters that affect citizens of New London and Connecticut.
Please also be aware that there is (Raised) Legislation drafted regarding Preemption Firearms Laws in Connecticut to protect law abiding citizens this session:
H.B. No. 6377 (RAISED) PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING FIREARMS PREEMPTION', to preempt municipal regulation of firearms. REF. PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY.
Thank you for taking time to work on this matter, and I will await your reply.
Best Regards,
Scott Wilson Sr.
President
CCDL, Inc.
www.ccdl.us
__________________________________________________________________________________________
REPLY BACK:
Good evening Mr.. Wilson:
Thank you for your e-mail and telephone call concerning your request to change a city ordinance.
I will refer your request to the Administration Committee for review.
Generally the process for amending ordinances is as follows:
The request is received by the Administration Committee who may refer it to the coordinator for the code of ordinances.
The coordinator researches the matter and circulates the research and proposed change(s) to affected department directors.
The coordinator develops a report and recommendation which is submitted to the Administration Committee.
The Committee reviews the report and staff recommendations.
The Committee may take one of several actions which include but are not limited to:
Vote to recommend an amendment to the City Council
Vote to refer the matter back to staff for more research, or
Take no action
This process usually takes three- to six-months.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.
Denise Rose
To: drose@ci.new-london.ct.us, gmckissick@ci.new-london.ct.us
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Honorable City Manager of New London:
Denise M. Rose
Good Day to you Denise,
My name is Scott D. Wilson Sr. I am a native of New London, and nearly a life long resident as well. I would also like to mention that I am a strong supporter and advocate for 2nd Amendment rights, and the President of the an organization entitled the "Connecticut Citizens Defense League". Our organization was founded and based on 2A principles. We are involved with the legislative process in Hartford, as well as introducing public enlightenment to people not aware of Firearms Rights and Laws here in Connecticut.
As a New London resident, I wish to see crime the rate go down, and the people that live and work here feel safe in their comings and goings. I would also like to see our city thrive and prosper. At the same time, I would like law abiding citizens to be able to exercise their Rights as well. Currently it is very difficult to do so with the following City Ordinance on the books in New London:
>>Sec. 14-11. Carrying concealed weapons, discharging firearms.
No person shall carry any concealed weapon in said city nor shall any person discharge any species of firearms in any street of said city, without authority of the council.
(Ord. of 3-5-45, § 9)<<
In Connecticut there are currently 158,000+ holders of Permits To Carry Firearms. And in order to move about the State and in certain towns in an inconspicuous manner, most choose to conceal their firearms. Therefore the only way to lawfully carry a firearm in New London is to do so openly (exposed). I assure you most people that lawfully carry a firearm do not wish to carry in this manner, although there are some residents in CT that do so on principle. Please keep in mind that openly carrying a firearm Is not illegal in this State.
Therefore, I would like to make a suggestion to the language of this ordinance for the City council to consider as a change to allow citizens to conceal their firearm:
>>Sec. 14-11. Carrying concealed weapons, discharging firearms.
No person shall carry any concealed weapon in said city nor shall any person discharge any species of firearms in any street of said city, without authority of the council or without a valid State Permit to Carry Pistols or Revolvers .
(Ord. of 3-5-45, § 9)<<
I respectfully request there to be careful consideration to my proposal for a language change, and I would be happy to reply to any questions regarding this proposal, or other firearms related matters that affect citizens of New London and Connecticut.
Please also be aware that there is (Raised) Legislation drafted regarding Preemption Firearms Laws in Connecticut to protect law abiding citizens this session:
H.B. No. 6377 (RAISED) PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING FIREARMS PREEMPTION', to preempt municipal regulation of firearms. REF. PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY.
Thank you for taking time to work on this matter, and I will await your reply.
Best Regards,
Scott Wilson Sr.
President
CCDL, Inc.
www.ccdl.us
__________________________________________________________________________________________
REPLY BACK:
Good evening Mr.. Wilson:
Thank you for your e-mail and telephone call concerning your request to change a city ordinance.
I will refer your request to the Administration Committee for review.
Generally the process for amending ordinances is as follows:
The request is received by the Administration Committee who may refer it to the coordinator for the code of ordinances.
The coordinator researches the matter and circulates the research and proposed change(s) to affected department directors.
The coordinator develops a report and recommendation which is submitted to the Administration Committee.
The Committee reviews the report and staff recommendations.
The Committee may take one of several actions which include but are not limited to:
Vote to recommend an amendment to the City Council
Vote to refer the matter back to staff for more research, or
Take no action
This process usually takes three- to six-months.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.
Denise Rose
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