- This was a BIG WIN
for us!
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- 1. The 1993 AW Restrictions/Listing remain.
2. Language bringing the state under the Federal AW criteria/listing to
which we were already subject. NO IMPACT AT ALL on current procedures. Plus
an inference that if/when the federal law expires (Sunset due in two years
but must be voted upon by Congress) CT law remains (another day/another
fight).
3. Prohibits distribution, transport, import, sale, giving specialized armor
piercing or incendiary .50 cal. bullets. Does not affect standard FMJ or
Tracer rounds.
"Sec. 9. (NEW) (a) (1) For purposes of this section, "armor
piercing fifty caliber bullet" means any bullet that is fifty caliber
in diameter and that is (A) designed for the purpose of, (B) held out by the
manufacturer or distributor as, or (C) generally recognized as having a
specialized capability to penetrate armor or bulletproof glass, including,
but not limited to, such bullets commonly designated as "M2
Armor-Piercing" or "AP", "M8 Armor-Piercing
Incendiary" or "API", "M20 Armor-Piercing Incendiary
Tracer" or "APIT", "M903 Caliber .50 Saboted Light Armor
Penetrator" or "SLAP", or "M962 Saboted Light Armor
Penetrator Tracer" or "SLAPT"."
(2) "Incendiary fifty caliber bullet" means any bullet that is
fifty caliber in diameter and that is (A) designed for the purpose of, (B)
held out by the manufacturer or distributor as, or (C) generally recognized
as having a specialized capability to ignite upon impact, including, but not
limited to, such bullets commonly designated as "M1 Incendiary",
"M23 Incendiary", "M8 Armor-Piercing Incendiary" or
"API", or "M20 Armor-Piercing Incendiary Tracer" or
"APIT". "
4. Adoption of the Single Permit System (State Police bill we have supported
for 3 years) replacing the "Town Permit" with a Temporary State
Permit (60 Days) allowing carry/purchase anywhere in the state rather just
in the town issued until a State Permit is issued; we believe it will also
standardize permit application procedures on the local level precluding
"additional information" at Chiefs of Police whims. Provides State
Police with a complete database of permit holders for Instant Check not
available before due to problems with local databases. No change in cost or
permit processing procedures.
5. Establishes a "Firearms evidence databank" computer
system for
"Ballistic Fingerprinting " of projectiles & cartridge cases
for guns that come into police custody and police issued guns. This is
current procedure. This may be an "entry" bill to ALL Ballistic
Fingerprinting" (Another day/another battle).
6. Restraining/Protective orders relating to firearms. Condensed version of
original bill. Establishes a protocol for notification to affected
jurisdictions rather than only the town where the order applies.
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- History of the bill:
- http://www.cga.state.ct.us/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?
New File/Text of bill.
http://www.cga.state.ct.us/2001/fc/2001SB-01402-R000837-FC.htm
- This is a new file which is House Amendment
"A" as passed May 30. Toward the end is the OFA (Office of Fiscal
Analysis) Fiscal Note and OLR (Office of Legislative Research) analysis.
This data should explain many of the questions you may ask. When you read
this, understand that OLR does not necessarily have the firearms law
expertise that you may have and may generate some confusion. Their
evaluation is not the law, only a synopsis to help legislators understand
the bill content while debating. We strongly suggest you read the bill.
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- We don't expect the New version of SB 1402 to
have any difficulty in the Senate (it would be a slap in the face to the
House), but contacting your Senator is a good idea to let him know how you
stand. if the Senate passes the bill as expected, we think the governor
should and will sign it. The Session ends Wednesday, June 6, 2400 hours.
THANK ALL the Legislators you communicated with for their efforts.
More details to follow when time permits. Don't believe Newspaper reports.
- This was a BIG WIN for us!
