Connecticut’s most wide-ranging gun control measure since the 2013 law enacted after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting takes effect Sunday, with proponents vowing to pursue more gun legislation despite legal challenges happening across the country.

The new law, signed by Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont in June, bans the open carrying of firearms and prohibits the sale of more than three handguns within 30 days to any one person, with some exceptions for instructors and others.

“We will not take a break and we cannot stop now, and we will continue to pass life-saving laws until we end gun violence in Connecticut. Our lives depend on it,” said Jeremy Stein, executive director of Connecticut Against Gun Violence.

  • Neato
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    I’m confused. Don’t these restrictions do nothing to stop mass shootings? Open carry is for intimidation. Most mass shooters don’t use handguns, they use rifles.

    So what are these restrictions for?

    • PugJesus
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      Firearm crimes are most commonly committed with handguns. Banning open carry opens up a “See something, say something” attitude if you see someone with a gun.

      I don’t know that banning open carry is necessarily a good idea, but banning the sale of more than 3 handguns in 30 days sounds reasonable.

      • @Zoboomafoo
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        61 year ago

        3/month will do good to reduce straw purchases, but will unfortunately hose collectors

        • PugJesus
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          There’s an exception for antiques, but modern collectors may find it… troublesome.

    • @rickdg
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      Maybe testing the waters for some real legislation?

      • @[email protected]
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        Yeah, it says so much about America that this is “sweeping legislation.” It says so much more about America that this will be challenged and likely overturned.

    • @grayman
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      Feelings. It’s just interest balancing garbage.