Connecticut’s Governor Ned Lamont has signed into law House Bill 6667, marking the state’s first major update to gun regulations since the post-Sandy Hook reforms a decade ago. The new law prohibits open carry of firearms, enhances gun storage requirements, and raises the age to purchase semiautomatic rifles from 18 to 21, aligning it with handgun policies.
This comprehensive legislation also targets the rising issue of gun violence by incorporating demands from Democratic mayors in high-risk urban areas, proposing stricter penalties for repeat offenders. Supporters argue that evidence shows states with stringent gun laws experience lower rates of gun-related deaths, making this an important public health initiative in Connecticut.
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