Bill > HB05675

This bill proposes to eliminate existing legal restrictions that currently prevent individuals from carrying handguns in Connecticut state parks and forests for self-defense purposes. By amending the general statutes, the legislation would grant people the right to carry handguns in these public outdoor spaces as a means of personal protection. The bill is straightforward in its intention to expand gun carrying rights in specific state-managed natural areas, allowing individuals to have a firearm with them for self-defense while in state parks and forests. The proposed change would modify current law to remove prohibitions on handgun possession in these locations, giving citizens more flexibility in how they choose to protect themselves while enjoying outdoor recreational areas.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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