# General **URL:** https://ctguns.org/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://ctguns.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://ctguns.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://ctguns.org/tags.md) --- ## [Grant v Higgins CT AWB Challenge Has Been Granted Cert By SCOTUS!](https://ctguns.org/t/grant-v-higgins-ct-awb-challenge-has-been-granted-cert-by-scotus/968)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/grant-v-higgins-ct-awb-challenge-has-been-granted-cert-by-scotus/968 "2026-07-13T13:02:47Z")
CT’s Grant v Higgins AWB case has been granted certiorari by SCOTUS and combined with the Viramontes v Cook County (IL) case. CERTIORARI GRANTED 25-238 ) VIRAMONTES, CUTBERTO, ET AL. V. COOK COUNTY, IL, ET AL. 25-56… --- ## [Assault Weapon Certificate - Approvals](https://ctguns.org/t/assault-weapon-certificate-approvals/307)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 2:28am UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/assault-weapon-certificate-approvals/307 "2026-03-16T02:28:03Z")
Please post your AW approvals here in this topic/discussion! People are continually asking if anyone has been approved in the /r/ctguns subreddit. From May: It appears at least one person is reporting receiving their … --- ## [About the General category](https://ctguns.org/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://ctguns.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 10:03pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/about-the-general-category/3 "2023-11-17T22:03:50Z")
This is the catch-all place for any topic that does not have an existing category! --- ## [New ATF NFA Guidance Open Letter](https://ctguns.org/t/new-atf-nfa-guidance-open-letter/1007)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/new-atf-nfa-guidance-open-letter/1007 "2026-10-13T14:05:11Z")
New guidance letter can be found here: https://www.atf.gov/media/30961/download Note that this new guidance does not change or nullify state laws. ATF Director Cekada Addresses New NFA Enforcement Posture Video ATF Di… --- ## [CCDL Action Alert: Defeat Stratford's New GFZ Ordinance This Tuesday (10/13/2026)](https://ctguns.org/t/ccdl-action-alert-defeat-stratfords-new-gfz-ordinance-this-tuesday-10-13-2026/1009)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/ccdl-action-alert-defeat-stratfords-new-gfz-ordinance-this-tuesday-10-13-2026/1009 "2026-10-11T16:42:20Z")
Southwest Region Members… Stratford NEEDS YOU! Skip the CCDL Membership Meeting this month, we need you to take ACTION! The Town Council in Stratford has proposed an ordinance banning carry in ALL town properties. Do y… --- ## [GLOCK Sues Connecticut Over Vague ‘Convertible Pistol’ Ban - Injunction Granted (9/30/26)](https://ctguns.org/t/glock-sues-connecticut-over-vague-convertible-pistol-ban-injunction-granted-9-30-26/1006)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/glock-sues-connecticut-over-vague-convertible-pistol-ban-injunction-granted-9-30-26/1006 "2026-10-02T18:29:44Z")
Lawsuit filed by Glock. GLOCK Sues Connecticut Over Vague ‘Convertible Pistol’ Ban Connecticut cannot tell gun dealers whether GLOCK pistols specifically redesigned to resist illegal machinegun conversion devices will … --- ## [Viramones/Grant Oral Arguments Scheduled for December 2nd, 2026](https://ctguns.org/t/viramones-grant-oral-arguments-scheduled-for-december-2nd-2026/1005)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/viramones-grant-oral-arguments-scheduled-for-december-2nd-2026/1005 "2026-09-04T21:40:45Z")
Oral arguments set for December 2nd. https://www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?filename=/docket/docketfiles/html/public/25-238.html Sep 04 2026 SET FOR ARGUMENT on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. VIDED. Some 30 briefs wer… --- ## [SAF Files Opening Brief in Viramontes/Grant SCOTUS AR-15 - Semiautomatic Rifle Ban Challenge](https://ctguns.org/t/saf-files-opening-brief-in-viramontes-grant-scotus-ar-15-semiautomatic-rifle-ban-challenge/1004)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 10:01am UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/saf-files-opening-brief-in-viramontes-grant-scotus-ar-15-semiautomatic-rifle-ban-challenge/1004 "2026-08-29T10:01:43Z")
Link to the brief: https://saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Viramontes-opening-brief-8.28.26.pdf SAF has posted a X.com thread with highlights from their brief. Start with this opening x.com post: SAF does touch … --- ## [Introducing RangeLeagues, a way to casually compete with your community, on your own time](https://ctguns.org/t/introducing-rangeleagues-a-way-to-casually-compete-with-your-community-on-your-own-time/1000)
**Author:** [@InvisibleCat](https://ctguns.org/u/InvisibleCat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/introducing-rangeleagues-a-way-to-casually-compete-with-your-community-on-your-own-time/1000 "2026-08-25T03:45:37Z")
RangeLeagues: Casual remote competitive shooting leagues What it is, in one sentence RangeLeagues is a casual remote competition league platform that lets users have an easier, free and significantly less intimidating wa… --- ## [Assault Weapon Checker is back online and updated](https://ctguns.org/t/assault-weapon-checker-is-back-online-and-updated/972)
**Author:** [@InvisibleCat](https://ctguns.org/u/InvisibleCat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 5:07am UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/assault-weapon-checker-is-back-online-and-updated/972 "2026-07-18T05:07:22Z")
The forum broke the tool hosting, so I am working on restoring it and hosting it on a separate subdomain. Until that happens it will not be available. While I am working on the tool, I will be updating it to include the… --- ## [Personal Firearms Inventory Software](https://ctguns.org/t/personal-firearms-inventory-software/971)
**Author:** [@djp70](https://ctguns.org/u/djp70)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/personal-firearms-inventory-software/971 "2026-07-16T18:34:01Z")
I wanted to share something I helped beta test and give feedback on. GhostVault 1.0 has officially been released. It’s a private, offline Windows inventory program for organizing important personal property records, inc… --- ## [Anyone try out any local NRA Pistol Basic Training Courses?](https://ctguns.org/t/anyone-try-out-any-local-nra-pistol-basic-training-courses/969)
**Author:** [@ronsguns](https://ctguns.org/u/ronsguns)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/anyone-try-out-any-local-nra-pistol-basic-training-courses/969 "2026-07-03T17:38:05Z")
Anyone try out any local NRA Pistol Basic Training Courses? may find this interesting if not: It’s held in Niantic: https://go.ronsgunsct.com/nra-pistol-safety-course?fbclid=IwY2xjawS00rRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMV1Uya3d… --- ## [Update: HB-5043 (Glock Ban Bill) is now Public Act No. 26-41](https://ctguns.org/t/update-hb-5043-glock-ban-bill-is-now-public-act-no-26-41/965)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/update-hb-5043-glock-ban-bill-is-now-public-act-no-26-41/965 "2026-05-06T11:41:00Z")
Update: HB-5043 (Glock Ban Bill) is now Public Act No. 26-41. PDF version: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/ACT/PA/PDF/2026PA-00041-R00HB-05043-PA.PDF Word version: https://search.cga.state.ct.us/dl2026/PA/DOC/2026PA-00041-… --- ## [HB-5043 Update: Senate Republicans Submit 9 Amendments (05/04/2026)](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5043-update-senate-republicans-submit-9-amendments-05-04-2026/964)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5043-update-senate-republicans-submit-9-amendments-05-04-2026/964 "2026-05-04T22:52:21Z")
Senate Republicans submitted a number of amendments to HB-5043. So far all are marked as “uncalled”. Typically Republican submitted amendments to gun bills do not garner enough Democrat votes for passage to amend the bil… --- ## [HB-5291 DESPP Recommendations Regarding Various Public Safety Statutes Moves to Senate (4/29/2026)](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5291-despp-recommendations-regarding-various-public-safety-statutes-moves-to-senate-4-29-2026/963)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5291-despp-recommendations-regarding-various-public-safety-statutes-moves-to-senate-4-29-2026/963 "2026-04-29T14:09:30Z")
HB-5291 was amended by, and voted out of, the House. Moves to the Senate. This one has overwhelming bipartisan support. https://cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill\_num=HB-5291 Brief sum… --- ## [US Coast Guard Academy Combat Arms Team Seeking USPSA/IPSC Coach (SE CT)](https://ctguns.org/t/us-coast-guard-academy-combat-arms-team-seeking-uspsa-ipsc-coach-se-ct/962)
**Author:** [@AFOfficial](https://ctguns.org/u/AFOfficial)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/us-coast-guard-academy-combat-arms-team-seeking-uspsa-ipsc-coach-se-ct/962 "2026-04-24T13:35:33Z")
Looking to connect with an experienced competitive shooter or instructor in the CT/RI area. I’m a cadet at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London and a Captain of the Combat Arms Team. We’re working to take the team… --- ## [HB-5043 Convertible Pistols - House Amendments (04/22/2026)](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5043-convertible-pistols-house-amendments-04-22-2026/961)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5043-convertible-pistols-house-amendments-04-22-2026/961 "2026-04-23T18:19:33Z")
Update: House passes HB-5043 as amended by House Schedule A LCO# 4469 (D). The Senate gets their shot at it next. Not surprisingly the House is starting to publish proposed amendments to HB-5043. First one so far is off… --- ## [HB-5533 & SB-463 Election Security Gun Free Zones Continue to Move Forward (04/20/2026)](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5533-sb-463-election-security-gun-free-zones-continue-to-move-forward-04-20-2026/958)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5533-sb-463-election-security-gun-free-zones-continue-to-move-forward-04-20-2026/958 "2026-04-20T15:40:58Z")
The House and Senate both forwarded their respective bills to the Judiciary committee who reported both bills out of their committee as Joint Favorable. This is the bill that among other modifications to elections would … --- ## [HB-5533 Protection of Election Administration Process, Election Sites, Election Workers and Electors Referred by House to Judiciary Comm. (04/14/2026)](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5533-protection-of-election-administration-process-election-sites-election-workers-and-electors-referred-by-house-to-judiciary-comm-04-14-2026/955)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 10:27am UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5533-protection-of-election-administration-process-election-sites-election-workers-and-electors-referred-by-house-to-judiciary-comm-04-14-2026/955 "2026-04-16T10:27:43Z")
HB-5533 An Act Concerning Protection of Election Administration Process, Election Sites, Election Workers and Electors was just referred by the House to Committee on Judiciary. https://cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabi… --- ## [CCDL Action Alert: HANDS OFF OUR GLOCKS](https://ctguns.org/t/ccdl-action-alert-hands-off-our-glocks/957)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/ccdl-action-alert-hands-off-our-glocks/957 "2026-04-15T09:54:27Z")
The Threats: H.B. 5043 and H.B. 5533​ We are now facing a two-pronged attack on our Second Amendment rights targeting “convertible pistols” and in a separate bill, your right to carry. H.B. 5043 (The “Convertible Pisto… --- ## [CCDL: Lobby Day at the Capital on April 22nd from 11a-3p](https://ctguns.org/t/ccdl-lobby-day-at-the-capital-on-april-22nd-from-11a-3p/954)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/ccdl-lobby-day-at-the-capital-on-april-22nd-from-11a-3p/954 "2026-04-13T18:02:10Z")
Per a CCDL email: On Wednesday, April 22nd we will be hosting a Lobby Day at the Capitol from 11a-3p. A pro-2A rally, INSIDE the buildings where the laws are made, DURING the hours the lawmakers are in the building. We … --- ## [HB-5043 Convertible Pistol ban (aka Glock Ban) Bill Moves Forward with House Calendar and File Numbers (04/13/2026)](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5043-convertible-pistol-ban-aka-glock-ban-bill-moves-forward-with-house-calendar-and-file-numbers-04-13-2026/953)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5043-convertible-pistol-ban-aka-glock-ban-bill-moves-forward-with-house-calendar-and-file-numbers-04-13-2026/953 "2026-04-13T16:53:44Z")
HB-5043 An Act Concerning Convertible Pistols and Unfinished Frames or Unfinished Receivers continues to move forward in the process. Getting a House calendar number and House file number. https://cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabill… --- ## [SB-502 An Act Concerning Discretionary Transfer from Juvenile Court to Adult Court Moves Forward with Senate Calendar and File Numbers (04/13/2026)](https://ctguns.org/t/sb-502-an-act-concerning-discretionary-transfer-from-juvenile-court-to-adult-court-moves-forward-with-senate-calendar-and-file-numbers-04-13-2026/952)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/sb-502-an-act-concerning-discretionary-transfer-from-juvenile-court-to-adult-court-moves-forward-with-senate-calendar-and-file-numbers-04-13-2026/952 "2026-04-13T16:47:14Z")
SB-502 An Act Concerning Discretionary Transfer from Juvenile Court to Adult Court moves forward in the process. Getting a Senate calendar number and Senate file number. https://cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatu… --- ## [Coventry to take a closer look into backyard gun ranges - UPDATE: Voters Overturn Ordinance!](https://ctguns.org/t/coventry-to-take-a-closer-look-into-backyard-gun-ranges-update-voters-overturn-ordinance/337)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/coventry-to-take-a-closer-look-into-backyard-gun-ranges-update-voters-overturn-ordinance/337 "2026-04-09T20:34:27Z")
Coventry to take a closer look into backyard gun ranges The town council in Coventry has unanimously approved a move to look into backyard gun ranges. The town is forming a committee, which takes aim at researching th… --- ## [HB-5533/SB-463 An Act Concerning Protection of Election Administration Process, Election Sites, Election Workers and Electors Moves Forward (04/09/2026)](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5533-sb-463-an-act-concerning-protection-of-election-administration-process-election-sites-election-workers-and-electors-moves-forward-04-09-2026/951)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5533-sb-463-an-act-concerning-protection-of-election-administration-process-election-sites-election-workers-and-electors-moves-forward-04-09-2026/951 "2026-04-09T16:01:43Z")
HB-5533 and SB-463 move forward to the next legislative step of being placed on the House and Senate calendars and getting a file numbers. This is the bill that would create a 250 foot gun free zone around election sites… --- ## [HB-5043 An Act Prohibiting the Manufacture and Sale of Convertible Pistols (aka Glock ban) Continues to Move Forward in the Process (4/8/26)](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5043-an-act-prohibiting-the-manufacture-and-sale-of-convertible-pistols-aka-glock-ban-continues-to-move-forward-in-the-process-4-8-26/950)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5043-an-act-prohibiting-the-manufacture-and-sale-of-convertible-pistols-aka-glock-ban-continues-to-move-forward-in-the-process-4-8-26/950 "2026-04-08T17:00:58Z")
For those not keeping abreast of this bill’s movement through it’s bill page: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill\_num=HB-5043 The Glock ban bill moves to the next step in the… --- ## [Customization](https://ctguns.org/t/customization/948)
**Author:** [@automan21](https://ctguns.org/u/automan21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 1:09am UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/customization/948 "2026-04-03T01:09:45Z")
Got the wife to finally carry and she wanted something cute but carry worthy so I did this to it. What do you guys think? Properly prepped and duracoted. --- ## [HB-5291 An Act Concerning the DESPP Recommendations Regarding Various Statutes Relating to Public Safety Moves to House Calendar (04/01/2026)](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5291-an-act-concerning-the-despp-recommendations-regarding-various-statutes-relating-to-public-safety-moves-to-house-calendar-04-01-2026/947)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5291-an-act-concerning-the-despp-recommendations-regarding-various-statutes-relating-to-public-safety-moves-to-house-calendar-04-01-2026/947 "2026-04-01T16:15:45Z")
HB-5291 An Act Concerning the DESPP Recommendations Regarding Various Statutes Relating to Public Safety moves out of committee to the House calendar. https://cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=B… --- ## [HB-5451 An Act Concerning Possession of a Firearm on School Grounds by a Certified Police Officer Moves to House Calendar (04/01/2026)](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5451-an-act-concerning-possession-of-a-firearm-on-school-grounds-by-a-certified-police-officer-moves-to-house-calendar-04-01-2026/946)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5451-an-act-concerning-possession-of-a-firearm-on-school-grounds-by-a-certified-police-officer-moves-to-house-calendar-04-01-2026/946 "2026-04-01T15:41:56Z")
HB-5451 An Act Concerning Possession of a Firearm on School Grounds by a Certified Police Officer substitute bill moves forward. Added to House calendar. https://cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillTyp… --- ## [HB-5454 An Act Concerning the Refund of Certain Firearm Permit Fees Moves to House Calendar (03/31/2026)](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5454-an-act-concerning-the-refund-of-certain-firearm-permit-fees-moves-to-house-calendar-03-31-2026/945)
**Author:** [@havenrogue](https://ctguns.org/u/havenrogue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://ctguns.org/t/hb-5454-an-act-concerning-the-refund-of-certain-firearm-permit-fees-moves-to-house-calendar-03-31-2026/945 "2026-03-31T15:21:37Z")
The revised bill HB-5454 An Act Concerning the Refund of Certain Firearm Permit Fees moves forward out of committee and onto the House calendar. https://cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bi… [Next page](https://ctguns.org/c/general/4.md?page=1)