Brite ele Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Today the General Assembly takes up historic legislation to stem gun violence. It is my intent to support this important legislation For your information this is a summary of the provisions concerning firearms: * Significantly expands Connecticut's Assault Weapons Ban «Bans the sale or purchase of large capacity magazines, and imposes extremely stringent restrictions on the use of those currently possessed « Requires Universal Background Checks for the sale of all firearms + Establishes a first in the nation statewide dangerous weapon offender registry + Requires new state issued eligibility certificates for the purchase of any fifle, shotgun or ammunition « Expands the scope of Connecticut's firearms safe storage law You can read the full 138 page bill here: SB 1160 Sincerely. Brain Pat Dillon