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'Would the Republicans Also Like New Sand in the Sandbox?'

A look at the day's comments from Patch account holders in the region.

Top News July 27, 2012 at 10:37 pm

Malloy to Commission: 'I Do Not Support ... Confiscation of…

The governor responds to a meeting of the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission in which members…

Government March 16, 2013 at 06:00 am

0 Recommend Gary Jeanfaivre

Malloy: Banning Some Weapons Won't Hurt Connecticut Gun…

The governor says state weapon manufacturers sell most of their products out of state anyway.

Government March 15, 2013 at 10:01 am

Can Connecticut Enact Rational Gun Control Legislation?

Patch Back columnist Lisa Bigelow spoke with State Representative Gail Lavielle about the…

Top News January 12, 2013 at 10:56 am

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Connecticut’s Gun Laws Brokered by ‘Gang of Six’

State legislative leaders have provided President Obama a framework on the national gun…

Government April 9, 2013 at 10:10 am

0 Recommend Justin Reynolds

Does America Need More Gun Control? [Poll]

In the wake of the movie theater massacre in Colorado which left 12 people dead, New York City…

Top News July 23, 2012 at 08:42 pm

Man Arrested with Gun in New Haven Theater Calls Charges…

Arrested New Haven attorney Sung-Ho Hwang and the New Haven Police Department both held press…

Government August 9, 2012 at 04:36 am

0 Recommend Ryan Sartor

CT Lawmaker Adamant About Gun Law Changes [Video]

In Newtown, Chris Murphy speaks about the NRA, gun control and the mental health care system.

Top News January 15, 2013 at 10:48 am

Malloy Will Sign 'Comprehensive' State Gun Legislation

Malloy calls legislation presented by state lawmakers, which would limit sales of high-power…

Top News April 3, 2013 at 10:04 am

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Naugatuck Savings Bank in Southbury Robbed

Police say a man entered the bank and demanded money, implying that he had a weapon.

Police & Fire May 7, 2013 at 04:12 pm

Newtown Police Chief: Ban Assault Weapons

Kehoe said the weapons used in the Dec. 14 shooting were stronger than those his department…

Police & Fire January 21, 2013 at 11:06 am

Malloy Signs Connecticut Gun Bill Into Law

The bill gives the state some of the toughest gun laws in the country, and includes…

Government May 7, 2013 at 04:16 pm

Emotional Testimony Sets Tone of Newtown Hearing

A debate on gun control took center stage in residents' comments during Wednesday night's…

Government January 31, 2013 at 10:48 am

Retired Trooper Questions Malloy About Guns [Video]

The trooper says he doesn't like that law enforcement would be allowed to carry more…

Government May 7, 2013 at 03:57 pm

Gun-Rights Advocates: 'We Will Not Comply'

That's what one sign reportedly said at a gun-rights rally at the State Capitol in Hartford…

Top News March 12, 2013 at 09:15 am

0 Recommend Jason Bagley

Quinnipiac Poll Shows Broad Support For Gun Controls

The poll by Quinnipiac University shows voters support a ban on assault weapons and that even…

Top News March 7, 2013 at 11:00 am

Malloy Unveils Gun Safety Measures

The governor wants to ban large capacity magazines for guns, implement universal and…

Government February 22, 2013 at 10:24 am

0 Recommend Chandra Johnson Greene

Let CT's Gun Control Debate Begin: Part II

Last week’s Patch Back on gun control made fodder for several well-reasoned online debates…

Government January 23, 2013 at 04:17 pm

0 Recommend Lisa Bigelow

Murphy, Himes Lead Roundtable on Gun Control

The panel met in Stamford to discuss how Connecticut residents, community leaders and…

Government January 20, 2013 at 10:56 am

Gun Hearing Shaping Up to Be Showdown

Organizations and individuals on both sides of the gun control debate are rallying to have…

Top News January 28, 2013 at 09:54 am

0 Recommend Gary Jeanfaivre

Report: Some Fear Gun Seizure Requests Will Spike After…

The New Haven Register takes a close look at Connecticut's gun seizure law formed in 1999.

Government January 9, 2013 at 10:43 am

0 Recommend Ronald DeRosa

VIDEO: Biden Honors Newtown Victims, Calls for Tighter Gun…

In an impassioned speech at a Connecticut university on Thursday, Feb. 21 2013 Vice President…

Government February 21, 2013 at 10:43 pm

Milford Woman Accused of Biting Cop

Also, here's what a 25-year-old Stratford man reportedly told a homeowner after crashing into…

Police & Fire May 20, 2012 at 02:10 pm

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Connecticut State Police Have Huge Backlog of Gun Background…

An unprecedented uptick in gun sales following the Sandy Hook shootings has created the…

Police & Fire May 7, 2013 at 10:15 am

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Seymour Historical Society Hosts Civil War Encampment

Looking for something educational, fun, inexpensive, and close by? Check out this event hosted…

Kayleigh Apicerno's Blog April 15, 2013 at 10:12 am

Day in History, Daily Briefing, Jan. 24, 2012

See what happened on this date in history and what's happening locally now.

Top News January 24, 2012 at 11:10 am

Himes: 'No Civilian Needs a Gun With A Magazine that Holds…

Oxford's representative in the U.S. Congress issued a statement Tuesday about gun control…

Government February 27, 2013 at 01:14 am