Bill Text: CT HB05146 | 2015 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: An Act Authorizing The Carrying Of A Handgun For Self-defense In State Parks And Forests.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-01-09 - Referred to Joint Committee on Environment [HB05146 Detail]

Download: Connecticut-2015-HB05146-Introduced.html

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General Assembly		Proposed Bill No. 5146
January Session, 2015		LCO No. 399
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Referred to Committee on ENVIRONMENT
Introduced by:
REP. SAMPSON, 80th Dist.

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CARRYING OF A HANDGUN FOR SELF-DEFENSE IN STATE PARKS AND FORESTS.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:

That the general statutes be amended to authorize any person with a valid permit to carry a pistol or revolver to carry a handgun for self- defense in state parks and state forests.

Statement of Purpose:

To allow persons to carry handguns in state parks and state forests for the purpose of self-defense.