Three days left in this Legislative Session – concludes Wednesday @ midnight. NOW is your opportunity to get a twofer! The bill below has passed the Senate and is ready for debate in the House providing more opportunity for Hunters (Handgun Hunting), and more important, a credit for those who paid the outrageous doubling of fees. For those who had contacted their legislators FOLLOW UP Now. With the plethora of bills being addressed, some Representatives may not be aware this bill passed in the Senate. For those who did not communicate-Do IT NOW. Support the sportsmen effort to get a credit on license fees and an additional hunting opportunity. This bill could be debated tomorrow (Monday)!
We have had several contacts on Handgun Hunting asking: If this passes, will a Permit be required? You WILL need a State Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers. There will be NO special hunting-only handgun permit. Many responded they will begin the Pistol Permit process immediately.
On Thursday 04/29, the State Senate PASSED Amendment “B” to S.B. No. 207 (RAISED) ENVIRONMENT. 'AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE HUNTING OF DEER BY PISTOL OR REVOLVER', which Establishes a credit to those who purchased a license, permit or tag between October 1, 2009, and April 14, 2010, to be applied against the fee for any such license, permit or tag purchased by such person on and after October 1, 2010. The vote on Amendment “B”, License Credit, was 34-0. The bill passed with Amendment “A”, removing the word “Pistol”, and “B” on a vote of 25-9. The bill is now ready for debate in the House.
It appears there is also significant support in the House but YOUR contact is needed. E-mail, and Write, and Phone Call YOUR State Representative NOW! You can find your CT legislator at http://www.cga.ct.gov/maps/townlist.asp
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