Bryant Reed:
Many new laws, including new gun laws, will go into effect tomorrow. October 1st, general Three. Eyewitness News reporter, Eliza Krasinski joins us now live at the Capitol with new details on the new laws. Eliza, a lot of people are going to want to listen.
Eliza Krasinski:
Yeah. Bryant, more than 100 new laws have been passed this past legislative session. Governor Lamont making it a priority to combat gun violence since the Sandy Hook School shooting, this is the most wide-ranging package of gun safety measures. One new gun law bans openly carrying pistols and strengthens rules for gun storage. Now that means that if you do have a permit, you can still carry, but the firearm cannot be seen in public. The new law also allows a limit of three firearms purchased per month and increased training requirements to those with a permit.
John Taylor:
Do we need stricter gun laws? Obviously, you really want to still go out at night and not be afraid of idiocy, taking care of you, idiocy bothering you.
Eliza Krasinski:
Now, blight is also being addressed. Littering fines will increase and some relief on electric bills as well. Now, the Connecticut Citizen Defense League, a Pro-Gun Group, held a rally here at the Capitol. This morning we've reached out to them to talk about these new gun laws, and we are waiting to hear back from them. But tonight at 11 o'clock, we are hearing from the Connecticut Against Gun Violence Group. We're reporting live at the Capitol. Eliza Krasinski, channel three Eyewitness News. Alright.
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