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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dave Collins

Connecticut governor's gun proposals include open carry ban

Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced a series of proposed gun laws Monday in a state already considered one of the strictest for firearms ownership, including a statewide ban on open carrying expected to draw strong opposition from gun rights supporters.

Lamont revealed his latest plans to curb gun violence during a news conference in Waterbury with fellow Democrats, including Attorney General William Tong and mayors of the state's largest cities, as well as state and local law enforcement officials.

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