The mission of CT Against Gun Violence is as simple as it is bold: to end gun violence in Connecticut. Our mission is being achieved through three key strategies:
Draft, pass and protect common-sense gun laws
- Keep firearms out of the hands of individuals prohibited from possessing them
- Keep firearms away from those who are a danger to themselves or others
- Limit the lethality of firearms
- Limit the risk caused by weak federal and other states’ laws
Support non-legislative violence prevention programs
- Secure funding for gun violence prevention programs
- Educate citizens how to keep themselves and others safe from firearms
- Promote gun violence prevention research to drive evidence-based policy
Ensure effective administration of CT gun laws
- Identify and address deficiencies in current administration of laws
- Promote adequate funding for training and enforcement
- Achieve 100% reporting of prohibiting criteria to background check systems
- Ensure accountability of federally licensed gun dealers