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  • Gun group (NRA) challenges Rocky Hill (CT) gun ban

    06/03/2002 7:39:13 AM PDT · by LurkedLongEnough · 19 replies · 526+ views
    WTNH-TV New Haven, CT ^ | June 3, 2002 | Staff
    (Rocky Hill-AP, June 3, 2002 7:42 AM) _ The town of Rocky Hill finds itself in a duel with the National Rifle Association. The NRA is questioning a town ordinance that forbids people from carrying firearms in town parks. The NRA cites a 1984 state Supreme Court decision that forbids towns from writing laws regulating the sale of guns. The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities says it backs the Rocky Hill ordinance as it stands now. CCM spokesman Kevin Maloney says generally, state statute provides municipalities with broad powers to protect its citizens. The ordinance was written about 20 years ago....