Common Sense About Kids and Guns: Connecticut Information

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Headlines from Connecticut

Cathedral City California teen accidentally shot by brother (9/15/2007)

13-year-old girl shot in eye with a BB gun (11/1/2006)

New Haven Connecticut 15-year-old girl shoots self in leg (12/6/2005)
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Connecticut Gun Laws
Quick summary from MSNBC, based on data from the NRA, HCI, and the ATF. Disclaimer.
More detailed information from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.

State Firearm Deaths

In 2005, there were 10 firearm deaths of children and teens in Connecticut, including 2 suicides and 1 accident.
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Connecticut Resources

National SAFE KIDS Campaign

Find the SAFE KIDS Coalitions in your state.

Statewide Resources

Connecticut Against Gun Violence

bruce.r.connery@snet.net, 203-268-3050

Connecticut PTA

ctpta@aol.com, 203-281-6617

Connecticut State Police

860-685-8000, 860-685-8354 (fax)

Police On Patrol

Contact: Linda Kleinschmidt, info@policeonpatrol.org, 888-599-DAYS

Other Local Resources

Hartford - Connecticut Children's Medical Center

860-545-9988

Southeastern Connecticut - Montville Nonprofit Gateway, Inc.

Contact: Donna B. Jacobson, donna@mnginc.org

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Gun Lock Programs
To find a gun lock program near you:

Contact the State Resources (above) about gun lock programs in Connecticut.

See if Connecticut or your city is participating in Project ChildSafe and where you can get your free Firearm Safety Kit.

View our listing of Gun Lock Programs In the News

Contact your local police department.

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