The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5717, seeks to amend chapter 943 of the general statutes by making significant changes to the regulations surrounding firearm magazines. Specifically, the bill aims to eliminate the ammunition capacity limits imposed on firearm magazines and eliminate the requirement to declare firearm magazines. Additionally, it mandates that the state destroy the records of such declarations.
The intent of this legislation is to enhance individuals' ability to exercise their constitutionally protected right to keep and bear arms. By removing restrictions on magazine capacity and the requirement for declarations, the bill aims to simplify the legal landscape for firearm owners in the state.