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SB 1170

AN ACT ELIMINATING THE TEN-ROUND FIREARM MAGAZINE CAPACITY LIMIT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Anderson and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill repeals the 10-round firearm magazine capacity limit, allowing higher-capacity magazines and reversing 2013 gun safety legislation.

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Bill Summary · SB 1170

Legislative bill overview

SB 1170 proposes to repeal Connecticut's existing law that limits firearm magazine capacity to 10 rounds, allowing magazines with greater ammunition capacity. Connecticut enacted its 10-round limit in 2013 as part of comprehensive gun safety legislation following the Sandy Hook shooting. This bill would eliminate that specific restriction.

Why is this important

Magazine capacity limits directly affect how many shots can be fired before reloading is necessary, which has been a central debate in firearm policy discussions. The removal of this limit would represent a significant reversal of Connecticut's existing gun regulations and reflect broader national disagreements about balancing Second Amendment rights with public safety measures.

Potential points of contention

  • Public safety vs. individual rights: Supporters of the limit argue it reduces casualty potential in mass shooting scenarios; opponents contend criminals ignore magazine limits and law-abiding citizens shouldn't be restricted
  • Constitutional interpretation: Debate over whether magazine capacity restrictions are permissible under Second Amendment protections, especially following recent Supreme Court decisions on gun rights
  • Effectiveness questions: Disagreement over whether magazine limits meaningfully prevent harm or simply inconvenience responsible owners, given that reloading takes seconds
  • State vs. federal approach: Uncertainty about whether Connecticut's regulation would be affected by potential federal firearm preemption legislation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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