Ladies and Gentlement of the Comittee,
My name is James Keyser of Bridgeport, Connecticut. I was just made aware of "Raised Bill 1094 - AN ACT BANNING LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION MAGAZINES" I would like to point out some of the major flaws in the logic, or lack there of in this piece of legeislation.
This Law – if passed will make felons of otherwise law abiding gun owners in our State. This includes hunters, target shooters and those concerned with the ability to protect their families in these uncertain times.
A comprehensive study by the Centers for Disease Control - hardly a pro-gun entity - looked at the full panoply of gun-control measures, including this ban, and concluded that none could be proven to reduce crime.
Ciminals will NOT line up at police stations to turn in their high capacity magazines. However, they will continue to use their illegal weapons against people such as myself who have been forced to lower my ability to defend myself as I see fit.
History has proven time and time again that gun control measures do nothing to reduce crime; as criminals will not follow the new laws. Only the law abiding citizens do, putting us at greater risk.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Respectfully,
James Allan Keyser