Devlin on CT’s Gold Standard Gun Laws

Laura Devlin: “I support Connecticut’s gold standard red flag laws, which is why I joined a bipartisan vote against a law that would weaken them.”

Branford, CT– State Representative Laura Devlin of Fairfield, Republican candidate for Lt. Governor praises Connecticut’s red flag laws, disappointed in Governor Lamont’s distortion of her record:

“I support Connecticut’s gold standard red flag laws, which is why I joined the bipartisan vote against a law that would weaken them,” said Representative Devlin. “Why is it so hard for Governor Lamont to be honest with the people of Connecticut? My voting record shows strong support for common sense gun laws. This bill didn’t strengthen our red flag laws, it weakened them, and put lives at risk, which is why I and many of my Democrat colleagues voted against it. We can debate the issues, but we can only do that if we’re going to be honest.”

“My concern about this bill was that it put lives at risk, making it harder for law enforcement to do their job, to protect those who are a danger to themselves and others. Any delay in intervention puts people with mental health concerns or fear of violence at greater risk. This bill provides law enforcement with less information than they would have under existing law. I believe that early intervention and letting law enforcement do their job is better than muddying an already very strong red flag law for political grandstanding,” added Devlin.

“Public safety should always take precedent over partisan politics. I am extremely disappointed in Governor Lamont for distorting my record and those of my bi-partisan colleagues who joined me in voting against this legislation.”