State Rep. Rob Sampson (Southington and Wolcott) will be named Legislator of the Year by The Connecticut Citizens Defense League (CCDL), Connecticut's largest grassroots gun rights organization in a special ceremony during the CCDL's next meeting on Aug. 14 on Middletown, CT.
This is the first time the (CCDL) will be presenting a Legislator of the Year award. This award is given to the legislator who has done the most for the gun rights of state residents, regardless of political affiliation.
Rep. Sampson was presented the Legislator of the Year award for being instrumental in introducing and championing several Second Amendment proposals in the 2012 legislative session, as well as helping the CCDL with an inside view of proceedings and regular updates on the fate of several pieces of legislation being fought by the CCDL.
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One of Rob's greatest contributions was the introduction of House Bill 5245, an act that if it had passed in the Senate, would have created fair and uniform criteria for pistol permit applicants. This Bill passed through the House 141 to 0.
In addition, Sampson was instrumental in thwarting the high capacity magazine ban and in 2011. Also, his proposed bill to allow pistol permit "renewals" by mail passed the legislature and began law.
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Rep. Sampson, a long time NRA member and gun owner said, “I am grateful for this recognition by the CCDL. Their work to preserve our Second Amendment right to bear arms for Connecticut residents has been a great service to our state. I gladly work along side them to accomplish these goals.”
CCDL President Scott Wilson said, "The CCDL is pleased to honor Rob Sampson as the first recipient of this award. Representative Sampson has shown that he respects the rights of his constituents, and all Connecticut citizens, through his legislative efforts." The entire executive board extends its congratulations and thanks to Mr. Sampson for his tireless work, and hopes that this small token will help convey our gratitude.
