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Coverage dated October 23, 2026

Justice Department opens probe into alleged firearm permitting 'abuses' in Waterbury, Middletown

Headline from WTNH New Haven

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) -- The Justice Department opened an investigation into Middletown and Waterbury Friday to determine whether they unnecessarily delay the issuance of firearm permits to their residents.

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  1. WTNH New Haven

    Justice Department opens probe into alleged firearm permitting 'abuses' in Waterbury, Middletown (opens WTNH New Haven)

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    WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) -- The Justice Department opened an investigation into Middletown and Waterbury Friday to determine whether they unnecessarily delay the issuance of firearm permits to their residents.

  2. CT Mirror

    US DOJ opens investigation into gun permitting in Middletown, Waterbury (opens CT Mirror)

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    The DOJ said it will investigate whether local authorities are "unnecessarily" delaying or denying gun permits in both cities.

  3. AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    DOJ Targets Two Connecticut Police Departments Over Alleged Gun Carry Permit Delays (opens AmmoLand Shooting Sports News)

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    AmmoLand Shooting Sports News's feed description

    The Justice Department has opened civil rights investigations into police departments in Waterbury and Middletown, Connecticut, over alleged delays and denials of firearm carry permits. The federal action comes as Connecticut's gun owners confront a longstanding appeals backlog that has left some ap…

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