Connecticut strengthens gun laws with sweeping measures and background checks.

Connecticut lawmakers have passed the state's most wide-ranging gun legislation since the laws that followed the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting. The changes include banning openly carrying firearms, prohibiting selling more than three handguns within 30 days to any one person, expanding Connecticut's current assault weapon ban, and adding some domestic violence crimes to the list of disqualifications for having a gun. The measure passed the Senate 24-11, following a 96-51 House vote last week. Democratic Governor Ned Lamont plans to sign the measure.