It became a partisan group.  That is how Danbury state Representative Jan Giegler describes the two lists of recommendations being made for law changes addressing gun violence.  Each party presented their proposals yesterday. 

Giegler says there are about 16 recommendations that both had in common.

Giegler says she would like to see the age go from 18 to 21 for people allowed to buy long guns and those that use more than 10 rounds of ammunition.  The provision would not apply to members of the military. They also called for increasing requirements for ammunition purchases.

The Democrats list includes expanding the state's definition of an assault weapon to include more guns and banning large-capacity magazines with more than 10 rounds of ammunition.  Other recommendations include permits for gun shows and an increase fee to carry a pistol or a revolver.

Both parties agree on universal background checks, stronger rules for storage of guns and expanded bans on armor-piercing bullets.

The two lists will be forwarded to legislative leaders, who will craft a final package of law changes in response to the Dec. 14 elementary school massacre in Newtown. An informational meeting is expected to be held before the full legislature votes.