US EditionColorado bill on semiautomatics heads to Governor's desk
- On Friday, Colorado lawmakers sent three gun-control measures, regulating the sale of ammunition and firearms, to Gov. Jared Polis, who is expected to sign them into law.
- These measures, including Senate Bill 3, House Bill 1133, and House Bill 1238, aim to limit the sale of semiautomatic firearms to those who have passed a background check and training course, require retailers to keep ammunition locked, and mandate additional security at gun shows, respectively.
- Senate Bill 3, co-sponsored by Sen. Tom Sullivan, would effectively ban gas-operated, semiautomatic firearms, including most guns known as assault weapons, and would take effect on January 1, 2026, if signed into law.
- The ammunition bill, set to take effect on July 1, 2026, was amended to include exemptions for individuals older than 18 but under 21 and for anyone who passes a hunter's safety course, while Julie Ort of Moms Demand Action stated, "I am proud to be a Coloradan."
- Gun-Control advocates celebrated the passage of the bills, describing Colorado as a national leader in gun violence prevention, while opponents, like Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen, argue the legislation redefines rights as privileges.
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Colorado bill on semiautomatics heads to Governor's desk
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) - The Senate has passed SB25-003, a bill that puts stricter regulations on access to semiautomatic weapons. The bill now heads to Governor Polis. The bill applies to semiautomatic rifles or semiautomatic shotguns with detachable magazines,or gas-operated semiautomatic handguns with detachable magazines. If signed into law, those who want to own those types of guns must go through a firearm safety course every five years. "Th…
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Colorado lawmakers pass 3 gun-control measures including bill limiting sale of semiautomatic weapons
Colorado lawmakers on Friday sent three gun-control measures regulating the sale of ammunition and firearms to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk for passage into law. The bills now waiting to be signed include Senate Bill 3, which would limit the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms to only people who’ve passed a background check and training course; House Bill 1133, which requires retailers to keep ammunition locked; and House Bill 1238, which requires …
Colorado lawmakers send Jared Polis bill that would ban manufacture, drastically limit sale of many semiautomatic guns
Senate Bill 3 would prohibit people from buying the otherwise banned weapons — most semiautomatic rifles as well as some semiautomatic pistols and shotguns — unless they get vetted by their county’s sheriff and complete up to a dozen hours of training
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