Published 5 days ago • Denver, United States • Updated 3 days ago

Colorado Senate approves pair of ammunition purchase, gun show regulation bills

On Tuesday, the Colorado Senate approved a bill raising the legal age to purchase ammunition from 18 to 21 by a vote of 19 to 16.
House Bill 25-1238 was adopted, requiring gun show operators to have liability insurance and submit security plans to local police, passing with a 22 to 13 vote.
Democrat Senator Judy Amabile stated that lax purchasing conditions for firearms and ammunition pose risks for at-risk youth.

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Colorado Lawmakers Approve Stricter Ammo Purchase Rules Amid Debate - Miamistandard News

Miami Standard (Denver, CO) – On Tuesday, the Colorado Senate officially approved a bill raising the legal age of purchase for ammunition in the state from 18 to 21. On its third reading, House Bill 25-1133 was approved by the Senate by a vote of 19 to 16. A handful of Democrats voted against the proposal, siding with Republicans. Members of the armed forces, those who have finished a hunter education course, and purchases made at shooting range…

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Bill to raise the age to buy ammo passes Senate

(COLORADO) — A new gun and ammunition bill was passed on the State Senate floor on Tuesday, March 25. HB25-1133 will bump the age requirement to buy ammo to match the age requirement of 21 to buy a gun. The exceptions to this bill are if you have a hunter permit, are in the military, or have a protection order that you can purchase ammo at a gun range at the age of 18. Colorado District 14 State Senator and bill sponsor, Cathy Kipp, said, "[HB2…

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Colorado Senate OKs bill raising age to purchase ammunition

(The Center Square) – The Colorado Senate Tuesday gave its final approval to legislation that ups the age to purchase ammunition in the state from 18 to 21.

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Colorado Senate approves pair of ammunition purchase, gun show regulation bills

DENVER (KDVR) -- A pair of bills raising the minimum age for firearm ammunition purchases and adding gun show security rules is heading back to the Colorado House for consideration after the state senate approved the bills with amendments. The senate voted Tuesday on HB25-1133, which raises the age required for firearm ammunition purchases to 21 years old in most instances, and HB25-1238, which adds a slew of new rules for gun shows. The ammunit…

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Colorado Democrats Send Gun Control Bills To Governor

Colorado Senate Democrats on Tuesday passed two bills restricting firearm access, aiming to raise the age to purchase ammunition to 21 and to tighten restrictions on gun shows. The bills will now be sent on to the desk of Democratic Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Courthouse News reports. “Our question is always, ‘Where did they get the gun?’ Now, our question is going to be, ‘Where did they get the ammunition?’” said Aurora Senator Tom Sullivan,…

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Colorado considers raising daily cannabis purchase limits

Colorado Public Radio Daily marijuana purchase limits would have doubled under a bill making its way through the Colorado legislature, with proponents claiming it will help a financially troubled industry. The bill passed out of the state House over the objections of law enforcement, psychiatric groups, and concerned parents — all worried it will increase […]

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