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Following anti-gun session, bipartisan 2nd Amendment Caucus is being formed by Reps. Armagost, Bottoms
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Following anti-gun session, bipartisan 2nd Amendment Caucus is being formed by Reps. Armagost, Bottoms

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice If state Reps. Ryan Armagost and Scott Bottoms are successful, their newly-formed House caucus will have bipartisan membership and strive to support, promote and protect gun rights for all Coloradans. The intent of the 2nd Amendment Caucus in the Colorado House is to create policy, ensuring the 2nd Amendment rights enshrined in the U.S. Constitution are upheld, while prioritizing firearm safety and education, a statement reads. "Firearm safety and education should not be a partisan issue," Bottoms said in a press release. "Our goal is to ensure that all Coloradoans are knowledgeable and safe when it comes to firearm ownership. The Colorado 2nd Amendment Caucus will serve as a platform for collaboration and understanding, transcending party li...
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Eight gun-control bills were passed by Colorado’s legislature and signed by the governor. Here’s a look.
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State, The Colorado Sun

Eight gun-control bills were passed by Colorado’s legislature and signed by the governor. Here’s a look.

By Jesse Paul | The Colorado Sun Gov. Jared Polis signed into law eight bills passed by the legislature this year that tighten Colorado’s gun statutes.  Colorado Ceasefire, a nonprofit that calls for tougher gun regulations, says that’s a legislative-session record for the state.  The laws impose new requirements on people obtaining concealed carry permits, the way firearms must be stored in vehicles and how weapons and ammunition are sold. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE COLORADO SUN
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Supreme Court unanimously rules for NRA in free speech fight against NYC regulator
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National, THE HILL

Supreme Court unanimously rules for NRA in free speech fight against NYC regulator

By ZACH SCHONFELD AND ELLA LEE | The Hill The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that the National Rifle Association (NRA) can move forward in its free speech fight against a former New York regulator. Authored by liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the ruling revives the gun-rights group’s First Amendment claim against Maria Vullo, who formerly ran the New York Department of Financial Services. Vullo began investigating the NRA in 2017, and the probe led her to encourage insurers and banks she regulated to sever ties with the gun-rights group after the Parkland, Fla., school shooting that killed 17 students and staff and reignited a national debate surrounding gun control measures. The NRA contended Vullo’s steps went beyond permissible advocacy and crossed into unconstitut...
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Federal judge rules against Biden’s expansion of gun background checks
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National, The Washington Times

Federal judge rules against Biden’s expansion of gun background checks

By Stephen Dinan | The Washington Times President Biden‘s attempt to expand the universe of gun sales subject to background checks likely violates federal law, a federal judge ruled Sunday. Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk said Mr. Biden‘s team stretched the definition of those “engaged in the business” of firearms beyond its breaking point in an attempt to force more gun transactions to face the scrutiny of a background check. The judge said two-thirds of gun owners maintain their weapons for self-defense or protection and they could end up being snared by the regulation if they were to trade or sell a weapon. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE WASHINGTON TIMES
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Douglas County nullifies SB 131, allowing those with concealed carry permit to do so in government buildings
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kdvr.com, Local

Douglas County nullifies SB 131, allowing those with concealed carry permit to do so in government buildings

By Heather Willard | Fox 31 KDVR.com The Douglas County board of commissioners voted Tuesday to opt out of a new state law prohibiting individuals from carrying firearms in sensitive places, such as government buildings, schools and polling locations. The law will go into effect on July 1 and has a provision allowing local governments to enact legislation permitting people to carry firearms in the areas described in the bill. “Douglas County’s opting out of the requirements of the onerous SB24-131 allows visitors to county facilities and properties the ability to protect themselves as they choose,” said Commissioner Lora Thomas, a Republican, in a county release. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31
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ATF sued by 26 states over rule targeting lawful gun owners, including Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming
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National, The Center Square

ATF sued by 26 states over rule targeting lawful gun owners, including Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming

By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Twenty-six states sued the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on Wednesday arguing a new federal rule it's implementing targets lawful gun owners and is unconstitutional and illegal.   Texas and Kansas led two multi-state coalitions; Florida filed its own lawsuit. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced their multi-state coalitions at a joint press conference in Frisco, Texas, on Wednesday. The announcement was the first time Paxton has held a press conference about official state business since he was impeached last year.  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE CENTER SQUARE
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Democrats advance first-in-the-nation gun bill, one mandating gun owners to purchase insurance
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Democrats advance first-in-the-nation gun bill, one mandating gun owners to purchase insurance

RMGO threatens to sue State of Colorado, others term it unconstitutional By BRIAN PORTER | The Rocky Mountain Voice The punishment Democrats will assess on Coloradans wishing to pursue their Constitutional right of gun ownership will be either the costs of an insurance policy or fines beginning at $500 for a first offense of not having firearm liability insurance, if House Bill 1270 passes. The bill was heard Wednesday in the Senate's State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee. "We need to make sure Coloradans have adequate insurance to carry firearms," said Denver Democrat Chris Hansen, the sponsor of the bill in the Senate. As with other gun-restricting laws presented this session by Democrats in the House and Senate, this one had substantially more opposition to the...
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Colorado House advances measures on concealed carry, gun licensing and liability
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coloradopolitics.com, State

Colorado House advances measures on concealed carry, gun licensing and liability

By Marissa Ventrelli  | Colorado Politics House Democrats voted to pass three gun bills late on Saturday night, including one that would require gun owners to obtain a liability insurance policy for their firearms. The bills all drew criticism from Republicans, who claimed they would violate the Second Amendment, while supporters argued they would enhance public safety. For a brief overview of each bill and some of the debate that took place during the final votes on Saturday, follow the link below. READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO POLITICS
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Bill banning so-called ‘assault weapons’ passed in House, headed to Senate
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coloradopolitics.com, State

Bill banning so-called ‘assault weapons’ passed in House, headed to Senate

By Marianne Goodland | Colorado Politics The proposal to ban so-called "assault weapons" is now on its way to the Colorado Senate after House legislators passed the measure during a rare legislation session on Sunday. The measure is expected to be assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.  A majority of Democrats approved House Bill 1292 on a 35-27 vote, with nine Democrats voting against. The vote followed a debate of more than three hours. READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO POLITICS
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Ban of so-called ‘assault weapons’ receives initial OK from Colorado Democrats
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coloradopolitics.com, State

Ban of so-called ‘assault weapons’ receives initial OK from Colorado Democrats

By Marianne Goodland | Colorado Politics House Democrats on Friday advanced a proposal to ban a long list of "assault" weapons in Colorado following a debate that lasted several hours. The measure still needs the full vote of the House, which could happen Sunday. Its fate in the Senate remains uncertain.     Sponsored by Reps. Tim Hernandez and Elisabeth Epps, House Bill 1292 would prohibit 13 types of "assault" weapons, along with adding a definition of "assault weapons" into state law. Supporters argued that the so-called "assault weapons" have no place in society, and that Colorado cannot wait for Congress to enact a federal ban. Critics countered that the bill would ban most guns in Colorado — and it is, therefore, unconstitutional.  READ THE FUL...
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