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‘Let there be a run on guns’: Senate Democrats advance semiauto gun ban to Colorado House
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

‘Let there be a run on guns’: Senate Democrats advance semiauto gun ban to Colorado House

By Brian Porter | Rocky Mountain Voice A debate Tuesday on the proper role of government and at what point constitutional liberty has been infringed, led by Senate Republicans, fell upon deaf ears. Senate Bill 25-003, what some deem to be the most overreaching gun-control proposal in the country, was passed by a 19-15 vote of the Democrat-dominated Senate and now heads to the Colorado House. If it were to clear the House, the bill would land on Gov. Jared Polis' desk. The bill, if it were to be signed into law, would allow for future purchase, sell or transfer of only certain semiauto firearms on a Democrat-submitted list and would create a de-facto gun owner registry through other requirements, such as mandatory hunter's and firearms education classes prior to purchase. "We ha...
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Sponsors offer some concessions, but SB 3 still ‘infringement,’ Republicans argue
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Sponsors offer some concessions, but SB 3 still ‘infringement,’ Republicans argue

'Shall not be infringed means shall not be infringed' — Sen. Lisa Frizell By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice Debate over Senate Bill 25-003, which began in the late afternoon Thursday and continued into the wee hours of Friday morning, ended with Democrats giving initial support to one of the country's most extreme gun laws in a mostly party line voice vote in the Colorado Senate. At issue is whether, in the interest of stemming mass shootings in the state, if Coloradans should sacrifice constitutionally-provided gun ownership rights. Bill co-sponsor, Democrat Sen. Tom Sullivan, relayed the story of his son's death in the Aurora theatre shooting more than a decade ago, which inspired his writing of the bill. "This is primarily working to enforce the [high-capacity magazi...
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Sen. Kirkmeyer decries two-faced SB 3, permitting filmmakers to use guns that Coloradans couldn’t purchase
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Sen. Kirkmeyer decries two-faced SB 3, permitting filmmakers to use guns that Coloradans couldn’t purchase

'All of those films with people shooting each other might have led to mass shooting violence' — Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice The same guns which Senate Bill 25-003, the semi-auto firearm ban, would make unlawful for Coloradans to sell, purchase or transfer ownership of, would be allowed for filmmakers in the state to use as props. And it isn't setting well with Senate Republicans, especially Brighton Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer. "As long as you're firing blanks and you're from Hollywood, it's OK for you to put that prop in a film and glamourize it," she described an amendment to SB 3 reading. "All of those films with people shooting each other might have led to mass shooting violence." The stemming of mass shootings in Colorado, as she notes, is suppose...
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In 10th Circuit, case asks can writing a bad check 17 years ago prevent gun ownership today?
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Courthouse News Service, National

In 10th Circuit, case asks can writing a bad check 17 years ago prevent gun ownership today?

By Amanda Pampuro | Courthouse News The 10th Circuit on Tuesday reaffirmed its decision to deny a firearm to a Utah woman with a decade-old check fraud conviction on her record.   Melynda Vincent wrote a fraudulent check for $498.12 at a grocery store in 2008 when she was homeless and fighting drug addiction. She faced up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine but pleaded guilty and was sentenced to probation without imprisonment. Today she is a social worker in private practice who also runs the Utah Harm Reduction Coalition. READ THE FULL STORY AT COURTHOUSE NEWS
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Executive order calls for sweeping review of federal gun regulations in ‘protecting 2A rights’
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Courthouse News Service, National

Executive order calls for sweeping review of federal gun regulations in ‘protecting 2A rights’

By Benjamin S. Weiss  | Courthouse News President Donald Trump on Friday issued an executive order demanding a whole-of-government review of federal firearms regulations, a move which appeared aimed at papering over gun safety policies inked by the Joe Biden administration. But the Trump White House’s decree went further than simply undoing Biden’s legacy — its broad mandate invites the possibility of an even more expansive relaxation of federal gun rules. The executive order, issued Friday evening and entitled “Protecting Second Amendment Rights,” directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to examine a cornucopia of federal orders, regulations, guidance and international agreements to determine whether there are any “ongoing infringements” of constitutional gun rights. READ THE FULL S...
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Americans own 30 million common-use sporting guns Democrats want to label as ‘assault weapons’
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Breitbart, National

Americans own 30 million common-use sporting guns Democrats want to label as ‘assault weapons’

By Awr Hawkins | Breitbart Americans own more than 30 million modern sporting rifles, which are guns that Democrats refer to as “assault weapons.” The total number of modern sporting rifles is a combination of those owned by private citizens and those owned by members of American law enforcement. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), “Data indicates that 30,711,000 Modern Sporting Rifles are in circulation since 1990.” Mark Oliva, NSSF managing director of public affairs, told Breitbart News: READ THE FULL STORY AT BREITBART
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Second Amendment groups eye challenge to Colorado’s new tax on guns and ammo
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Bloomberg News, State

Second Amendment groups eye challenge to Colorado’s new tax on guns and ammo

By Michael J. Bologna | BloombergTax.com Colorado is hot on the heels of California with its excise tax on firearms and ammunition. Litigation from gun owners and Second Amendment rights groups may not be far behind. The 6.5% tax Colorado voters approved on firearms and ammunition sellers won’t take effect until April 1, 2025, but constitutional scholars and attorneys on the front lines of Second Amendment litigation expect at least one lawsuit in the coming months. California’s 11% excise tax was challenged just weeks after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed the legislation last year. READ THE FULL STORY AT BLOOMBERGTAX.COM
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NRA sees national concealed carry, ATF reform under Trump
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coloradopolitics.com, National

NRA sees national concealed carry, ATF reform under Trump

By Paul Bedard | Colorado Politics, via Washington Examiner The National Rifle Association is growing hopeful that after four years of fighting off anti-gun policies in Washington and several state capitals, having an ally in the White House will result in several pro-firearms policies. Doug Hamlin, the CEO and executive vice president of the nation’s biggest and oldest Second Amendment advocacy, said that the NRA is eager to work with President-elect Donald Trump on multiple fronts, including national-pro-gun initiatives and key law enforcement hires. “We're super excited because we have a president who has the benefit of four years experience,” Hamlin told Secrets. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
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‘We Are the Faces of Gun Ownership’: Amanda Hardin launches weekly RMV video series
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

‘We Are the Faces of Gun Ownership’: Amanda Hardin launches weekly RMV video series

By Rocky Mountain Voice Staff Rocky Mountain Voice is proud to introduce a groundbreaking new video series: We Are the Faces of Gun Ownership with Amanda Hardin. This weekly social media series highlights Colorado gun owners, challenging stereotypes and celebrating the diversity, responsibility, and empowerment within the Second Amendment (2A) community. Amanda, the founder of Lipstick Tactical, has long been a leading voice in 2A advocacy, and this project brings her vision to life in a powerful way. Each 90-second episode features authentic stories from gun owners across the state, showcasing their unique perspectives and how firearms play a role in their lives. The goal? To spark conversations, educate audiences, and foster a deeper understanding of what responsible gun ownership ...
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Biden-Harris admin declares ‘it’s time’ to ‘ban assault weapons’ after Kamala tries to say she’s pro-2A
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National, The Post Millennial

Biden-Harris admin declares ‘it’s time’ to ‘ban assault weapons’ after Kamala tries to say she’s pro-2A

By Thomas Stevenson| The Post Millennial Despite Vice President Kamala Harris sending the message throughout her 2024 campaign that she is pro-Second Amendment, the Biden-Harris administration has declared that now is the time to "ban" so-called "assault weapons." The Biden-Harris White House account posted on social media on Wednesday, "It's time" with a graphic saying "ban assault weapons."   Harris, however, has tried to paint herself as a supporter of gun rights since she has hit the campaign trail. In her 60 minutes interview: “I have a Glock and I’ve had it for quite some time,” Harris said. “My background is in law enforcement, so there you go.” She was then asked if she fired it ever, to which Harris laughed, claiming, “Yes, of course I have, at a shooting ...
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