The Colorado Senate has passed a significant bill that bans the manufacture and sale of specific semi-automatic firearms, including popular models like the AR-15 and AK-47. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 3, received a narrow approval with a vote of 19-to-15 and now awaits the signature of Governor Jared Polis, with provisions allowing existing owners to retain their firearms.
This measure not only targets rifles and tactical shotguns but also mandates background checks similar to those for concealed-carry permits if exceptions for purchases are made through local sheriffs. If enacted, the new restrictions will come into effect this September, marking a pivotal moment in Colorado’s ongoing gun control debate.
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