El Paso County Sheriff Joe Roybal publicly critiques a newly passed bill requiring firearm safety training for individuals purchasing semiautomatic weapons. Senate Bill 003 mandates that, starting August 1, 2026, buyers complete a safety course through Colorado Parks and Wildlife, a measure Roybal argues could infringe on constitutional rights and adversely affect small business owners and law-abiding citizens.
With the bill now heading to Governor Jared Polis for approval, Roybal’s concerns resonate with many, especially as all legislators from Colorado Springs—regardless of party affiliation—voted against it. Advocates for the bill believe it is a necessary step to prevent future mass shootings, citing tragic incidents linked to semiautomatic weapons; however, Roybal warns of increasing government control and bureaucratic inefficiencies.
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