A Colorado gun rights group has submitted a petition urging Governor Jared Polis to veto Senate Bill 25-003, which has sparked significant controversy after passing through the legislature. Initially proposing an outright ban on most semi-automatic rifles and shotguns, the bill was amended to include provisions for purchases contingent upon completing a firearms safety course, prompting claims from the Colorado State Shooting Association that it undermines Second Amendment rights.
The bill, backed by Democratic legislators, aims to strengthen the enforcement of existing restrictions on high-capacity magazines and has faced vocal opposition from local gun rights advocates and Republican representatives. They argue that despite amendments, it establishes a burdensome ‘permit-to-purchase’ system, likening it to some of the most restrictive gun laws found in states like California and Illinois. With 40,000 signatures on their petition, the gun group declares this a pivotal moment for gun owners in Colorado.
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