The Colorado House has voted to advance a significant piece of legislation, Colorado Senate Bill 25-003, aimed at fully enforcing existing laws on high-capacity magazines. This bill mandates permits and firearm safety training for individuals looking to purchase high-powered firearms equipped with detachable magazines, set to take effect on August 1, 2026.
Originally 10 pages long, the legislation has expanded to 23 pages, incorporating at least 30 amendments. Importantly, it does not affect certain firearms, including shotguns and semiautomatic guns with fixed magazines, nor does it restrict the possession of firearms already owned by residents. As discussions around gun control continue to intensify, this development is likely to draw strong reactions from both advocates and opponents.
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