Colorado’s recent enactment of over two dozen gun laws marks a pivotal change in firearm regulation, emphasizing safety measures and ownership restrictions. These laws, driven by rising concerns over gun violence—with 943 firearm deaths reported in 2023—include a three-day waiting period for purchases, stringent background checks, and a new excise tax that applies to gun sales.
Among the most controversial is the Senate Bill 3, set to take effect in August 2026, which restricts the sale of many semiautomatic firearms unless buyers complete a safety course. Gun store owners like Teddy Collins express concern that these regulations may disproportionately affect legal gun ownership and business viability, with projections indicating that nearly 80% of his inventory could be impacted.
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