The Colorado House has passed a major gun control bill requiring additional training and background checks for Coloradans purchasing certain semiautomatic firearms, such as AR-15s and AK-47s. Senate Bill 3, which cleared the House with a vote of 36-28, aims to enhance public safety while addressing concerns of Second Amendment rights by not affecting most handguns or common hunting rifles.
In a significant compromise, the bill mandates a state-regulated training program administered by local sheriff’s offices, necessitating a pass on a test to obtain a permit, which must be renewed every five years. The legislation also allows law enforcement to deny permits to applicants deemed a danger to themselves or others. Some Western Slope lawmakers expressed support for the bill as a sensible approach to combat gun violence, contrasting with opposition from Republicans who argue it infringes on gun rights and burdens local resources.
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