Colorado General Assembly cranking out gun laws

[Ranger499]

After putting months into calling, emailing, and honestly talking to all the Legislators on Capitol Hill in Denver, it seems as it was all for naught . . . .

Tonight I'm so saddened for my state . . . my kids are 7th Generation Coloradoans . . . and our State House of representatives just sped the following bills through in record time -

House Bill 1224, by Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora: Limits ammunition magazines to 15 rounds.

House Bill 1229, by Fields and Rep. Beth McCann, D-Denver: Requires univeral background checks for gun sales or transfers, including private sales.

House Bill 1228, by Rep. Lois Court, D-Denver: Requires gun customers to pay the costs of their criminal background checks by the Bureau of Investigation.

House Bill 1226, by Rep. Claire Levy, D-Boulder: Outlaws concealed-carry permit holders to pack heat in campus buildings.

All passed Second Reading today in a marathon session, right down the party lines with the party of the Donkey leading the way. The formal vote is Monday, but is a formality. I personally co-authored and pushed legislation thru the statehouse last year and it tooks weeks and weeks to do what they have done in days. They are not interested in the debate, just their agenda.

It will now go to the Senate, also be voted on party lines (they have the majority) and then to the Gov (also in the Party). VP Biden called the Dems here tonight to give his support for "western leadership on gun contol".

None of these bills will do anything to curb violence, and most are unenforcable without registration of all guns.

This is just another step in the wrong direction taking away a few more pieces of our God given freedoms.

Not giving up but am really disheartened tonight.

Fight starts again tomorrow.

[Fowler]

Yes sir I have been a proud Coloradoan all of my life, heck my family has been in the state since 1840, but tonight I am ashamed of our elected officials. They feel its better to do the wrong thing and there for something rather than leave things alone and protect the constitution that they are supposed to protect.

Magpul will leave the state now costing Colorado over 85 million in revenue from outsourced contract work and lost wages costing over 600 people their jobs. I am simply sick over the whole deal and I dont own a single weapon that any of these laws actually effect, I am thinking I may have to buy one just on principle now...

[Ranger499]

Feb 16, 2013 0:49:07 GMT -5 Fowler said:

I dont own a single weapon that any of these laws actually effect, I am thinking I may have to buy one just on principle now...

You should buy one on principle alone, and plenty of magazines for it.

1840 ! WOW! We were relatively late to Colorado in the 1860's

I too am ashamed of our Representatives and will do everything in my power to help ensure those that voted for all of this will not return to office after the next election.

Running a big manufacturer like Magpul (started in a garage in 1999 - now a world leader in Magazine Production) and its' 600 jobs out of the State is a disgrace.

I was at a committee meeting on the magazine ban and watched the whole day today and I'm simply sick about it all. They did not care about facts, it was only about "we must do something, even if it only saves one life . . .etc etc etc. "

I'm in Law Enforcement and I can tell you, these laws do nothing to make us safer. The Sheriff's of Colorado agree -

www.csoc.org/ppdocs/GunControlLegislation.pdf

But of course our wise legislators know better . . . .

[hoehandle]

A second generation Coloradan here that is ashamed of my state right now. Colorado should have said what this Wyoming Representitive said to this libtard twinkie 35 years ago when they started moving in here. I've also written, called, and emailed but as above, they have their mind made up and care not to listen to us.

www.kgwn.tv/story/21088461/state

[zac0419]

You can't legislate a psychopath. It's not possible. That is the thing liberals pretend not to understand. They instead use a psychopath's actions to further legislation that they have wanted for quite some time. They made Coloradans weaker today and most likely cost some good people some good paying jobs.
In a defensive situation the good guy has to defend him/herself with whatever is on hand, while the criminal has prepared to bring the max needed for the particular crime. I can tell you I won't be legislated to be the first schmuck that hears "click" while being attacked.

Today I am embarrassed for my state of Colorado.

[crazycarl]

Sorry fellas. Hate y'all were invaded by Californians.

[robl]

What a shame... Colorado will loose more than just Magpul- Think of all the tourism and hunting dollars to be lost: I doubt I will hunt there ever again. Or even spend a dime in Colorado unless these are defeated. I was planing a hunt near Delores, with my uncle...

[Fowler]

Well 2 down and 2 to go and Colorado will officially be a Communist State...

[Fowler]

Well shocking all 4 went through on party lines.

I think I am going to be sick...

[hoehandle]

It is sickening what this state has become!!!

[rangergreg]

It's a sad day for liberty and I feel this is just the beginning.

[buckheart]

Here is some more brilliance from one of our law makers. From Colorado this time.

menrec.com/colorado-democrat-women-dont-need-guns-because-you-may-feel-like-youre-going-to-be-raped-you-may-actually-not-be/

[buckheart]

Sorry folks, just found another one.

menrec.com/colorado-lawmaker-suggests-people-can-defend-against-gun-wielding-lunatics-by-using-ballpoint-pens/

[tjb]

Just say NO! they can not enforce these laws.CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE WORKS.

[zac0419]

Some good news in a sea of bad.

libertyzone.org/El-Paso-Resolution-In-Defense-of-2nd-Amendment-Rights.pdf