HB 23-1230 aka "Assault weapons" ban

[.455_Hunter]

... but this doesn't mean gun stores can't sell firearms. It just means they can't sell certain, specific firearms.

The Gun Room in Lakewood or Colorado Gunsport in Boulder = Not Catastrophic

Westminster Arms or Warrior Tactical in Longmont= Catastrophic

[DDT951]

Not that I agree with this garbage or the people who are sticking it to us without the courtesy of lube, but this doesn?t mean gun stores can?t sell firearms. It just means they can?t sell certain, specific firearms.

what you are saying is someone true but misleading.

Scheels, cabellas, sportsman?s have a high percentage of ?hunting rifles?

Now go into the small shops. Basically most of their inventory (and customers) are pistols and modern sporting weapons. They don?t really generally sell to the ?Hunter crowd?

You will see most of these gone fast.

The national chains. They will ship inventory out of state and t-shirt and candy sales will make up for the lack of MSR sales?

[.455_Hunter]

Interesting...

https://www.9news.com/article/news/l...4-54f2b36173c6

Colorado Democrats pushing for assault weapons ban face uphill climb to Polis' desk

The measure may not have enough support from Democrats.

DENVER — The long-awaited bill to ban so-called "assault weapons" surfaced in the House late Friday afternoon — and has already lost a key supporter, raising questions about the viability of its path to the governor's desk.

Rep. Andrew Boesenecker, D-Fort Collins, was listed as a first prime sponsor in previous drafts, but his name is no longer on House Bill 1230, which is sponsored by Rep. Elisabeth Epps, D-Denver and Sen. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora.

The measure may not have enough support from Democrats, including by some leaders on this issue, and the measure is in danger of dividing the Democratic Gun Violence Prevention Caucus.

Thoughts?

[eddiememphis]

https://www.coloradopolitics.com/leg...4b37ed2cc.html

I read something similar yesterday.

Following his State of the State address last January, Gov. Jared Polis demurred when asked what he thought about a draft on an "assault weapons" ban that had been circulating for several weeks.

"We specifically, looking at the data, believe that extreme risk protection orders can work better," the governor said.

Asked to contrast that stance with a 2018 bill he co-sponsored while in Congress titled "Assault Weapons Ban of 2018," Polis said federal action on guns is needed first, noting there is a limit to what states can do.

[kidicarus13]

If passed, individual violators could be fined $1,000 for each violation between July 1, 2023, and December 31, 2024, and $5,000 for each violation thereafter. Licensed gun dealers would face civil penalties of $250,000 for the first violation and $500,000 for the second violation.

[eddiememphis]

https://pagetwo.completecolorado.com...tional-ground/

Dave Kopel's take on the waiting period.
As usual, a very thorough and well reasoned argument.

[hollohas]

Interesting...

https://www.9news.com/article/news/l...4-54f2b36173c6





Thoughts?

Hog wash. He dropped his name to throw people off and potentially reduce any heat he gets. Typical politician. Be a key person that gets the ball rolling then act like he's not involved once that ball is quickly rolling downhill with no stops.

And the media saying it may not have enough support is to lower the heat too. Make people have false hope so they don't get so fired up, then it passes with full support anyway. "Whoops, sorry we threw you all into thinking you had a chance so you didn't show up and make a stink. Oh well, too late"

[One Shot]

Would this also ban things like suppressors? I agree with hollohas, if that bill gets to his desk, he's signing it.

[Rooskibar03]

Where does this fall when it comes to parts? LPKs, handguards, grips, triggers, barrels, etc? Think online stores will still ship to CO?

I'll be happy to set up a drop ship arrangement from AZ for ya. (non FFL items of course)

[hollohas]

^This is why their bill won't do anything. Everybody will still get their parts elsewhere.