HB 23-1230 aka "Assault weapons" ban

[DDT951]

How many noticed this..

13 (X) ANY PART OR COMBINATION OF PARTS DESIGNED OR INTENDED
14 TO CONVERT A FIREARM INTO AN ASSAULT WEAPON AS DEFINED IN THIS
15 SUBSECTION (2), INCLUDING A RAPID-FIRE TRIGGER ACTIVATOR OR ANY
16 COMBINATION OF PARTS FROM WHICH AN ASSAULT WEAPON MAY BE
17 READILY ASSEMBLED IF THOSE PARTS ARE IN THE POSSESSION OR UNDER
18 THE CONTROL OF THE SAME PERSON.

SO that means these parts are also "assault weapons" per this bill and cannot be sold:

12 (A) A PISTOL GRIP;
13 (B) ANY FEATURE CAPABLE OF FUNCTIONING AS A PROTRUDING
14 GRIP THAT CAN BE HELD BY THE NON-TRIGGER HAND;
15 (C) A FOLDING, TELESCOPING, THUMBHOLE, OR DETACHABLE
16 STOCK THAT IS OTHERWISE FOLDABLE OR ADJUSTABLE IN A MANNER THAT
17 OPERATES TO REDUCE THE LENGTH, SIZE, OR ANY OTHER DIMENSION, OR
18 OTHERWISE ENHANCES THE ABILITY TO CONCEAL THE WEAPON;
19 (D) A FLASH SUPPRESSOR;
20 (E) A FUNCTIONAL GRENADE LAUNCHER;
21 (F) A SHROUD ATTACHED TO THE BARREL, OR THAT PARTIALLY OR
22 COMPLETELY ENCIRCLES THE BARREL, ALLOWING THE BEARER TO HOLD
23 THE FIREARM WITH THE NON-TRIGGER HAND WITHOUT BEING BURNED, BUT
24 EXCLUDING A SLIDE THAT ENCLOSES THE BARREL; OR
25 (G) A THREADED BARREL


Of course to try and not get courts too angry.. they took "possession" out from the original draft bill.

But notice they left "possession" into the parts section....

[Bailey Guns]

I find it ironic they mention mass shootings, specifically mentioning Columbine (with others), and what a massive threat these shootings are to the public. Wonder why there was no mention that the Columbine shooting occurred when there was a federal AWB in effect?

Yeah...CO is on the fast track to becoming the next liberal-dominated shit-hole like CA, OR, WA and many east coast states. Actually, it's probably already there...

[eddiememphis]

https://freestatecolorado.com/defend...ghts-advanced/

Article with ways to fight it.

Not all are are practical but if we each try a little harder, it may help.

[eddiememphis]

This will pass easily and Polis will sign it into law. It will then make its way through the court system to determine constitutionality.

The other "lesser" bills- waiting period, raise age of purchase, etc.- will also pass.

Then watch for the leftist to rewrite the criteria for concealed carry. Likely a huge fee increase and high reapplication fees. The necessity for classroom learning will be greatly increased from 4 hours to 16, probably necessary at every renewal. The duration of permit will be cut from 5 years to 2 or 3.

This will place a burden on many permit holders in the hope that most will stop carrying (and endangering honest citizens) because the permitting process is too expensive and time consuming.

The next step would be the need for a license to possess in your own home.

This may sound absurd and unlikely to pass in the next two years but look how fast they have moved on the current legislation. When the "assault weapons" ban passes, it will take effect in June.

[DDT951]

When the "assault weapons" ban passes, it will take effect in June.

No. I wont.

SECTION 3. Effective date. This act takes effect upon passage.
SECTION 4. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety


This one isnt June. They are saying this is an "emergency" and doesn't have the normal implementation time.

That is why gun stores will be out of business before courts intervene. The law will go into effect, then it can be challenged. In the mean time gun stores are SOL with selling. How many can last a few weeks or months without selling firearms?

[bellavite1]

As we used to say:
"DO IT!
DO IT NOW!
There could be a law against it tomorrow!"

And sure enough...

[hollohas]

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

[eddiememphis]

https://kdvr.com/news/politics/color...d-epps-fields/

It’s written to take effect upon passage, with penalties to kick in after July 1.

https://www.thecentersquare.com/colo...b9ed5fc78.html

Violating the law, which would take effect on July 1, 2023, would be a class 2 misdemeanor, according to the bill’s text. The proposed ban exempts individuals in the military and law enforcement.

[eddiememphis]

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

Nope. As evidenced by other threads that document online dealers not shipping to specific zip codes.

[ray1970]

That is why gun stores will be out of business before courts intervene. The law will go into effect, then it can be challenged. In the mean time gun stores are SOL with selling. How many can last a few weeks or months without selling firearms?

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.