In a press release from Colorado House Democrats a short while ago:
HB13-1229, closing the loophole on background checks for firearms purchasers, passed 36-29. HB13-1228, ending the taxpayer subsidy for gun buyers’ background checks, passed 33-32. HB13-1224, limiting the sale, purchase or transfer of firearms magazines that can hold more than 15 bullets or eight shotgun shells, passed the House 34-31. HB13-1226, prohibiting concealed carry in buildings on Colorado’s public colleges and universities, passed 34-31.
The package now moves to the state Senate. Not a single House Republican voted for any of the bills, which surveys show are supported by solid majorities of Colorado voters. [Pols emphasis]
“We can no longer walk around in our society with these blinders on as if nothing is happening,” Rep. Rhonda Fields (D-Aurora) told the House. Rep. Fields lost a son to gun violence and her district includes the Aurora theater where 12 were killed and 58 injured last July.
“Responsible folks who own guns, they support what I’m doing,” said Rep. Fields, who sponsored the magazines bill and cosponsored the background checks bill with Rep. Beth McCann (D-Denver). “I have support from law enforcement. But most importantly I have the support of the families that have been impacted by gun violence.”
“This is commonsense legislation that will take guns out of the hands of felons and will increase public safety,” said Speaker Mark Ferrandino.
We'll update with coverage and opposing statements as they come in. Passage of these bills in the House was considered the more politically difficult hurdle of the two chambers, and the two most "controversial" of these bills, closing the so-called background check loophole and restricting magazine capacity to 15 rounds, have already been given the go-ahead from Gov. John Hickenlooper.
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Good work CO House members and my thanks to my state rep, Millie Hamner. Now, lets hope the Senate responds as positively for gun safety then we can move on to education finance
Based on History, expect crime to go up if this becomes law.
You bought into a lie that this will do anything to stop crime, or lower even Gun Deaths.
When was the last time a criminal said to himself; "It's against the law to use a gun, so I won't."
When was the last time a gun nut asked himself, "What are the chances that my gun will be used to defend myself from a violent criminal whom I've never met before, compared to the chance that it will be stolen, or the chances that it will be used against myself or a family member?"
Law Abiding Gun Owners kill twice as many criminals as does the Police with Half the Error in Identification as the Police – FBI.
Criminal Fear Armed Citizens more than the Police because an Armed Citizen is under no obligations to arrest the Bad Guy; he can simply shoot and wait till the Police to show up after.
interesting claim…got proof?
Of course not. That's a HUGE lie. SurMar won't even be able to provide a credulous link from a pro-gun site making that claim.
Well, somebody has to stand up for the good old days of the Wild West when arguments were settled by men with guns. Republicans are just doing their best to preserve our cultural heritage.
I think it had more to do with preserving their tea bagger votes than anything else. They lose those and its all over for them
I think that may already be a fait accompli.
Well, and as long as they preserve their minority in the General Assembly, they don't have to worry about proposing, you know, serious legislation either.
Much easier to simply whine and play the victim game — that's their base, afterall.
In Colorado, it's pretty obvious what the R in NRA stands for.
And then, disaster:
http://kdvr.com/2013/02/18/conservatives-take-aim-at-democrat-for-statement-about-rape/
http://coloradopeakpolitics.com/2013/02/18/dont-shoot-the-rapist-salazar-fears-for-bystanders-during-confused-rape/
You're absolutely right, ArapaGOP. That insult to women is appallingly inadequate. Any middle-aged, white male Republican could have done a much better job explaining why feeble little girls ought to carry a 12 gauge semi-auto street sweeper in their purse.
And hey, you call that an apology?
It's almost like he's proud of his record on women's rights, and doesn't give a crap what you and the professional whiners think?
The nerve!
There is no better demonstration of the widening gulf among women voters, than GOPers believing Rep. Salazar's comments are comparable to saying that raped women should be forced to bear the rapist's baby becasue it is a 'gift from God,' I mean if their magic ladyparts didn't suceed in 'shutting the whole thing down.'
Your attempts at spin are priceless, your lack of perception truly stunning. Please keep posting.
Couldn't have said it better myself…..
which surveys show are supported by solid majorities of Colorado voters. [Pols emphasis]
Source?
Polls:
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&tbo=d&sclient=psy-ab&q=colorado+gun+laws++polls&oq=colorado+gun+laws++polls&gs_l=hp.3…5698.8254.2.8623.6.6.0.0.0.0.85.443.6.6.0.les%3B..0.0…1c.1.3.psy-ab.mqTTTlVliA4&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bvm=bv.42553238,d.aWc&fp=c5fb17b57d05dd17&biw=1277&bih=672
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Bob-
Sources are good.
If you were really looking for them- 5 google seconds is all ittook.
If you were trying to coach Davie, a little hyperventilating overeaction was called for. Like if the one about college campuses actually passes, that means all the teachers will be unarmed too. (hint- they already are.)
Major kudos to Rep. Fields. She has changed the direction of gun laws from heading toward the open warefare model of Iraq & Yemen and turned it to the direction of peace and civilization. It's rare that a representative can have such a significant impact, but with her work the direction has been changed – and that's gigantic.
And these laws will have an impact. One that will never make the front page of the newspaper because "another child not shot" doesn't make the news. But there are children that will now grow to adulthood who otherwise would have been killed.
Congrats to all who voted for this. And to the Republicans, as you sit there screaming "Second Amendment, Second Amendment," you are insuring that voters like me, who used to vote for Republicans at times (including Wayne Allard the first time), will never be willing to entrust you with control of the government.
How about a law (A Proposition) that would take a Tax Payer Provided Security with Guns away from the Politicos?
We don't know if someone on the Governor's Protective Detail might go crazy because of the gun he has and start shooting people because he has a gun; a Fully Automatic Gun at that.
Same with all those Security Personnel with the State House & Senate; add in all the Mayors and members of City Counsels across the state; any day now one of them just might go crazy with his Fully Automatic Assault Weapon and shot a hundred little boys & girls at some school someplace.
Think of how much safer everyone would be if we take Armed Security away from all the Politicos; do it for the children as they deserve to grow up safe from Full Automatic Weapons.