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Colorado gun owners who don’t safely store their weapons could face jail time under new bill

One of the measures would make it a Class 2 misdemeanor for someone who fails to properly secure their firearms in homes with children. A companion bill would mandate gun owners report lost or stolen guns to police.

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Opinion: The House passed a universal gun background check bill one year ago. The Senate and president must find the courage to act.

By Joe Neguse Opinion

Coalition of states, including Colorado, sue over rules governing 3D-printed guns

By The Associated Press News Primary category in which blog post is published

Colorado’s 2020 legislative session begins this week. Here’s a rundown of 10 issues to watch.

By Jesse Paul Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published

McCann: Keeping our community safe from gun violence by averting potential disaster

By Beth McCann Opinion

She blames America’s gun culture for her son’s death. But the NRA may profit from a plea deal with the gun owner.

By John Frank Crime and Courts Primary category in which blog post is published

Here’s a roundup of the most important 2019 local election results in Colorado

By Jesse Paul Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published

What’d I Miss?: Young enough to change (the world)

Opinion

Dan Baer: Cory Gardner and the gun industry are blocking efforts to end violence against women

Opinion

Crisanta Duran: “Never again” must be more than just words

Opinion

Krieger: Will Hick take advice from a (former) Republican?

Former Gov. John Hickenlooper is being urged to try to unseat Republican Sen. Cory Gardner. That could be a tough call.

Opinion
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Will Colorado follow other states in enacting a gun-storage law after the STEM School shooting? Those conversations are happening

Democratic state legislators in Colorado are looking at ways to prevent guns from getting into the hands of those who shouldn’t have them, especially children

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Colorado’s 20,669 gun deaths since 1980, explained in five charts

In 2018, 885 people died by firearm in Colorado

Opinion: Gun violence can be prevented. It’s time for Colorado to show leadership.

Opinion
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Colorado congressman wants to close gap in interstate gun sales law that allowed Florida teen quick access to shotgun

U.S. Rep. Jason Crow has offered legislation that would change federal law to require shotguns and rifles sold to someone from out of state to be shipped to their home state -- just like handguns are.

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Highlands Ranch school shooting suspects were too young to purchase handguns used in deadly attack

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said federal agents are working with his investigators to determine how the suspects procured their weapons. He said that Colorado's new red flag likely wouldn't have applied.