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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

Will Michael Bloomberg’s deep financial ties to Colorado translate into votes on Super Tuesday?

By John Frank Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published

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

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

Colorado’s guidance to police on the red flag law doesn’t include what to do if someone won’t give up their guns

By Jesse Paul Crime and Courts Primary category in which blog post is published
Crime and Courts Primary category in which blog post is published

Secret Service study: Most school shooters were badly bullied, showed warning signs

Research could help train school officials and law enforcement on how to better identify students who may be planning an attack

Crime and Courts Primary category in which blog post is published

New details cast doubt on Fort Collins police investigation of CSU student’s 2018 shooting death

In a newly released arrest affidavit, Colemann Carver said he tampered with the gun that killed Finnegan Daly before police were called

News Primary category in which blog post is published

Shootings and shock value: Hoodies, video use similar tactics — including invoking Columbine massacre

Both used shock value to make a point about gun violence — and both are dealing with different levels of reaction, some positive and, in the case of the fashion show, a lot of it negative

Wilson: Dear CSU, permitting blackface opens a racial Pandora’s box.

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

Opinion: We are the children of gun violence, fear, racism and hate. Will you love us more than your guns?

Opinion
Crime and Courts Primary category in which blog post is published

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

In 2018, 885 people died by firearm in Colorado