In appalling news for gun rights defenders and patriots, Colorado has plunged into the heart of the national gun debate by enacting one of the strictest gun control laws in the United States.
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Democrat Governor Jared Polis’s new legislation, signed on April 10, 2025, imposes severe restrictions on semi-automatic firearms, stirring fervent opposition from gun rights proponents who are preparing legal challenges.
This law, requiring dual background checks and certified training courses, stands as a controversial beacon of safety for some, but a dire erosion of Second Amendment rights for others.
The newly signed legislation introduces a comprehensive framework requiring individuals to apply for gun permits through their local sheriff’s office, followed by mandatory training through Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
The bill, which bans the sale of rapid-fire conversion devices like bump stocks, seeks to curb the proliferation of semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Governor Polis insists this crucial move aims to protect public safety without compromising constitutional rights.
Colorado’s law mandates extensive background checks and a state-sanctioned safety course for most semi-automatic guns with detachable magazines.
The legislation takes full effect in August 2026, marking a significant shift in the state’s approach to gun regulation.
Given Colorado’s tragic history of mass shootings, sponsors like State Sen. Tom Sullivan, whose son was a victim in the 2013 Aurora shooting, argue that such measures are long overdue.
Semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity magazines have been deeply intertwined with horrific events in the state, including the 2022 Club Q shooting and the infamous 1999 Columbine massacre.
As Senator Andy Boesenecker emphasized, “Semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity magazines have been used far too many times to terrorize Colorado communities.”
This law attempts to address the cyclical trauma inflicted by mass shootings by limiting access to the weapons most frequently employed in such incidents.
Critics voice fierce opposition, accusing the bill of encroaching on constitutional rights and functioning as an “administrative ban.”
Republicans and groups like the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners allege this legislation renders it nearly impossible for law-abiding citizens to exercise their Second Amendment rights.
“Behind closed doors, Governor Polis cowardly signed into law the most anti-gun, anti-freedom bill in Colorado’s history,” stated John Commerford from the NRA Institute for Legislative Action.
With criticisms mounting, supporters argue the bill’s value stems not only from increased safety but from preserving Second Amendment rights responsibly.
Governor Polis asserts, “We can make sure the people who choose to buy guns are able to choose the gun they want, but also that they’re properly trained,” cited by CBS News.
The law’s requirement for a state database managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife raises further concerns, seen by opponents as a backdoor registry.
This requirement of extensive vetting, eligibility cards from the county sheriff, and background checks aims to shift the state’s gun culture towards education and safety.
However, critics view these steps as unnecessary obstacles preventing law-abiding citizens from owning firearms.
People in Colorado will soon have to pass a background check and complete a state-sanctioned safety course to buy most semiautomatic guns with detachable magazines under a bill signed into law by Democratic Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday. https://t.co/7DEMn9e92U
— ABC News (@ABC) April 11, 2025
