Jesse Paul

The Colorado Sun analyzed Senate Bill 3 to parse out the semiautomatic rifles, shotguns and pistols that couldn’t be manufactured, sold or purchased if the measure becomes law. The legislation would not affect possession.

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Legislation would not affect possession of weapons lawfully sold, purchased or transferred before Sept. 1

The Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration says the decision was made to help balance the state’s budget. At least one state lawmaker who gets GLP-1 treatment is fighting hard to prevent the change.

Colorado gun stores say they may be forced to shutter should Democrats in the legislature this year pass a ban on the manufacture, sale and purchase of semiautomatic firearms with detachable ammunition magazines.

Senate Bill 3 is aimed at making it harder for people to violate the state’s 15-round magazine limit. But the gun industry warns that it would also have a major effect on their business and that it presents safety and liability issues.

The Commerce City lawmaker in his second year at the Colorado Capitol. Rutinel is a lawyer who is involved in environmental activism.

Colorado gun stores say they may be forced to shutter should Democrats in the Legislature this year pass a ban on the manufacture, sale and purchase of semiautomatic firearms with detachable ammunition magazines.

“If Alex had had two seconds, maybe he could have gotten behind the seat, maybe something else could have happened in front of him,” Sullivan said. “Maybe he’d still be here today.”

Rifles and shotguns for sale at Bristlecone Shooting, Training and Retail Center in Lakewood, Colorado, on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would ban the manufacture, purchase and sale of semiautomatic rifles and shotguns that are capable of accepting detachable ammunition magazines, as well as some semiautomatic pistols and handguns. (Jesse Paul/The Colorado Sun)