To prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers. The bill is named for Jaime Guttenberg who was fatally shot during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre.
Month: October 2019
House Background Checks for Ammunition Sales – Jaime’s Law
To prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers. The bill is named for Jaime Guttenberg who was fatally shot during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre.
Attorney General Phil Weiser
Colorado Ceasefire and CFCU (Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence) are co-hosting an evening with Colorado’s Attorney General Phil Weiser.
Tragedy in Lone Tree
Illustrated need for better enforcement and ERPO He was a vibrant tow-headed boy, but the custody battle between his parents brought an end to his life. It was entirely preventable, and could have been even more so if Colorado’s Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) law had been in place. (ERPO becomes effective January 1st, but
Save the Date: Guns 101
Giffords and Colorado Gun Owners for Safety is hosting a Guns 101 seminar. David Chipman, who is Senior Policy Advisor and retired ATF agent, will give a presentation.
Good Reads
Impeachment Waves:In his reaction to all the impeachment activity, President Trump has proclaimed that the House investigations will interfere with legislation it wishes to pursue. He specifically mentioned gun reforms, and declared that the House is a “do nothing” chamber. Actually, the US House has passed over 230 bills, most of which have been sitting
Rogue Counties and Suicides
Rob Low of KVDR (channel 31) reported on the high correspondence between rogue counties (those which have approved 2nd amendment sanctuary resolutions) and counties with high suicide rates. For example, Custer County has a gun suicide rate 7.5 times higher than Denver: Custer has a rate of 49 gun suicides per 100,000 people, where Denver has
