Tag: Gun Control
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Can parents be criminally charged for school shootings in Colorado?
While the motives and facts behind the Evergreen High School shooting are still up in the air pending a full investigation, the gun violence has raised questions about culpability. “We can’t just continue to think that this is a school problem,” said state Rep. Tammy Story, an Evergreen Democrat, after the shooting. “It is a…
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‘This is not enough’: East High students to continue fight for gun violence prevention
Students say they’re happy, but not satisfied, with the state’s new gun control legislation
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Mike Johnston, Michael Bennet join Students Demand Action on Capitol steps to protest gun violence
Students Demand Action, joined by Mike Johnston and Michael Bennet, took to the capitol steps and the streets Saturday, demanding action against gun violence.
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Sen. Chris Hansen endorses Kelly Brough for Denver mayor
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State senator and former mayoral candidate Chris Hansen threw his support behind Kelly Brough in the race for Denver mayor on Friday. Hansen announced his endorsement surrounded by gun violence prevention activists, saying a key reason he is backing Brough is because of her commitment to reduce gun violence. Hansen said the issue is particularly important to…
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East High School student testifies on gun bills hours after school shooting
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Alexander Cisneros spent Wednesday morning in lockdown after one of his classmates at East High School allegedly shot two faculty members. Seven hours later, he spent the evening advocating for gun safety in front of the Colorado legislature. Just before 10 a.m., a 17-year-old student shot and…
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East High students march for gun control: “Luis shouldn’t have died and we should not be here”
More than 1,000 students, parents, teachers, politicians and clergy made the two-mile walk
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What is Colorado’s red flag law?
In Colorado, courts can temporarily seize firearms from individuals deemed to be a risk to themselves or others under the state’s “red flag” law. The state legislature passed the law in 2019, with supporters calling it a key tool to prevent gun violence. Colorado has continued to fall victim to mass shootings in the years…
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Gun rights activists sue to stop enforcement of Colorado’s 2013 large capacity magazine ban
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Gun rights activists on Tuesday sued Gov. Jared Polis, asking a Denver district court to stop enforcement of a 2013 state law that bans the possession of large capacity magazines capable of accepting more than 15 rounds. The National Foundation for Gun Rights, the legal arm of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, and two Colorado residents…
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Rocky Mountain Gun Owners sues Superior over new gun control laws
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado-based Rocky Mountain Gun Owners association is suing the town of Superior over new gun control laws that ban semi-automatic rifles, arguing last month’s U.S. Supreme Court decision gave gun rights groups munition to dismantle “unconstitutional” gun restrictions. Rocky Mountain Gun Owners filed the lawsuit…
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Three cities in Boulder County tighten gun-control laws
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Insisting on local control, three cities in Boulder County voted to adopt their own gun-control ordinances Tuesday night in response to 2021 legislation that gives local governments power to enact gun regulations stricter than state laws. Before the 2021 law, Colorado statutes preempted cities and counties from passing any regulation…