It seems that Colorado might finally get shall-issue CCW this year. I was speaking with Steve Schreiner (of the Firearms Coalition of Colorado), and it seems that we have enough votes to get this bill through both the House and Senate, AND it meets Gov. Owens' criteria. Let's get on the phones and harrass these congresscritters until it passes!
The specifics of the bill are:
* Shall-issue
* Qualifications: Colorado resident, age 21+, pass a background check, no mental health problems, complete a pistol class (pretty loose standards on classes, though)
* Allows Sheriffs to issue emergency permits to anyone in immediate danger
* Reciprocity: Colorado will recognize any state that recognizes Colorado
* Limitations: No carry in K-12 school, execpt by security personnel
* Public buildings may prohibit carry ONLY if they have a metal detector, security guard, and weapon storage at EVERY building entrance (something that TABOR will help keep from happening).
It's not Vermont carry, but it's a lot better than what we've got now. Let's make it pass!
The specifics of the bill are:
* Shall-issue
* Qualifications: Colorado resident, age 21+, pass a background check, no mental health problems, complete a pistol class (pretty loose standards on classes, though)
* Allows Sheriffs to issue emergency permits to anyone in immediate danger
* Reciprocity: Colorado will recognize any state that recognizes Colorado
* Limitations: No carry in K-12 school, execpt by security personnel
* Public buildings may prohibit carry ONLY if they have a metal detector, security guard, and weapon storage at EVERY building entrance (something that TABOR will help keep from happening).
It's not Vermont carry, but it's a lot better than what we've got now. Let's make it pass!