When I referred to the Boulder-Denver Commieplex, that was a nod to the general socialistic programs and attitudes of that area rather than specifically to whether or not open carry was permitted. Indeed, it is still technically legal in both Boulder City and Boulder County but illegal in Denver.
On the quoted Polis remarks,
Governor Polis is not quite as foursquare on board with the Second Amendment as implied by your [/u]Representative[/u] Polis quote.
Black-market gun sales are enabling violent criminals and gangs to purchase firearms without background checks. The root of this issue is gun theft. In 2015 and 2016 alone, smash-and-grab gun store robberies resulted in nearly 400 guns being stolen in Colorado. We should work to equip gun shops with strong security measures like closed-circuit cameras, discrete signage, and reinforced windows, which are already required of marijuana dispensaries in Colorado. We can also look to the example of Richmond, Va., who have strengthened penalties for illegal gun sales--and seen armed robberies and gun homicides drop substantially as a result.
I've encountered few issues as polarizing as our nation's deadly gun violence epidemic. It shouldn't be this way. Like most Coloradans, I support our Second Amendment right to use guns for defense and sport. And like most Coloradans, I think we should take action to reduce gun violence and help save lives. Nothing about these views is incompatible.
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Polis said common-sense measures are needed including the banning of military-style weapons, not allowing access to guns to those who have temporary restraining orders and allow for the Centers for Disease Control and others to conduct gun violence research. He added that saying there's no easy solution is not an excuse for inaction.
( ^ ^ Please read the expanded quote.)
Source: The Coloradoan on 2018 Colorado gubernatorial debate , Mar 3, 2018
https://www.ontheissues.org/Governor/Jared_Polis_Gun_Control.htm
Without being accusatory, and without impeaching my crystal ball, I would submit that this is kinda-sorta typical of "progressive" politicians: to gradually more closely toe the Party Line "out loud" as they eyeball higher political office.
However, it will take several years for my crystal ball to clear up and be vindicated in this
particulat case.
"Just you wite, 'Enry 'Iggins, just you wite."
And right now there's a proposal in the State Legislature to require "Safe Storage."
Ring a bell with some of Polis' quotes above?
With respect to the original post: Colorado ain't bad, but I expect it to get worse.
Terry, 230RN