Videos tagged with House Bill 1292

Colorado is considering House Bill 1292, a proposed ban on the manufacture, sale, and future transfer of 'assault arms.' The bill defines these arms broadly, including semi-auto rifles with detachable magazines and specific features like pistol grips or threaded barrels, as well as .50 caliber rifles and certain semi-auto handguns and shotguns. While current owners would not be prohibited from possessing these firearms, the bill aims to halt future transactions within the state. The legislation has passed its first committee but faces significant opposition from gun rights advocates and some lawmakers who argue it infringes on constitutional rights and is ineffective. Proponents cite public safety concerns and the need to reduce armed violence, particularly in the wake of mass shootings.