Why Colorado's Assault Weapon Ban Bill is Just as Bad as Any Other...and Possibly Worse

Published on January 28, 2025
Duration: 9:39

This video analyzes Colorado's Senate Bill 25-3, an assault weapon ban. It highlights how the bill plagiarizes previous legislation like the Go SAFE Act and focuses on banning firearms based on internal gas-operated systems rather than external features. While it aims to ban AR-style pistols, the bill currently excludes single/double-action semi-automatic handguns that use recoil to cycle.

Quick Summary

Colorado's Senate Bill 25-3 proposes an assault weapon ban that targets firearms based on their internal gas-operated systems, such as blowback operation, rather than external features. While it aims to ban AR-style pistols, it appears to exclude common semi-automatic handguns that use recoil to cycle their action.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Legislative Session & SCOTUS Delay
  2. 00:37Colorado's New Assault Weapon Ban Bill: SB 25-3
  3. 01:13Sponsor: National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR)
  4. 01:49Colorado's Legislative History on Gun Bans
  5. 02:11Key Provisions of SB 25-3
  6. 02:30Ban on Rapid Fire Devices
  7. 02:40Definition and Ban of Specified Semi-Automatic Firearms
  8. 03:08Plagiarism of Previous Legislation (Go SAFE Act)
  9. 04:05Internal Workings vs. External Features
  10. 04:45Analogy: Banning Supercars by Internal Parts
  11. 05:37Concern: Ban on Semi-Automatic Handguns?
  12. 06:03Analysis of Gas Operated System Definition
  13. 06:32Exclusions in the Bill
  14. 06:59Impact on AR-Style Pistols vs. Carry Handguns
  15. 07:19Lessons from Last Year's Fight
  16. 08:04How to Get Involved: Support RMGO
  17. 08:36Bill Number: SB 25-3 and Comparison to Go SAFE Act
  18. 08:52Contacting Washington Gun Law & Subscribing
  19. 09:13Conclusion: Know the Law and Stay Safe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colorado Senate Bill 25-3?

Colorado Senate Bill 25-3 is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to ban certain semi-automatic firearms. It focuses on banning firearms based on their internal gas-operated systems rather than external cosmetic features, drawing parallels to previous legislation like the Go SAFE Act.

How does Colorado's SB 25-3 differ from other assault weapon bans?

Unlike bans in states like California or Washington that focus on external features, Colorado's SB 25-3 targets firearms based on their internal gas-operated systems. This includes mechanisms like blowback operation, which is a key distinction in its legislative approach.

Does Colorado's SB 25-3 ban all semi-automatic handguns?

Based on the current wording, SB 25-3 appears to ban AR-style pistols but excludes single or double-action semi-automatic handguns that use recoil to cycle the action. This means common carry firearms like Glocks and Smith & Wessons are likely not affected.

What is the Go SAFE Act mentioned in relation to Colorado's SB 25-3?

The Go SAFE Act (Gas Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion Act) was a previous Colorado bill that SB 25-3 is described as plagiarizing. Both bills focus on banning firearms based on their gas-operated mechanisms, indicating a consistent legislative strategy.

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