Jan 25, 2023
Not that gun owners haven't been able to get a sneak peek at the anti-gun legislation anyway, thanks to a helpful leak. And as we've previously discussed, the so-called "Mass Shooting Prevention Act" wouldn't actually prevent mass shootings. Instead, it criminalizes the sale and manufacture of vast numbers of commonly-owned firearms, including rifles, shotguns, and even semi-automatic pistols. Though the legislature is now officially in session the gun ban bill has yet to be introduced, and one of the main sponsors says he and other lawmakers are working behind the scenes to put the finishing touches on the anti-civil rights legislation. The draft legislation has already sparked conservative backlash and lawsuit preparation from the local branch of the National Rifle Association. While some Democratic leaders have given it tentative support, others have refrained from taking a stance - along with Democratic Gov. Jared Polis, who's been noncommittal when questi