"Assault weapon" ban 2025 version

[TeaRex]

Fuck Polis. Fuck Fenberg. Fuck Sullivan.

[WETWRKS]

That was a very foolish decision.

His political career is over and, eventually, that law will be overturned.

So...I wonder who promised him what in exchange.

[BPTactical]

I have nothing constructive to add.
I am a 3rd generation native to Colorado.
Just as in 2012 I watched our elected officials completely disregard their constituents to appease outside interests.
I wrote.
I called.
I attempted to stand before those elected and voice my opposition.
I was denied that opportunity.
In my native state.

[eddiememphis]

As much as I dislike Sullivan, if it wasn't him, it would have been someone else that put this garbage into motion.

For those of us that love this state and are not going to flee, we have to continue the fight to get the bums kicked out.

Swap 6 seats in the Senate or 11 in the house and bullshit like this won't pass. I'd say a Republican governor as well but that is less likely- there are no big name R's willing to run.

[BPTactical]

^^^^^
Yeah, that?s it! We can vote our way outta this![pileoshit]

This makes Polis very dangerous- he has committed political seppuku in his signing of this legislation. He was likely told that he will go no further in the party by the party
He has nothing to lose politically and can now show his true colors as the Marxist Democrats that he is.
Hang on to your ass.

[FoxtArt]

While I don't support the legislation, it was very apparent that he would sign it and guided the amendments, making it clear he would have vetoed the bill if it did not include provisions for people to "buy anything" after getting the card.

* I don't agree with the legislation.
* If he was showing his true colors / controlled by the D powers that be, I believe he would've supported the first draft (which flat out banned everything w/ a magazine)
* An AWB was a guarantee in Colorado, if not last year, this year, within five years.
* Through negotiations w/ Polis, they heavily neutered it.
* Yes, it is an overbroad piece of legislation affecting everything that uses a magazine. First-of-it's kind. Court challenges could be successful if lead by people that are not RMGO.
* Likewise, it's also a bit unusual and a first-of-a-kind among the commie states as it still lets everyone buy everything the day before its effective date - if they have a card proving they took training. (not registration / no database at this time) - Polis made it clear he would veto anything that actually blocked ownership w/o provisions to continue to buy.

Kind of like the Magazine ban with RMGO, we could've had a 30 round limit. This could've been a LOT worse. Thankfully we didn't have Dudley around demanding they pass it without amendments, this go around. Hopefully SCOTUS actually settles the debate soon.

[eddiememphis]

* An AWB was a guarantee in Colorado, if not last year, this year, within five years.

This could've been a LOT worse.

It still is a guarantee as long as the Democrats control everything.

The next time an AR is used in a murder, they will say, "See! This law still wasn't enough to keep dangerous weapons of war off the streets" and ban everything. These laws are not the end. Leftists will not stop until they achieve their often stated goal of making illegal any and all private ownership of guns.

Saying it could have been worse is small consolation. That's like having to have your leg amputated, and the doctor says don't worry about it. The guy that was in here before you died!

[TFOGGER]

Sullivan was on the news last night flapping his jaws about how this was a "small step in the right direction".

[FoxtArt]

It still is a guarantee as long as the Democrats control everything.

The next time an AR is used in a murder, they will say, "See! This law still wasn't enough to keep dangerous weapons of war off the streets" and ban everything. These laws are not the end. Leftists will not stop until they achieve their often stated goal of making illegal any and all private ownership of guns.

Saying it could have been worse is small consolation. That's like having to have your leg amputated, and the doctor says don't worry about it. The guy that was in here before you died!

No disagreement, and I well understand that perspective.

I guess what I'm saying is the perspective that Polis caused this is much akin to the ones blaming POTUS for every bill that comes across their desk. I don't like Polis. He has little to nothing to do with the AWB push. That came from the legislature. Whatever warm progressive butt was in the seat would've signed it.

Polis, instead, significantly limited the effect of this bill.

But I know what we'd have if Polis wasn't our gov, we'd have something that is so-f'ing progressive that we'd effectively have a flat-out-ban on all firearms with magazines.

I guess, my point is - I don't see that day coming to pass while Polis is gov. People can demonize and/or blame him for this, but the "ban everything" day won't happen until our next governor is elected. And this AWB would've likely been at least three years sooner.

So I'm not in disagreement, and not a Polis fan. Saying we can never acknowledge "it could be worse" is almost a Dudley "damn the torpedoes" perspective.

ETA: I guess the TLDR is Polis is a democrat, but on the scale of his support for banning firearms, he's more to the right of any other candidate that could get elected to that seat today. I'm a pragmatist, we're not getting a pro-firearm conservative governor. I always keep in mind what will fill any vacancy that is left behind when advocating for the replacement of politicians.

[eddiememphis]

Well, we'll soon see what Governor Mushmouth will push through. And it won't be good.

https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/michael-bennet-joining-colorado-governor-race/
https://coloradosun.com/2025/04/11/michael-bennet-colorado-governor-bid-2026/

Michael Bennet, Colorado’s senior U.S. senator, announced Friday that he will run for governor in 2026, entering the race as the de facto favorite and igniting a power struggle among the state’s top Democrats over who will be appointed to his seat in Washington if he wins.

https://www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/04/09/bennet-heinrich-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-save-lives-protect-communities-from-gun-violence/

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Angus King (I-Maine), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), and their bicameral colleagues to introduce the Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion (GOSAFE) Act and the bipartisan Banning Unlawful Machinegun Parts (BUMP) Act. Both bills would protect communities from gun violence, while safeguarding Americans’ constitutional right to own a firearm for legitimate self-defense, hunting, and sporting purposes.

“For more than two decades, Colorado has grieved one incident of senseless gun violence after another,” said Bennet. “This common-sense gun safety bill will keep weapons of war out of the hands of the wrong people while respecting responsible gun owners. With this legislation, we are taking an important step to combat gun violence in our communities and protect children across the country.”

[def90]

Yeah, pretty much a done deal that he will be the next Gov..

[CHA-LEE]

The only leverage I have left is where and how I spend my money which generates CO State Tax revenue. I will be moving out of the state before the end of the year. I have also chosen to not make major purchases until after I move. I was considering buying a new vehicle. Not anymore while I still live in Colorado.

[lex137]

The only leverage I have left is where and how I spend my money which generates CO State Tax revenue. I will be moving out of the state before the end of the year. I have also chosen to not make major purchases until after I move. I was considering buying a new vehicle. Not anymore while I still live in Colorado.

I didn’t put in for tags this year, because I refuse to let my money go to support this infringement. Also sucks cause they are now taking money away from conservation.

As much as I think it sucks that more 2nd amendment advocates leaving, I don’t blame you. When my daughter is done with HS and this places hasn’t changed for the better. I will look to relocate myself somewhere free. Best of luck in you new home

[APEXgunparts]

The only leverage I have left is where and how I spend my money which generates CO State Tax revenue. I will be moving out of the state before the end of the year. I have also chosen to not make major purchases until after I move. I was considering buying a new vehicle. Not anymore while I still live in Colorado.

Funny thing, a goal from our Governor is to reduce the number of internal combustion engines in this state.
Spend the money gathered from taxes for transport on mass transit projects and studies and not roads.
So, by NOT buying that vehicle you are also fitting into achieving another goal...

You can't win here..

Richard

[JohnnyDrama]

Funny thing, a goal from our Governor is to reduce the number of internal combustion engines in this state.
Spend the money gathered from taxes for transport on mass transit projects and studies and not roads.
So, by NOT buying that vehicle you are also fitting into achieving another goal...

You can't win here..

Richard

Victims can't be winners....

[TEAMRICO]

Victims can't be winners....

There’s no money in that.

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

I think our only chances at SCOTUS relief is if we refer to our guns as ?undocumented??

The fact that dems can use the words ?due process? for illegals here, while pushing Red Flag laws is a total mash up of Kafka and Huxley.

[stodg73]

I find it interesting that they moved 4 million to defend this. Where did this money come from?

[BPTactical]

I find it interesting that they moved 4 million to defend this. Where did this money come from?

Anytown, MDA, Giffords Law Center et al

[hatidua]

I'm as encouraged as anyone when I see young kids at the range but I suspect that gun ownership is going to die by attrition in many states. Yeah, I know 50 different members will post up that they took their six year old to the range this afternoon to refute that assertion but I see precious few people lacking gray hair at the range and if a person isn't raised around guns it takes a lot more luck/effort/interest to get into it than for those who consider Hoppe's one of the memorable scents of their youth.

For the past 20+ years I've been reading on various gun forums how "the courts are our only hope". If past judicial performance is any indication, that's a pie-in-sky hope. I did the email/call/etc thing, that was/is useless when the votes are already bought & paid for before the issue is brought before the public.

Buy that grail gun you always wanted and enjoy shooting it....and depending on the particular item, maybe get it a little sooner than might be comfortable for your wallet.

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

Ranges have always been an AARP convention. I think that the biggest thing is that pre 2000, or maybe 1990, gun ownership was highly linked to hunting. For good or bad, that has changed to people more interested in self defense and long range shooting- both without real links to hunting. That is an issue for hunting and wildlife management- but a much easier and sustainable base of gun ownership. I think it is driven by the rise of CCW and the GWOT/Video-game familiarity with ‘cool’ guns.

And August 1st is the new ‘gate’, right?

[FoxtArt]

We're not seeing a lack of new people getting into guns - there is a resurgence of conservative/firearm interest in young men.

However, like every other hobby, it is becoming a rich mans sport. This is despite the price of most guns has actually dropped - a lot - from the comparative value of our youth. I'm talking not only inflation adjusted, but actual prices for things like ARs.

But ammunition has not had a price correction, essentially, ever. What used to be 10c a shot is now commonly $1 per shot. Many hunting rounds can be 3$ a shot. Shooting requires sending ammunition downrange, otherwise one is a collector, and the biggest factor is the disposable income of everyone (especially younger generations) has steadily been shrinking, compared to adjusted generations past.

Much like anything else - golf, skiiing, etc., only the reasonably well off can actually enjoy these hobbies. Young people can for a brief window of time on credit cards, but their housing expenses are often more like 50% of their income, even with roommates. Guys with gray hair have mortgages that were locked in 25 years ago... or houses that are paid off, as well as time to spend burning some money.

Make no mistake though... young men today proportionally are as interested in firearms as they ever have been, imho. As mentioned before, this is less about hunting and doesn't neatly fit the assumptions of prior decades.

[hurley842002]

We're not seeing a lack of new people getting into guns - there is a resurgence of conservative/firearm interest in young men.

However, like every other hobby, it is becoming a rich mans sport. This is despite the price of most guns has actually dropped - a lot - from the comparative value of our youth. I'm talking not only inflation adjusted, but actual prices for things like ARs.

But ammunition has not had a price correction, essentially, ever. What used to be 10c a shot is now commonly $1 per shot. Many hunting rounds can be 3$ a shot. Shooting requires sending ammunition downrange, otherwise one is a collector, and the biggest factor is the disposable income of everyone (especially younger generations) has steadily been shrinking, compared to adjusted generations past.

Much like anything else - golf, skiiing, etc., only the reasonably well off can actually enjoy these hobbies. Young people can for a brief window of time on credit cards, but their housing expenses are often more like 50% of their income, even with roommates. Guys with gray hair have mortgages that were locked in 25 years ago... or houses that are paid off, as well as time to spend burning some money.

Make no mistake though... young men today proportionally are as interested in firearms as they ever have been, imho. As mentioned before, this is less about hunting and doesn't neatly fit the assumptions of prior decades.

I agree with all of this.


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[FromMyColdDeadHand]

We're not seeing a lack of new people getting into guns - there is a resurgence of conservative/firearm interest in young men.

However, like every other hobby, it is becoming a rich mans sport. This is despite the price of most guns has actually dropped - a lot - from the comparative value of our youth. I'm talking not only inflation adjusted, but actual prices for things like ARs.

But ammunition has not had a price correction, essentially, ever. What used to be 10c a shot is now commonly $1 per shot. Many hunting rounds can be 3$ a shot. Shooting requires sending ammunition downrange, otherwise one is a collector, and the biggest factor is the disposable income of everyone (especially younger generations) has steadily been shrinking, compared to adjusted generations past.

Much like anything else - golf, skiiing, etc., only the reasonably well off can actually enjoy these hobbies. Young people can for a brief window of time on credit cards, but their housing expenses are often more like 50% of their income, even with roommates. Guys with gray hair have mortgages that were locked in 25 years ago... or houses that are paid off, as well as time to spend burning some money.

Make no mistake though... young men today proportionally are as interested in firearms as they ever have been, imho. As mentioned before, this is less about hunting and doesn't neatly fit the assumptions of prior decades.

I go through a metric-assload of 22LR, finish up with center fire.

22lr <$0.10 a round, steel targets are cheaper and lighter, less chance to dangerous ricochet. One of those 22lr speed loaders for the MP15-22, and I don’t cringe when my kid does a mag dump. I know its not ‘cool’, but going to the range and dumping 500-600 rounds in an afternoon and working on transitions and splits, uhm- good.

[FoxtArt]

I go through a metric-assload of 22LR, finish up with center fire.

22lr <$0.10 a round, steel targets are cheaper and lighter, less chance to dangerous ricochet. One of those 22lr speed loaders for the MP15-22, and I don’t cringe when my kid does a mag dump. I know its not ‘cool’, but going to the range and dumping 500-600 rounds in an afternoon and working on transitions and splits, uhm- good.

That's a good price for .22. And I agree it's a wallet saver w/ kids.

Used to be relatively easy to get a brick on sale for around $7.99. That = 0.015c a round. Obviously, wages have increased since then, but the COL increases have outpaced wages a ton. If we were young adults now, I don't think we could really afford to shoot 22... not because it's unreasonable, but because the disposable is essentially $0. Obv some have good careers from the get-go, but that's more of the exception.