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[RussDXT]

This bill also bans all nfa items. See page 10.

https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/defau...25a_003_01.pdf

[The Rat]

This bill also bans all nfa items. See page 10.

https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/defau...25a_003_01.pdf

That's not what that part means, it's not a blanket ban on NFA items. It's amending the existing statute to add in their "rapid fire device" term.

Current CRS 18-12-102:
18-12-102. Possessing a dangerous or illegal weapon - affirmative defense -
definition
(1) As used in this section, the term “dangerous weapon” means a firearm silencer, machine gun,
short shotgun, short rifle, or ballistic knife.
(2) As used in this section, the term “illegal weapon” means a blackjack, a gas gun, or metallic
knuckles.
(3) A person who knowingly possesses a dangerous weapon commits a class 5 felony. Each
subsequent violation of this subsection (3) by the same person shall be a class 4 felony.
(4) A person who knowingly possesses an illegal weapon commits a class 1 misdemeanor.
(5) It shall be an affirmative defense to the charge of possessing a dangerous weapon, or to the
charge of possessing an illegal weapon, that the person so accused was a peace officer or member of
the armed forces of the United States or Colorado National Guard acting in the lawful discharge of his
duties, or that said person has a valid permit and license for possession of such weapon.

Point 5 there, specifically that last bit about valid permit/license is how NFA items are currently legal in CO and would still be legal even if this stupid bill passes. My cursory understanding is that many other states have similar statutes.

Make no mistake I'm not a fan of the bill, but let's be clear on what it is and isn't. (You'd still be screwed on making say, a new AR SBR or mag fed SBS, but cans and other SBR/SBS/etc would still fly.)