"Assault weapon" ban 2025 version

[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!

[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.

[TFOGGER]

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

[eddiememphis]

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

https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/...governor-race/
https://coloradosun.com/2025/04/11/m...rnor-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/2025/0...-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.