I've been communicating with Rep. Gardner via email. Unfortunately his read on the situation is similar to mine.

I appreciate your thoughts and I oppose any attempts to restrict our Second Amendment rights. Unfortunately, the Colorado House and Senate are controlled by Democrats and they almost to a person believe in greater gun control. So, we will fight for you, but I believe that in the end that the Dems will get their way on this and the Democratic Governor will sign it into law.

Thanks for writing.
Bob Gardner