/tags/gun-control Gun Control en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:04:11 GMT /news/2025-04-18/the-catch-up-a-new-gun-law-debate-restoring-wildlife-and-culture-and-preparing-for-the-2026-elections The Catch Up is your way to stay updated on the news in northern Colorado. It features some of the biggest headlines and stories featured in this week's newscasts on KUNC. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:04:11 GMT /news/2025-04-18/the-catch-up-a-new-gun-law-debate-restoring-wildlife-and-culture-and-preparing-for-the-2026-elections Nikole Robinson Carroll /politics/2025-03-22/after-12-hours-of-debate-colorado-house-approves-detachable-magazine-ban The measure still needs to clear a few procedural votes, but it appears on its way to Gov. Jared Polis' desk. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 17:48:56 GMT /politics/2025-03-22/after-12-hours-of-debate-colorado-house-approves-detachable-magazine-ban Chas Sisk /news/2025-03-14/the-catch-up-scotus-takes-up-a-colorado-case-csus-hiring-chill-and-a-new-denver-art-exhibit The Catch Up is a weekly wrap-up of some of the stories that made headlines on KUNC's newscasts. Check out everything you missed this week. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:18:40 GMT /news/2025-03-14/the-catch-up-scotus-takes-up-a-colorado-case-csus-hiring-chill-and-a-new-denver-art-exhibit Nikole Robinson Carroll /politics/2025-03-12/colorado-bill-restricting-sale-of-semiautomatic-guns-clears-first-house-committee An amendment to Senate Bill 3 would give sheriffs broad power to deny an application to buy certain semiautomatic guns that accept detachable magazines. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:42:17 GMT /politics/2025-03-12/colorado-bill-restricting-sale-of-semiautomatic-guns-clears-first-house-committee Jesse Paul /2025-01-29/proposal-to-ban-guns-with-detachable-magazines-in-colorado-clears-first-hurdle Hundreds of Coloradans gathered at the State Capitol to testify on the sweeping gun control measure. Ultimately, after a marathon hearing, lawmakers voted to advance it along party lines. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:17:54 GMT /2025-01-29/proposal-to-ban-guns-with-detachable-magazines-in-colorado-clears-first-hurdle Lucas Brady Woods /2025-01-17/lawmakers-cant-carry-guns-in-the-state-capitol-anymore-theyre-trusting-the-honor-system The prohibition on carrying guns in the State Capitol was expanded this year to include lawmakers, but it didn’t come with any new security protocols or enforcement. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:02:42 GMT /2025-01-17/lawmakers-cant-carry-guns-in-the-state-capitol-anymore-theyre-trusting-the-honor-system Lucas Brady Woods /news/2024-11-24/red-flag-laws-are-still-used-in-colorados-second-amendment-sanctuaries-just-less-frequently Colorado’s red flag law allows judges to order the temporary seizure of guns from someone they think is a significant risk to themselves or others, even in Second Amendment sanctuary counties. Sun, 24 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT /news/2024-11-24/red-flag-laws-are-still-used-in-colorados-second-amendment-sanctuaries-just-less-frequently Christopher Knoepke, The Conversation /news/2024-11-06/as-federal-support-dwindles-colorado-voters-approve-firearm-tax-for-victim-services-aid Proposition KK could create a stable and ongoing funding stream for victim services, ensuring that programs can continue to provide essential support. Unlike other proposed firearms legislation, this initiative does not regulate guns but instead levies a tax to fund programs. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:16:34 GMT /news/2024-11-06/as-federal-support-dwindles-colorado-voters-approve-firearm-tax-for-victim-services-aid Duke Mattie, CU Boulder Journalism, Ethan Davison, CU Boulder Journalism, Jordan Cummings, CU Boulder Journalism /news/2024-07-03/should-gun-store-sales-get-special-credit-card-tracking-states-split-on-mandating-or-prohibiting-it A new national divide is emerging among states over whether to track sales by gun stores. A California law taking effect Monday will require credit card networks to provide banks with special retail codes to assign to gun stores. Advocates hope it will help flag suspicious purchases and avert mass shootings. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:56:01 GMT /news/2024-07-03/should-gun-store-sales-get-special-credit-card-tracking-states-split-on-mandating-or-prohibiting-it David A. Lieb, Associated Press /news/2024-06-30/gun-restrictions-housing-density-rules-among-state-laws-taking-effect-monday Starting on Monday, new state laws will ban firearms in so-called “sensitive spaces” and remove local limits on how many people can live together. The measures are among more than a dozen new state laws going into effect next week. Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-06-30/gun-restrictions-housing-density-rules-among-state-laws-taking-effect-monday Lucas Brady Woods