To the choir:
Some information and an update on current Colorado Firearm legislation .
Firearm and Ammo Taxed
https://www.pewpewtactical.com/sin-tax-guns-firearm-ammo-taxes/
Excise Tax Lawsuit Information
The National Rifle Association (NRA) is joining a number of other gun rights organizations and an El Paso County resident in filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a 6.5% excise tax on guns and ammo sold in Colorado, set to go into effect today, April 1.
Proposition KK was passed by voters in November. It creates a 6.5% excise tax on firearm-related purchases in the state of Colorado. Firearm dealers, manufacturers and ammunition sellers are responsible for paying the new tax on their retail sales.
The tax revenue will be used to fund crime victim support services, mental health services for veterans and youth, and school safety programs.
READ MORE: Ballot measure would tax firearm & ammo purchases in CO and fund crime victims services
The lawsuit was filed Monday in Denver District Court by the NRA, the Firearms Policy Coalition, the Second Amendment Foundation, the Colorado State Shooting Association, Magnum Shooting Center and an NRA member from El Paso County.
...The lawsuit seeks to overturn the excise tax, claiming that it violates the second amendment by unfairly burdening law-abiding gun owners and retailers.
"Colorado’s firearms excise tax is an overt assault on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Coloradans and a deliberate attempt to discourage the exercise of constitutionally protected freedoms," John Commerford, Executive Director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action, said. “We are pleased to join with other Second Amendment advocates in this lawsuit to protect and defend the fundamental right to keep and bear arms."
In a statement, the NRA said it is asking for a declaratory judgment stating that the tax is unconstitutional and a permanent injunction preventing its enforcement.
Proposition KK is expected to generate approximately $39 million in state tax revenue a year.
Colorado Legislative Session Update: Where we Stand
This list, and the description of the "function" of each bill, is from the "Billwatch" section of the ROCKY MOUNTAIN GUN OWNERS website. A bill's supporter might describe it differently.
For those that want to look into that organization (RGMO), it's on the web
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Gun Control Bill ONE
SB25-003: 2025 “Assault Weapons” Ban
FUNCTION: After a midnight conspiracy to rewrite the text – this bill introduces sweeping restrictions to gun purchasing with requirements for new licenses, multi-day trainings with heavy price tags.
STATUS: Last Friday,
Colorado Senate Democrats announced that the Senate sent
SB25-003 to Governor Jared Polis’ desk after voting to occur with final amendments by the House.
Gun Control Bill TWO
HB25-1225: 2nd Amendment Gag Act
FUNCTION: Allows others to sue you for damages after you have opened your door to a political door knocker or reminding your neighbor to vote while carrying a toy gun or open carrying a firearm.
STATUS: Passed House, awaiting senate
Gun Control Bill THREE
HB25-1250: Mandatory Anti-Gun School Curriculum
FUNCTION: Mandates that Colorado schools distribute information to students and parents regarding red flag orders and why guns are unsafe to keep in the home.
STATUS: Passed House, awaiting hearing in Senate Health and Human Services.
Gun Control Bill FOUR
HB25-1262: Public Safety Obstruction Board
FUNCTION: Punishes those who report crimes without state permission. Additional permission is required for the carry of lethal or non-lethal weapons.
STATUS: Referred to House Finance Committee from initial committee.
Gun Control Bill FIVE
HB25-1238: Gun Show Strangulation Act
FUNCTION: Makes showing your gun at a gun show without an FFL a crime while also pricing out small gun show promoters with excessive regulations.
STATUS: Awaiting delivery to the Governor from the legislature.
Gun Control Bill SIX
SB25-034: “Self Red Flag”
FUNCTION: Creates a system allowing and encouraging citizens to sign away their 2A rights.
STATUS: Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee from initial committee.
Gun Control Bill SEVEN
HB25-1098: Protection Order Privacy Violation
FUNCTION: Plans to appropriate $750,000 to Equifax to send live text and call updates about gun purchase attempts to an individual who red flags you.
STATUS: Referred to House Appropriations Committee from initial committee.
Gun Control Bill EIGHT
SB25-086: Regulation On Posting About Guns
FUNCTION: Creates oversight for social media companies and liability for not forwarding firearms content reported on their social media platform to Law Enforcement. Using social media to sell state or federally banned firearms is rendered illegal.
STATUS: Final vote laid over to 04/04/2025 on Senate Floor.
Gun Control Bill NINE
HB25-1133: Under 21 Ammo Ban
FUNCTION: This bill bans young adults from purchasing ammo while placing excessive restrictions on gun shops.
STATUS: Awaiting delivery to the Governor from the legislature.
Gun Control Bill TEN
HB25-1171: NICS Expansion
FUNCTION: Removes gun rights from individuals who have been convicted of joyriding in their parent's car at least 3 times for life.
STATUS: Public Hearing Scheduled in the House Judiciary Committee on 04/08 ar 1:30PM.
Gun Control Bill ELEVEN
HB25-1132: Unsuspecting Veterans' Red Flag Scheme
FUNCTION: Exposes veterans to a heightened risk of being red flagged while establishing programs funded by state 6.5% firearm excise tax.
STATUS: Final vote laid over to 04/04/2025 on Senate Floor.
Gun Control Bill TWELVE
SB25-205: Gun History Liability Fee
FUNCTION: Creates an unfunded mandate of sheriffs to create serial number record systems. This bill also holds gun dealers for undefined information they 'should have' known.
STATUS: Public Hearing Scheduled in the Senate State Affairs Committee on 04/01 at 2:00PM.
Gun Control Bill THIRTEEN
SB25-059: Federal Gun Control Money Mandate
FUNCTION: Requires the State of Colorado to apply for grant funds to bolster gun control efforts.
STATUS: Awaiting delivery to the Governor from the legislature.
Gun Control Bill FOURTEEN
SB25-158: State Disposal of Weapons
FUNCTION: Updates state regulation to local law enforcement budgets, remove local authority, and restrict gun shops.
STATUS: Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee from initial committee.
The results of the happenings in Doc's diatribe.
For those with their heads still above water, don't let your state get this far into the swamp.
I'm out,
MrSmith
- Richard
