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American Military News
27-04-2025
- Politics
- American Military News
Ammo sold in Colorado will soon be kept off open shelves
Starting in summer 2026, ammunition sold in Colorado must be kept behind counters or in locked shelves under a law signed Friday by Gov. Jared Polis. House Bill 1133 requires ammo be accessible to customers only with the help of a store employee. It also generally prohibits the sale of ammo to people under the age of 18, though it includes several exemptions that allow sales to people who are currently between 18 and 21; to those who've passed a hunter's safety course; and to military servicemembers and police officers. The law defines ammo as 'ammunition or (a) cartridge case, primer, bullet, or propellant powder designed for use in a firearm.' It was sponsored by Democratic Reps. Monica Duran and Lindsay Gilchrist and Sens. Judy Amabile and Cathy Kipp. The law goes into effect July 1, 2026. Because it requires ammo be sold only with the assistance of store employees, the law effectively bans the ammo vending machines that were installed in at least three towns last year. Polis also signed House Bill 1238, which institutes new security and age requirements for gun shows. The new law requires gun shows to have a security plan detailing their vendors, the venue's layout and estimated number of attendees. The plans are submitted to local law enforcement. The events must also have liability insurance and video cameras, and each firearm brought in by people other than vendors must be tagged. People under the age of 18 are also generally prohibited from attending without a parent, grandparent or guardian. Gun show promoters are also required to ensure that customers abide by the state's three-day waiting period law, under which a person must generally wait three days between purchasing and taking possession of a gun. The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. It was sponsored by Democratic Reps. Junie Joseph and Sean Camacho and Sens. Cathy Kipp and Jessie Danielson. In a signing statement, Polis said he signed the law even though gun shows 'are already extremely safe places.' He also noted that the law doesn't apply to antique gun shows. ___ © 2025 MediaNews Group, Inc. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
In 2026, Coloradans will need a retailer's help to access ammunition in stores
DENVER (KDVR) — Gov. Jared Polis signed a measure into law on Friday requiring ammunition vendors to keep their wares in a way that purchasers must interact with employees before making a purchase, and raising the minimum age to purchase ammunition for rifles and shotguns. House Bill 1133, 'Requirements for Sale of Firearms Ammunition,' was signed into law by Polis. The measure will prevent anyone under the age of 21 from buying ammunition from a retail store, with exceptions for sales to those who are 18 to 21 years old and: At shooting ranges Members of the military and veterans Have a hunter education certification Are protected by a protection order Who were born on or before Jan. 28, 2007 Sales of ammunition that is not rimfire ammunition The bill will also require that shipped ammunition have a written notice on the package explaining that it contains ammunition. Unlawful sale of ammunition or violating the shipping provision would be a Class 1 misdemeanor. The measure will go into effect on July 1, 2026. Governor signs bill requiring training for semiautomatic guns, banning rapid-fire conversion devices Additionally, any delivery of retail ammunition would have to be received by someone 21 years old or older, and the delivery driver would be required to obtain written acknowledgement of receipt. Sponsors of the bill cited the ongoing impact of firearms on teens in the U.S. 'Firearms are the leading cause of death for 18-20 year olds, and the increase in firearm suicides should be alarming to everyone,' said Rep. Lindsay Gilchrist, a Democrat representing Denver, in a press release when the measure passed through committee in February. 'As a mother to young kids, I worry that their school could be the next site of a mass tragedy. Gun violence is all too common in Colorado, but it doesn't have to be. That's why I'm sponsoring this bill to help reduce youth firearm suicides by raising the minimum age to purchase ammunition and adding protections, saving countless Colorado lives.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Citizens fight for bill that would change the appointment process for FWC Commission
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Brent Fannin started a petition to reform the FWC commission. He now has around 6,500 signatures. He also wrote a proposed bill, approaching state Representative Anna Eskamani to file it. 'She said all of her slots were full and we weren't going to do it. And then a month later, she called 15 minutes before the deadline to file it, and she said, hey, I've got a spot what do you want to do?,' recalled Fannin. Eskamani filed Joint House Resolution 1625, which calls for changes to the appointment process for FWC commissioners. 'The heart of the bill is attempting to ensure that professionals and conservation scientists who work in this space are having a seat at the table versus the appointees just take shape as donors to Governor DeSantis, developers, farmers, individuals that have a need to to profit off land versus those that their profession is to protect it,' said Representative Eskamani. FDLE and FWC on scene conducting an investigation at Gulf World Marine Park Fannin says he knew the chances were slim that they get the 3 committees required to pass the bill. 'She was very honest with me and said, look, this isn't going to go through. Hopefully we'll get the conversation started at the highest level that we can,' said Fannin. The bill has yet to be presented at its first stop, the natural resources and disasters committee. 'The one person that's supposed to bring that bill before his committee is Representative Adam Botana, and he's not doing it. And he specifically, he actually called me a couple of days ago and he said he's not going to do it. And I said, ok, we're not done yet,' added Fannin. Instead, Botana brought Representative Jason Shoaf's House Bill 1133 before the committee last week. HB 1133 would appoint FWC commissioners based on geographical locations, ensuring 'statewide representation.' Critics say the two bills are not the same and hundreds of concerned citizens have accused Botana of stalling HJR 1625. 'Stalling basically means that there are different stakeholders, whether they're some elected officials or special interests, who don't want to see your bill move. And thus make efforts to stop it. And I suspect that's the heart of this issue. Now, with that said, we also don't have a Senate companion at this time. So it is very hard for any bill to move forward without a Senate companion,' said Eskamani. But state senators are giving frustrated voters a glimmer of hope regarding FWC Commissioner Chairman Rodney Barreto's reappointment confirmation. 'I have had many phone calls about Rodney Barreto. Is there any way that we could have him attend via Zoom at the next meeting that we might be able to ask some questions?,' said Senator Gayle Harrell. 'We're celebrating that little win right there, even though we you know, we haven't rejected him completely. It's really good to know that they're paying attention to us,' said Fannin. 'I do think that there's already been a few indications, not just with Barreto, with other DeSantis appointees of senators expressing concern and doubt about the qualifications of these individuals,' said Eskamani. Chairman Barreto will answer senators questions on Monday. We've reached out to Representative Adam Botana's staff a number of times this week about claims that he's stalling the bill. He has yet to respond. The next opportunity for the bill to be heard is Tuesday, April 1st. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
