Colorado Secretary of State Jenna Griswold (D) supports the state’s House Democrats’ push to ban “assault weapons.”
On March 19, 2024, Griswold posted to X:
I support a ban on assault weapons in Colorado. We can’t wait to see the federal government act.
— Jena Griswold (@JenaGriswold) March 19, 2024
On February 29, 2024, Griswold (pictured above) was using X. share Denver 7 reported on the broader gun control push Colorado House Democrats have undertaken this year. The broader push includes the creation of a new no-go zone that prohibits licensed concealed carry vessels from even being armed for self-defense purposes, stricter requirements for obtaining a concealed carry permit, and a ban on “assault weapons.” .
Another gun control measure being pushed by Colorado House Democrats is an 11% excise tax on firearm sales.
colorado public radio Note“Colorado Democrats want to create the nation’s first tax specifically for firearms and ammunition.”
The tax’s sponsor, state Rep. Monica Duran (Democratic), argues that: It does not affect anyone’s Second Amendment rights in any way. ”
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