Today Colorado got two major pieces of legislation sent to the Governor. He has stated he will sign both.
First is SB24
http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcb ... 24_rer.pdf
Which is will issue CCW legislation. Major items include...
A database (Bad) but it expires in 7 years.
Handgun specific training required (Good) within the last 10 years. Includes Military discharge and LEO.
A K-12 exclusion (Bad). Can not carry inside school buildings. However, the principle can designate "safety officials" which can carry. Nothing prohibits a Principles from so designationg everyone with a student and teachers.
Also an (Bad) exclusion for buildings protected by armed guards and metal detectors.
The rest is no sweat. Maximum of $100/5 years. Current permits expire June 30, 2007, or date printed on permit whichever si first, so no one with a current permit gets caught. Almost any handgun specific course is accepted.
The other is SB25, Pre-emption. Makes it illegal for an jurisdiction to impose laws stricter than state laws in relation to firearms.
This had got to be one of the best days for gunowners in Colorado in an awfully long time.
First is SB24
http://www.leg.state.co.us/2003a/inetcb ... 24_rer.pdf
Which is will issue CCW legislation. Major items include...
A database (Bad) but it expires in 7 years.
Handgun specific training required (Good) within the last 10 years. Includes Military discharge and LEO.
A K-12 exclusion (Bad). Can not carry inside school buildings. However, the principle can designate "safety officials" which can carry. Nothing prohibits a Principles from so designationg everyone with a student and teachers.
Also an (Bad) exclusion for buildings protected by armed guards and metal detectors.
The rest is no sweat. Maximum of $100/5 years. Current permits expire June 30, 2007, or date printed on permit whichever si first, so no one with a current permit gets caught. Almost any handgun specific course is accepted.
The other is SB25, Pre-emption. Makes it illegal for an jurisdiction to impose laws stricter than state laws in relation to firearms.
This had got to be one of the best days for gunowners in Colorado in an awfully long time.