During The 2024 Legislative Session, Colorado Lawmakers Passed Six Gun Safety Bills DENVER — Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots network, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements applauding Colorado Governor Jared Polis for signing into law a measure to support investigations by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of attempted illegal firearm purchases, and legislation to require secure storage of firearms in cars. Both policies address gun crimes in Colorado.  “Colorado communities continue to deal with the retraumatization of ..read more

DENVER — This week, the Colorado legislature adjourned  the 2024 legislative session. The Colorado chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements summarizing the laws passed during the 2024 legislative session. During the 2024 legislative session, Colorado lawmakers passed six gun safety bills, including in the last hours of the session passing a critical gun safety bill instituting a state dealer permitting system. “Too many families across Colorado continue to deal with the toll of ..read more

DENVER — The Colorado chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements applauding the Colorado legislature for passing a critical gun safety bill instituting a state dealer permitting system. House Bill 24-1353 would require retail firearm dealers to obtain a state permit to sell firearms in Colorado. Additionally, this bill will require firearm dealers and employees to undergo background checks, receive training, and implement security measures. This is the fourth gun safety bill Colorado h ..read more

DENVER — Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots network, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements applauding the Colorado legislature for fully passing Senate Bill 24-003, legislation to require the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigate attempted illegal firearm purchases, and Senate Bill 24-131, legislation to prohibit the carrying of firearms in sensitive spaces, including polling places and all schools, including daycares, K-12 schools, and universities. These policies now head to Governor Jared Polis’ desk to be signed into l ..read more

NEW YORK — Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements today ahead of Saturday’s 25 year mark of the mass shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, where 12 students and one teacher died, and 21 people were shot and wounded.  “Twenty five years ago, the fear of gun violence entered every American schoolhouse — and it’s been there ever since,” said John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety. “This milestone is a day for America to reckon with the fact that gun violence is n ..read more

DENVER — Today, Everytown and its grassroots networks of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action released the following statements applauding the Colorado legislature for passing critical gun violence prevention legislation. SB24-066 (Sullivan) would require credit card companies and other financial institutions that process payments to develop a code specifically for the purchase of firearms and related products. The bill now heads to Governor Jared Polis’ desk to be signed into law. “Communities across Colorado continue to pay for the devastating toll of gun violence and we are thankfu ..read more

Here’s What You Need to Know: DENVER — This week, multiple important gun safety bills advanced in the Colorado legislature. Here’s this week’s legislative advancement: On Monday, House Bill 24-1174, legislation to expand training requirements for permits to carry concealed handguns in Colorado passed out of the state House. This bill would create a culture of responsible gun carrying in the state and help potentially prevent gun violence. It now heads to the Senate. On Tuesday, Senate Bill 24-003, legislation to empower the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate attempted ill ..read more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statements after two people were found shot and killed in a dorm room at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs campus. According to early reports, officers found two deceased persons, each with at least one gunshot wound.  “Our hearts break for the family and loved ones of those affected and the entire student community of Colorado Springs,” said Deborah Griffin, a volunteer with the Colorado chapter of Mo ..read more

DENVER — Today, Everytown and its grassroots networks of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action released the following statements in response to the advancement of SB24-003 (Sullivan) out of committee. SB24-003 would allow the Colorado Bureau of Investigation expanded authority to investigate instances in which prohibited persons attempt to purchase firearms “Communities across Colorado continue to pay for the devastating toll of gun violence and we are thankful lawmakers like Senator Sullivan continue to take action to prevent further tragedy,” said Christa Palmer, a volunteer with the ..read more

The Colorado chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to a mass shooting in downtown Denver during a celebration for the Denver Nuggets after winning the NBA championship. Police report at least nine people have been shot, of which three are in critical condition, and the rest are believed to have non-life-threatening injuries. Officers took a suspect into custody who had also been shot. “Yet again, Coloradans are dealing with the trauma of gun violence” said Christa Palm ..read more