Making Coloradans Jump Through Hoops to Exercise Their Rights

Description

SB 3 implements sweeping new requirements to purchase semiautomatic firearms with a detachable magazine. Interested parties will need to receive permission from their local sheriff, complete a 12-hour course, earn at least a 90% grade on a test, and undergo additional training every five years to maintain their eligibility. CPAC affirms the Founders’ belief in the Second Amendment, and it views these burdensome, expensive requirements as an attempt to discourage individuals from exercising their rights. For this reason, CPAC opposes this bill. The Colorado Senate passed SB 3 on February 18, 2025, in a 19-15 vote. The Colorado House of Representatives passed SB 3 on March 24, 2025, in a 36-28 vote. Governor Jared Polis signed the measure into law.