Pikes Peak Firearms Coalition

	Senate Bill 01-083: Concealed Handgun Permits (BAD) by Senator Chlouber. Declares the issue of concealed handgun permits to be a matter of statewide concern. Requires any sheriff to issue a concealed handgun permit to anyone who is at least 21 years of age, is a Colorado resident, and meets specified firearms training requirements, passes a background check, has not been convicted of or adjudicated for a felony or certain misdemeanors and the applicant is not subject to unresolved criminal proceedings, chronically or habitually using alcohol or controlled substances, a danger due to mental problems, or otherwise a danger to self or others. Specifies that any concealed handgun permit issued by this state, or by another state pursuant to a comparable statute (if they recognize Colorado permits), is valid in all areas of this state. Exempts FFL holders, Class III holders, and those who hold a Federal Security Clearance from the background check requirement. Restricts carrying on any school ground (unless person remains in vehicle or handgun is locked away if person leaves vehicle), at any athletic event, in any state or local government building, or in any business, or that part of a business, whose primary function is to sell alcohol. Read Text of Bill (Requires Acrobat Reader) (What's wrong with this bill [Part 1]) (What's wrong with this bill [Part 2]) Introduced 1/15 and assigned to Senate Judiciary Committee Postponed Indefinitely (killed) on a 4 - 3 vote in Judiciary on 2/12
	Senate Bill 01-160: Safe Storage of Firearms (BAD) by Senator Gordon. Creates a misdemeanor for negligent storage of a firearm if the firearm comes into the possession of a juvenile and the juvenile possesses the firearm in a public place, uses the firearm in violation of state or federal law, or discharges the firearm. Defines "negligently store". Read Text of Bill (Requires Acrobat Reader) Introduced 1/29 and assigned to Senate Judiciary Committee Amended and sent to full Senate for 2nd reading on 2/13 Declared Lost on 2nd reading on a 19 - 16 vote on 2/13
	Senate Bill 01-225: Increase age for purchase of handguns (BAD) by Senator Linkhart and Representative Groff. Prohibits the PRIVATE sale or transfer of handguns to anyone under 21 without parent's permission. Introduced 4/19 and assigned to Senate Judiciary Committee Amended and sent to full Senate for 2nd reading on 4/23
	House Bill 01-1190: Concealed Weapon Permit Information (GOOD) by Representative Lee and Senator Chlouber. Requires identifying information concerning concealed weapon permit holders to be kept confidential. Includes materials and records concerning a concealed weapon permit within the definition of "criminal justice records" for purposes of the provisions concerning release of criminal justice records. Requires information identifying a concealed weapon permit holder to be deleted from a criminal justice record prior to release of the record. Read Text of Bill (Requires Acrobat Reader) Introduced 1/17 and assigned to House State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Passed on a 5 - 3 vote and sent to House Floor for 2nd reading on 2/6 Passed 2nd reading on House Floor on 2/16 Passed 3rd reading on 40-24-1 vote on 2/19 and sent to Senate Assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee on 2/20  Postponed Indefinately on a 4 - 3 vote in Senate Judiciary on 2/27
	House Bill 01-1327: Shortening the Time Frames Affecting the Ability to Possess Weapons (GOOD) by Representative Fritz and Senator Owen. Modifies the existing provision prohibiting possession of a weapon by a previous offender so that a person adjudicated for certain crimes against property may lawfully possess a firearm or other weapon after such adjudication under certain conditions. Read Text of Bill (Requires Acrobat Reader) Introduced 2/2 and assigned to House State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postponed Indefinately on 3/6
	House Joint Resolution 01-1041: Concerning Firearms Safety Training (GOOD) by Representative Stafford and Senator Dyer (Durango). Recognizes the importance of firearm safety training, commends organizations providing training, and encourgages training. Read Text of Bill (Requires Acrobat Reader) Introduced In House on 4/19 Passed House on 3rd Reading 61-3 and sent to Senate on 4/27 Passed Senate on 5/4 and sent to Governor

The GOOD and BAD ratings are by Bernie Herpin after reading the bills and taking into consideration what others have said. You can get the latest list of firearm bills, their status, and download a copy by clicking here: Firearm Bills