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House Bill 03-1119: Background Checks at Gun Shows (GOOD)
by Representatives Rose, King, Sinclair, White and Senator Jones. Deletes the phrase "or attempts
to transfer a firearm" from the requirement that a gun show vendor first obtain
an instant background check before transferring a firearm at a gun show. Deletes
the provision that prohibits a firearm transfer without obtaining an instant
background check if any part of the transaction takes place at a gun show.
Deletes from the definition of "gun show" the references to numbers of firearms
and the reference to parking areas. Adds to the definition of "gun show" the
requirement that the event or function be publicly advertised as a gun show.
Clarifies that a gun show includes the facility or advertised portion of the
facility where 3 or more gun show vendors are present. Repeals the definition of
"collection". Expands the definition of "gun show vendor" by including a person
who attempts to exhibit, sell, offer for sale, transfer, or exchange a firearm
at a gun show. Defines "transfer" and "transferee" in the same way as the terms
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House Bill 03-1148: Restoration of Self-Defense as a Defense (GOOD)
by Representatives Cloer, Schultheis, Cadman, Crane, Fairbank, Hall, Hefley,
King, Lee, Lundberg, McFadyen, Mitchell, Stengel, and White and Senator Hillman. States that it is
the intent of the general assembly that a person be able to raise self-defense
as an affirmative defense in any case regardless of the mens rea which is
an element of the charged crime. Requires the court to give a self-defense jury
instruction in any case in which there is some evidence before the court of
self-defense.
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Senate Bill 03-012: Felony Firearm Use (BAD) by Senator Cairns.
Creates a specific felony penalty for carrying, brandishing, or discharging a
firearm or causing injury or death with a firearm during the commission of a
felony. The penalties are as follows:
Requires the sentence for the felony firearm use crime to be served
consecutively with the underlying felony. States the sentence is not subject to
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Senate Bill 03-024: Concealed Handgun Permits (GOOD)
by Senator Chlouber and Representative White. Declars 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.
Prohibits a local government from adopting a resolution or ordinance restricting
the carrying of a concealed handgun that would conflict with the state law. Restricts carrying on any
public elementary, junior high school, or high school ground (unless person remains in vehicle
or handgun is locked away if person leaves vehicle).
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Senate Bill 03-025: Preemption of Firearm Regulation (VERY GOOD) by Senator
Dyer. Recognizes that firearms regulation is a matter of statewide concern.
Prohibits a local government from adopting an ordinance, resolution, or other
law that would impose a greater restriction on a person's ability to own,
possess, carry, use, or transfer a firearm than is imposed by state law.
Identifies imposition of a greater penalty as being a greater restriction.
Specifies that an ordinance, resolution, or other law in existence as of the
effective date of the act that violates the provisions of the act shall be
deemed unauthorized and unenforceable on or after the effective date of the act.
Recognizes that a zoning ordinance that applies equally to all commercial
establishments is not a restriction on a person's ability to own, possess,
carry, use, or transfer a firearm.
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Senate Bill 03-063: Concealed Handgun Permits (GOOD) by Senator Lamborn and
Representative Schultheis. Declares the issue of concealed handgun permits to be
a matter of statewide concern. Specifies the qualifications for receiving a
permit, including: Residency; Age; and Ability to possess a firearm under state
and federal law. Specifies an application and a permit fee that an applicant
must submit to a sheriff to apply for a permit. Instructs the sheriff to request
a national instant criminal background check to determine whether the applicant
meets the requirements for obtaining a permit. Prohibits a sheriff from
requiring that an applicant submit information regarding weapons owned. Allows
the sheriff to maintain a database of permits issued, but prohibits sharing of
the database for creation of a statewide database of permitees. Prohibits the
Colorado bureau of investigation from creating or keeping a database of
applicants or permittees. Establishes procedures for judicial review of a
sheriff's denial of, suspension of, revocation of, or refusal to renew a permit.
Recognizes as valid in this state a permit issued to a person at least 21 years
of age by another state that recognizes the validity of Colorado permits. States
that a permit is effective in all areas of the state, except as provided by
state or federal law. Provides that permits issued prior to July 1, 2003, shall
expire the date specified in the permit.
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Senate Bill 03-089:
Background Check Fee (BAD)
by Senator Tect. On and after July 1, 2003, authorizes the Colorado
bureau of investigation to impose a fee of $10 for performing an instant
criminal background check prior to the transfer of a firearm.
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