State lawmakers in the Colorado House of Representatives gaveled in for a rare Saturday session as they continued debate over a series of gun control bills
Current law only allows close family members and law enforcement to file a petition for an extreme risk protection order, which allows police to seize guns from someone deemed too dangerous to themselves or others.
"I think the expansion in giving the ability, whether it be teachers, whether it be physicians, it's really important in law enforcement to be able to do something if they see something and know something, instead of tying their hands and the inability to do it,” said State Rep. Monica Duran, the Democratic House Majority Leader.
Opponents, including many conservative law enforcement leaders, say the bill infringes on Second Amendment rights and they say there’s no evidence it would have prevented the Club Q shooting. Lawmakers are also considering a bill that would let victims of crimes involving guns file civil suits against gun manufacturers.The bills were introduced well before Wednesday’s shooting at Denver’s East High School,which injured two school administrators.After a groundswell of anger and frustration from students, teachers and parents some lawmakers feel an urgent need to act.
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