It is sad that the voters (mostly Denver and Colorado Springs) and legislators in Colorado who helped to pass severe gun control bills last week have turned a former red state into a progressive non-free blue state.
Now we see some push back from folks who know better. A dozen sheriffs are in Denver to day to protest President Obama's visit in which he is pushing he gun control agenda. Almost all the 64 Colorado sheriffs oppose the new laws.
See here: Colorado-sheriffs-protest-president-obamas-denver-visit
See message from Sheriff Shayne Heap of Elbert County: Shayne-heap-co-sheriff-calls-out-obama-after-political-grandstanding-in-denver
And here is Denver Representative Diana Degette displaying her stupidity about firearms. Isn't it sad that people like this are writing laws about firearms.
Denver Post story and video: Degette-draws-criticism-pretty-stupid-ammo-magazine-comment
Aside: Grand Junction and several other CO towns were in the running for my retirement communities two years ago. I am sure glad I didn't make that leap into 2nd Amendment tyranny.
P.S. Another gun related manufacturer has announced intentions to leave Colorado because of the new laws. HiViz make gun sights using light gathering elements. See: fort-collins-gun-sight-maker-hiviz-relocate-following-new
"I make this announcement with mixed
emotions," chief executive Phillip Howe said in a statement. "Colorado
is a beautiful state with great people, but we cannot in clear
conscience support with our taxes a state that has proven through recent
legislation a willingness to infringe upon the constitutional rights of
our customer base."
P.P.S More lost tourist money for Colorado. IDPA has canceled its regional tournament in Montrose. Ruger has canceled its Rimfire Challenge World Championship in Byers. And several groups will be boycotting hunting trips in CO this fall. See here: Pistol-group-cancels-colo-competition-because-new-gun
As is so often said: Elections and legislation have consequences.
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