The so-called “assault weapons” ban was killed just after midnight Thursday following a full day of testimony by more than 500 witnesses — most of whom opposed disarming law-abiding citizens.
It’s a good day to be an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, said America.
The bill would have made it illegal to own or sell commonly owned firearms, Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly testified before the House Judiciary Committee.
“We must not compromise individual liberties under the guise of safety,” Weekly said.
The ill-conceived bill was sponsored by Denver Democrat Rep. Elisabeth Epps, who is clueless about firearms or what makes one an assault weapon.
Gun store owners testified her measure would turn law-abiding citizens into criminals.
Not surprising – @coloradodems don’t even have basic facts on what they’re trying to ban.
Thanks to all the Coloradans standing for our Second Amendment rights at the Capitol today! #copolitics https://t.co/4pHnteX5mL
— Kristi Burton Brown (@KBBColorado) April 19, 2023
After a marathon session of testimony, three Democrats sided with Republicans to kill the bill in a 7-6 vote.
12 hours into testimony and the @COHouseGOP Judiciary members are still fighting strong for your Second Amendment rights! Thank you to all the Coloradans today who stayed the long hours to have your voices heard. You are the reason we’re here! #copolitics #coleg #2A #colorado pic.twitter.com/5fYVSYUu1Y
— Colorado House Republicans (@COHouseGOP) April 20, 2023
Epps is the same lawmaker who was the lone vote against a bill on human trafficking prevention training for public safety employees, and voted against increased penalties for killing police dogs in the execution of a crime.
Her bill was such a constitutional mess, even Gov. Polis opposed it.
Colorado Democrats are trying to ban commonly owned handguns to appease their far left radical special interest groups.
Under HB22-1230, one of these handguns is considered to be an ‘assault weapon’.#copolitics #coleg https://t.co/IJFAclPJYV— Mr T 2 (@GovtsTheProblem) April 19, 2023