By BRIAN PORTER | The Rocky Mountain Voice
Rocky Mountain Gun Owners will rally on the west steps of the state capitol at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, in opposition to specific anti-gun legislation under consideration.
House Bill 1292, by Democrat Reps. Elisabeth Epps and Tim Hernandez, to prohibit “assault weapons” will be heard by the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday at the Old State Library. The bill has a broad definition of “assault weapon”, which could make rifled barrel pistols and rifles illegal, along with pistol grip shotguns, and many other guns.
Additionally, Senate Bill 131, known as the “sensitive spaces” gun bill, will be heard at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Senate Judiciary Committee at the Old Supreme Court. Sensitive spaces are defined in the bill as a park or playground, recreation facility or community center, any public property while an event or gathering is held, any type of h ealth care facility, places of worship, all varieties of sporting facilities, places of recreation such as an aquarium, circus or zoo, public library, day care or preschool, places of higher education, and all other already gun-free places.
The invitation shared with Rocky Mountain Gun Owners members announced a “Save Our Second” rally with RMGO Board President Dudley Brown, Executive Director Taylor Rhodes and Brandon Herrera, known as the “AK Guy”.
The invitation also introduced RMGO members to the means by which they can testify for HB24-1292.
“Let’s unite in defense of our rights. Bring your signs, bring your friends, and most importantly, bring your unwavering commitment to the Second Amendment,” the invitation reads. “Together, we can make a difference.”