Douglas County nullifies SB 131, allowing those with concealed carry permit to do so in government buildings

By Heather Willard | Fox 31 KDVR.com

The Douglas County board of commissioners voted Tuesday to opt out of a new state law prohibiting individuals from carrying firearms in sensitive places, such as government buildings, schools and polling locations.

The law will go into effect on July 1 and has a provision allowing local governments to enact legislation permitting people to carry firearms in the areas described in the bill.

“Douglas County’s opting out of the requirements of the onerous SB24-131 allows visitors to county facilities and properties the ability to protect themselves as they choose,” said Commissioner Lora Thomas, a Republican, in a county release.

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