Colorado Senate Advances New Gun Store Oversight Bill Toward Final Approval

By Derek Draplin | The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Colorado Senate on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill adding more regulations to gun stores operating in the state.

House Bill 26-1126, titled “Requirements for Firearms Dealers,” was approved on its third reading in a 20 to 15 vote, sending it to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk to be signed into law.

The bill directs the Department of Revenue to adopt new security rules for gun dealers, which must adopt the measures and submit a plan to the state by Oct. 1 next year. It would also require gun dealers to keep an electronic record of firearm transfers and would allow the state to fine gun dealers up to $75,000 for some violations.

Republicans and gun rights groups argue the legislation is part of a larger effort by Democrats to chip away at Second Amendment rights and make it harder and more expensive to buy firearms. Democrats control both houses of the General Assembly, Colorado’s legislature, and the governor is a Democrat.

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