Wednesday, February 20, 2013

2nd Amendment Story: Colorado passes bill that puts limits on ammunition clips and other gun control measures

New ammunition limits and universal background checks passed the Colorado House on Monday, during a second day of emotional debates that has drawn attention from the White House as lawmakers try to address recent mass shootings. 
The bills were among four the Democratic-controlled House passed amid strong resistance from Republicans, who were joined by a few Democrats to make some of the votes close. 
The proposed ammunition restrictions place a limit of 15 rounds for firearms, and eight for shotguns. Three Democrats joined all Republicans voting no on the bill, but the proposal passed 34 to 31.
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The passing of this bill comes after Magpul Colorado's largest and most profitable manufacturer of high-capacity ammunition magazines threatened to leave the state if lawmakers pass a measure banning  devices they manufacture.

If Magpul acts on their threat, it will mean the loss of almost 600 jobs in Colorado.

Andy Molchan, director of the National Association of Federally Licensed Firearms Dealers, said Magpul is right to leave Colorado.
"It's almost like a symbolic move," Molchan said. "Why would they stay and do business in a state that doesn't allow people to have their products?"
It will be interesting to see if Magpul follows through on this.

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