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Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The sponsor of a proposed assault weapons ban says Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has told her that the ban will not be part of the initial gun control measure the Senate will debate next month.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  When Colorado's Democratic governor made known that he plans to ratchet back gun rights Wednesday by signing two limits into law, Republicans and gun-rights supporters gasped.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Senate panel ready to OK Dems' bill on gun background checks, fate in full Senate less sure

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Sellers and owners of assault weapons could be liable for damages caused by shootings under a bill proposed by Colorado's Democratic Senate president.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gun victims' families, others take opposing sides at latest Senate hearing on firearms curbs

Friday, January 25, 2013  John Elway says he doesn't see why a civilian would need a military-style rifle like the ones used in recent mass shootings but he wants to hear more about the issue.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Colorado's senators haven't decided whether to support a Democratic push to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines like those used in the Newtown, Conn. school massacre.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  President Barack Obama's proposed ban on new assault weapons and large-capacity magazines struck a nerve among rural lawmen and lawmakers.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  President Obama was to announce the measures Wednesday at a White House event that will bring together law enforcement officials, lawmakers and children who wrote the president about gun violence.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Majorities favor a nationwide ban on military-style, rapid-fire weapons and limits on gun violence depicted in video games, movies and TV shows.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The NRA says it thinks Congress would likely prevent a new assault weapons ban.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Christie also says that losing the last two presidential elections shows Republicans "need to be thinking about doing something different."

Monday, December 17, 2012  Several lawmakers said Sunday that it was time to take a deeper look into the recent spate of mass shootings and what can be done to prevent them in the future.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010  Police say a spike in violence in the homeless camps along Fountain Creek has led people who live there to arm themselves with weapons.