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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Gov. John Hickenlooper is telling a federal court that the gun-control package he signed earlier this year should remain in effect.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Colorado Democratic Sen. Mark Udall says supporters of universal background checks for gun buyers aren't giving up despite a defeat in the Senate.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Some Colorado sheriffs are speaking out against any more gun control measures as President Barack Obama visits the state.

Friday, March 29, 2013  President Obama scheduled to arrive on Wednesday. He is expected to discuss Colorado's gun control package.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa is breaking his silence about his claim that senate Democrats threatened the salaries of sheriffs across the state because of their stance on gun control.

Monday, March 04, 2013  More gun-control proposals are up for debate in Colorado.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Gun advocates are planning to hold a meeting in an attempt to flood Colorado with large-capacity gun clips before lawmakers can set limits.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Denver police arrested a man suspected of threatening a Democratic state lawmaker who's sponsoring gun bills to expand background checks and limit the size of ammunition magazines.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Colorado House Democrats passed new ammunition limits and expanded background checks as part of a package of bills responding to recent mass shootings.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Two Republican members of the University of Colorado Board of Regents are expected to ask their colleagues to support the right to carry concealed guns on the school's campuses.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Colorado is one of the few states where concealed weapons can be carried on college campuses.

Monday, January 28, 2013  A Senate committee will meet Monday to discuss gun-related bills.

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.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The Democratically controlled Colorado Legislature will tackle some heated topics in the coming months, including gun control, gay rights, and taxes.