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Monday, April 22, 2013  The Colorado House passed stricter restrictions on gun ownership by domestic offenders and required in-person training for concealed-carry permits.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Dozens gathered Sunday to counteract a petition aiming to recall Colorado Senate President John Morse.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  More than half of Colorado sheriffs are considering a legal challenge to the state's recently passed gun restrictions.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  President Barack Obama says Colorado's newly passed gun laws show there doesn't have to be a conflict between protecting the constitutional right to own a firearm and keeping firearms away from people who should not have them.

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

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  In Colorado, Obama will press Congress to pass gun measures, place focus on background checks

Friday, March 22, 2013  Senate leader Reid says Democrats' gun bill will seek expanded background checks for buyers

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A Colorado ammunition magazine manufacturer is making good on a threat to leave Colorado after lawmakers approved new gun laws.

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.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper will sign gun control measures Wednesday that pose limits on ammunition magazines and expand background checks for firearms.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Expanding background checks for private and online firearm purchases in Colorado is expected to dominate debate at the state Capitol as lawmakers prepare to take final votes on the measure.

Friday, March 15, 2013  El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa and County Commissioner Peggy Littleton held a town hall meeting Thursday night to answer questions about gun legislation making its way through the legislature.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Background checks for private gun purchases are up for additional review in the state Legislature.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Colorado's gun control debate continues in the state Legislature, where senators are expected to take final votes on magazine ammunition limits and expanded background checks.