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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.

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.

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

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.

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

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Colorado Democrats are calling for a ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines, more background checks for gun purchases and new liability for assault-weapon manufacturers.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Colorado businesses that ban guns would be required to provide armed security under a Republican proposal that faces its first test Wednesday.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Guns continue to dominate political debate in Colorado.