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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Colorado lawmakers denied a request for about $455,000 to address a dramatic increase in the number of people needing background checks to buy firearms in the aftermath of the mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Colorado Republicans want to require businesses to provide armed security if patrons aren't allowed to carry their own firearms.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Survivors of the Aurora theater shooting will speak at the Colorado Capitol, urging lawmakers to take steps to prevent gun violence.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Colorado's Gov. John Hickenlooper now says "the time is right" for state lawmakers to consider gun control measures.

Monday, July 23, 2012  The No. 3 Republican in the House says Congress should get all the facts about the Colorado shooting rampage before tackling any legislation on guns.