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7 gun-related measures considered in Colo.
Posted: 03.08.2013 at 9:18 AM
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DENVER (AP) -- The Colorado Senate is considering seven gun-related measures from Democrats on Friday. A look at the bills and what they do:

-- BACKGROUND CHECKS: House Bill 1229 would add a background-check requirement for many guns sold in private transactions.

-- MAGAZINE LIMITS: House Bill 1224 limits gun ammunition magazines to 15 rounds.

-- FIREARM BAN FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDERS: Senate Bill 197 would expand a ban on gun ownership for people convicted of certain domestic-violence offenses.

-- GUN LIABILITY: Senate Bill 196 adds legal liability for gun sellers and owners.

-- GUNS ON CAMPUS: House Bill 1226 would end Colorado's unusual law barring public college campuses from banning concealed weapons.

-- ONLINE GUN TRAINING: Senate Bill 195 would require people seeking concealed carry permits to take gun training courses in person.

-- BACKGROUND CHECK FEES: House Bill 1228 would revive fees for gun purchasers who need background checks.

Source: Colorado Legislature

(Copyright ©2013 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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