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• Fight over guns continues

  May 6, 2013 3:24 AM

  The NRA is already turning its attention to the 2014 elections. Its message to members at the group's annual convention this week: keep fighting for your second amendment rights. The association now claims a record five million members, and for the first time the group is linking the gun... more »

• Gun control forces seek new path after big loss

  April 20, 2013 12:09 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - It was a powerful moment at the White House that day in 1994. Thousands of guests, including the loved ones of crime victims, crowded in as President Bill Clinton signed a sweeping crime bill. It was six years in the making and included a ban on assault... more »

• President Obama heads to Connecticut today

  April 8, 2013 3:38 AM

  President Obama heads to Hartford, Connecticut today to push for new, stricter gun control legislation. He will visit the campus of the University of Hartford. The president is expected to call on the American people to join him in pressuring Congress to approve measures in reducing gun violence. The visit... more »

• Sheriffs criticize Colorado gun laws

  April 3, 2013 8:37 PM

  DENVER - Sheriffs from more than a dozen Colorado counties held a news conference Wednesday to highlight what they see as flaws with the state's new gun control laws. The event was held a short distance away from the Denver Police Academy where President Obama held up the gun laws... more »

• NRA Day controversy highlights political divide

  April 1, 2013 8:32 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - El Paso County Commissioners will vote this week whether to declare Thursday as Friends of the National Rifle Association Day . The resolution of appreciation is entirely symbolic. "They're fabulous community partners," said commissioner Peggy Littleton, who doesn't mind people knowing that she carries a concealed... more »

• Teller County Sheriff calls gun laws unenforceable

  March 29, 2013 8:14 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Teller County Sheriff Mike Ensminger is speaking out about the new controversial state gun control laws describing them as unenforceable. "I want it firmly understood," Ensminger stated. "My position is not only not to enforce these laws but to give a rational as to why these... more »

• Lawmakers get violent emails over gun control

  March 1, 2013 3:49 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Lawmakers are becoming the target of aggressive and sometimes threatening emails and phone calls as the debate over stricter gun laws escalates in state capitols. In one Colorado case, emails and a letter to state Rep. Rhonda Fields were so charged with profanity and references to violence... more »

• Hundreds meet with Sen. Giron to discuss the gun debate Play Video

  February 23, 2013 6:28 PM

  Hundreds of people showed up in Pueblo today for a meeting about gun control with Democratic State Senator Angela Giron. Last weekend, we told you about a public meeting she held with the topic of conversation centered on foreclosure. Many people showed up to that hoping that meeting... more »

• Pueblo Rep. Garcia breaks with party on 3 gun votes Play Video

  February 19, 2013 1:49 AM

  DENVER - Among the handful of Democratic representatives voting against gun control measures Monday was freshman representative Leroy Garcia of Pueblo. He voted no on three of the four measures, only supporting the universal background check bill. "We don't want criminals or people who shouldn't have guns possessing guns,"... more »

• Colorado magazine maker threatens to move Play Video

  February 19, 2013 1:16 AM

  ERIE, CO - A proposed law that passed the Colorado House of Representatives on a partyline vote Monday would it illegal to own or sell some of the high capacity ammunition magazines manufactured at Magpul Industries. House Bill 1224 limits magazine capacity in the state to no more than... more »

• Sen. Morse: gun control bills likely to pass state senate Play Video

  February 19, 2013 1:10 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The four gun control bills that passed the Colorado House of Representatives Monday are likely to make it through the State Senate as well. Senate President John Morse, (D) Colorado Springs, expects it to take a couple of days for the bills to be transferred over and... more »

• Colo. House voting on gun-control measures

  February 18, 2013 11:31 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado House Democrats are expected to take final votes on new ammunition limits and expanded background checks in a debate that has drawn attention from the White House. The Democratic-led House planned to take votes Monday morning on gun-control proposals that are responses to the mass shootings... more »

• New town hall scheduled to discuss guns in Pueblo Play Video

  February 16, 2013 6:13 PM

  A town hall meeting in Pueblo was meant to discuss foreclosures, but at first it got a little side tracked. We went to the meeting where a large group of passionate gun owners gathered. The town hall led by State Senator Angela Giron was a chance to discuss foreclosure.... more »

• Man breaking down AK-47 in response to gun debate

  February 11, 2013 1:22 PM

  Michael Warren from Colorado Springs says he bought an AK-47 after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11th, 2001. On Monday Warren gathered a crowd to destroy his weapon following several deadly attacks across the country. Warren calls the AK-47 a burden. We'll have more on this Monday evening on News... more »

• House Democrats offer own gun control plan

  February 6, 2013 6:24 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - House Democrats will unveil 15 gun control proposals, a package that resembles President Barack Obama's plans and will include a ban on assault weapons. People familiar with the proposal described the plan Wednesday, a day before House Democratic leaders planned to release it. These people were not... more »

• Senate and House Democrats unveil new comprehensive gun control plan Play Video

  February 5, 2013 8:53 PM

  Senate and House Democrats rolled out a series of gun control bills Tuesday they say will prevent major tragedies like the Aurora theatre shooting and Sandy Hook Elementary Massacre from happening in the future. "Gun violence is destroying our families and communities," one victim said during a press conference... more »

• Guns in schools bill defeated in Senate committee

  January 29, 2013 12:47 AM

  A Senate committee in Denver says 'no' to a proposal to arm teachers and administrators in our schools. The republican sponsored bill was defeated by the democratic controlled committee by a 3 to 2 vote along party lines. The vote came hours after more than a hundred gun... more »

• Thousands march for gun control in Washington

  January 26, 2013 1:41 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Thousands of people have gathered in front of the Capitol for a march on Washington for gun control. Marchers were led by Mayor Vincent Gray and other officials Saturday morning, and the crowd stretched for about two blocks along Constitution Avenue. Police blocked off half the road.... more »

• Meeting held in Pueblo to discuss violence and gun control

  January 19, 2013 6:44 PM

  The community of Pueblo gets together to discuss violence. It's a chance for them to speak with local leaders, including State Senator Angela Giron. We went to find out where people stand on gun control. Several ideas were tossed around when it comes to what's causing gun issues across... more »

• Obama: Gun control specifics to come within days

  January 14, 2013 12:14 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says he's reviewing a list of proposals from Vice President Joe Biden about how to reduce gun violence and expects to present specifics later this week. Obama says stronger background checks, a meaningful ban on assault weapons and limits on high-capacity ammunition magazines are... more »

• Mom who shot intruder inspires gun control foes

  January 9, 2013 7:42 PM

  LOGANVILLE, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia mother who shot an intruder at her home is becoming a small part of the roaring gun control debate. Some firearms enthusiasts are touting Melinda Herman as a textbook example of responsible gun ownership. Police say Herman grabbed a handgun and hid in a... more »