COLORADO (KOAA) — A Senate committee passed a bill, cracking down on "ghost guns" in the state.
The bill would prevent 3d printing of guns, large capacity magazines, and other gun components, along with instructions on how to do so.
Colorado Democrats passed a similar law in 2023, prohibiting the possession, sale, or transfer of these weapons.
This bill would take things one step further, banning the manufacturing process altogether.
“The rise in 3D printer technology has introduced a new front in our fight to prevent gun violence in the United States."
“It is imperative that we act right now to shore up existing law to prevent the at-home production of ghost guns, saving countless lives before they are threatened.”
An initial violation of the law would be a class one misdemeanor. Any offense after that would be a class five felony.
The bill now moves on to the Senate floor for further consideration.
There are also three new gun bills to help crack down on gun violence in the state that have passed preliminary votes in the House.
One bill would allow schools, hospitals, and mental health workers to ask a judge to temporarily remove guns from someone in crisis.
The second bill targets ghost guns, requiring sales of gun barrels to go through a licensed dealer.
The dealer would also have to keep records of those sales for five years.
The final bill tightens rules for gun shops, requiring dealers to lock up large capacity magazines and report stolen weapons within three days.
All three bills now face final votes in the House.
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