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Colorado's Proposed Assault Weapons Ban

This chapter examines a new gun control measure in Colorado aimed at banning firearms with detachable magazines, which are linked to heightened lethality in mass shootings. It discusses the technical specifics of popular firearms and the political dynamics driving the legislative effort, alongside the perspectives of gun store owners about potential impacts on business. The chapter also considers the history of similar legislation, the challenges of enforcement, and the evolving definitions of assault weapons among advocacy groups.

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