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In a brazen assault on the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens, the Colorado Legislature has pushed forward Senate Bill 25-003, a draconian measure that seeks to ban the manufacture, sale, and purchase of most semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines. This bill, which has already passed the Senate on February 18, 2025, and the House on March 24, 2025, is now poised to land on Governor Jared Polis’s desk. Far from a mere restriction on “high-capacity magazines,” as some might mischaracterize it, SB 25-003 is a sweeping attack on the Second Amendment, which guarantees the right to keep and bear arms. The Colorado Legislature has no authority to trample on the freedoms of its citizens, and this bill must be stopped—either by federal intervention or a resounding rejection at the state level—before it further erodes the liberties enshrined in our Constitution.
A Dangerous Precedent
The advancement of this bill is not just an assault on gun rights in Colorado—it sets a perilous precedent that threatens the rights of every American. The Second Amendment is unequivocal: “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” SB 25-003 targets semiautomatic rifles, shotguns, and certain handguns with detachable magazines—firearms that have been in common use for over a century for self-defense, hunting, and sport. Despite amendments carving out exceptions for those who complete a state-regulated training course, this legislation effectively turns a constitutional right into a privilege you must pay and train to reclaim. This is a direct violation of our fundamental freedoms and a step toward disarming law-abiding citizens, while criminals—who routinely flout laws—remain unaffected. If Colorado succeeds, anti-gun lawmakers nationwide will be emboldened to follow suit, chipping away at the Second Amendment one state at a time.
The advancement of this bill is not just an assault on gun rights in Colorado—it sets a perilous precedent that threatens the rights of every American. The Second Amendment is unequivocal: “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” SB 25-003 targets semiautomatic rifles, shotguns, and certain handguns with detachable magazines—firearms that have been in common use for over a century for self-defense, hunting, and sport. Despite amendments carving out exceptions for those who complete a state-regulated training course, this legislation effectively turns a constitutional right into a privilege you must pay and train to reclaim. This is a direct violation of our fundamental freedoms and a step toward disarming law-abiding citizens, while criminals—who routinely flout laws—remain unaffected. If Colorado succeeds, anti-gun lawmakers nationwide will be emboldened to follow suit, chipping away at the Second Amendment one state at a time.
Federal Intervention Is Necessary
This unconstitutional overreach by the Colorado Legislature cannot be allowed to stand unchallenged. The federal government must step in to protect the Second Amendment rights of Colorado citizens before Governor Polis signs this bill into law—an act he has signaled he may support following the training exemption compromise. The bill’s passage through both chambers—despite overwhelming public opposition during hearings, with roughly 95% of testifiers against it in the House Judiciary Committee on March 11, 2025—demonstrates a legislature deaf to its constituents and hostile to their rights. If SB 25-003 takes effect, it will not only infringe on Coloradans’ ability to defend themselves but also undermine the state’s hunting and shooting heritage, all under the guise of public safety that fails to address actual crime statistics. The federal Congress must act swiftly to nullify this legislation, reaffirming that no state can override the constitutional protections of American citizens.
This unconstitutional overreach by the Colorado Legislature cannot be allowed to stand unchallenged. The federal government must step in to protect the Second Amendment rights of Colorado citizens before Governor Polis signs this bill into law—an act he has signaled he may support following the training exemption compromise. The bill’s passage through both chambers—despite overwhelming public opposition during hearings, with roughly 95% of testifiers against it in the House Judiciary Committee on March 11, 2025—demonstrates a legislature deaf to its constituents and hostile to their rights. If SB 25-003 takes effect, it will not only infringe on Coloradans’ ability to defend themselves but also undermine the state’s hunting and shooting heritage, all under the guise of public safety that fails to address actual crime statistics. The federal Congress must act swiftly to nullify this legislation, reaffirming that no state can override the constitutional protections of American citizens.
A Call to Arms
The right to self-defense is a cornerstone of American liberty, and any attempt to weaken it demands fierce resistance. SB 25-003 is not about safety—it’s about control. Its sponsors, like Senator Tom Sullivan, claim it builds on Colorado’s 2013 magazine capacity limit, yet it goes far beyond, targeting the very firearms millions rely on daily. The people of Colorado—and the nation—must rise against this disgraceful violation of our freedoms. Whether through a gubernatorial veto, a legal challenge, or federal action, this bill must be stopped before it becomes law on August 6, 2025, or earlier if a safety clause is added. The fight for our rights is here and now. We must demand that our representatives in Washington, and every patriot across the country, stand firm against this attack on the Second Amendment. Senate Bill 25-003 is a direct threat to our liberty—it must not stand.
The right to self-defense is a cornerstone of American liberty, and any attempt to weaken it demands fierce resistance. SB 25-003 is not about safety—it’s about control. Its sponsors, like Senator Tom Sullivan, claim it builds on Colorado’s 2013 magazine capacity limit, yet it goes far beyond, targeting the very firearms millions rely on daily. The people of Colorado—and the nation—must rise against this disgraceful violation of our freedoms. Whether through a gubernatorial veto, a legal challenge, or federal action, this bill must be stopped before it becomes law on August 6, 2025, or earlier if a safety clause is added. The fight for our rights is here and now. We must demand that our representatives in Washington, and every patriot across the country, stand firm against this attack on the Second Amendment. Senate Bill 25-003 is a direct threat to our liberty—it must not stand.
