DENVER — Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban guns — whether they’re carried openly or concealed — from “sensitive spaces” such as public parks, community centers, churches and adjacent parking areas.
Senate Bill 24-131 was filed this week by a group of Democratic lawmakers.
It’s the latest sign lawmakers are gearing up for another gun control debate in the state legislature. Only a handful of gun bills have been introduced so far this year, but more are expected.
Behind the scenes, lawmakers are said to be discussing anywhere from 10 to 17 different pieces of legislation. All of them likely won’t be introduced, but people on both sides of the debate are keeping a close eye on developments.
As executive director of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, a gun rights group, Taylor Rhodes is a busy man.
“It’s gonna be a marathon this year,” Rhodes said.
His group has spent millions of dollars in court fighting gun control laws passed by Colorado lawmakers.
“We’re wrapped up in almost $6 million worth of lawsuits,” said Rhodes.