In another push for restrictive gun control, Colorado lawmakers are advancing a bill that would severely limit firearms equipped with detachable magazines—one of the most common and widely used features of modern firearms. The measure, which has been met with strong opposition from Second Amendment advocates, is being framed as a way to reduce mass shootings, but many see it as yet another infringement on the rights of law-abiding gun owners.
The proposed legislation aims to ban or heavily restrict firearms that can accept detachable magazines, arguing that such features contribute to the lethality of shootings. However, gun rights organizations warn that this is simply another attempt by anti-gun politicians to chip away at constitutional rights under the guise of safety. Lawmakers pushing the bill have failed to acknowledge that criminals do not follow gun laws and that such restrictions primarily affect responsible gun owners.
Though the bill’s exact language is still being debated, its core objective is to ban firearms that accept detachable magazines—a category that includes a vast number of commonly owned rifles and handguns. If passed, it could effectively outlaw many firearms that millions of Americans legally own for self-defense, hunting, and sport shooting. Critics argue that this would do nothing to prevent violent crime and would instead disarm responsible citizens while leaving criminals untouched.
If enacted, this legislation could force thousands of Colorado gun owners to either surrender their legally purchased firearms, modify them at significant personal cost, or risk criminal charges for simply exercising their Second Amendment rights. Such a ban would also disproportionately affect competitive shooters, sportsmen, and those who rely on firearms for personal defense.
Gun rights organizations, including the National Rifle Association (NRA) and Gun Owners of America (GOA), have already voiced strong opposition, calling the bill an unconstitutional overreach. Many pro-gun lawmakers argue that focusing on firearm accessories rather than enforcing existing laws is misguided and does nothing to address the real causes of violent crime.
This latest attempt at gun control in Colorado follows a familiar pattern—targeting law-abiding citizens instead of criminals. As the bill moves through the legislature, Second Amendment supporters are urging Coloradans to contact their representatives and make their voices heard before more of their rights are stripped away.
