The Colorado state Senate has passed a bill that would ban the sale and manufacture of AR-15s, AK-47s, and other semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines exceeding 15 rounds.
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have introduced legislation to make the state the 30th in the nation to adopt constitutional carry. The proposed measures—House Bill 5 (HB 5) and Senate Bill 50 (SB 50)—would remove permit requirements for concealed carry and expand Second Amendment freedoms for law-abiding citizens.
On January 30, 2025, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declared the federal ban on licensed firearms dealers selling handguns to individuals aged 18 to 20 unconstitutional.
A new bill targeting semiautomatic firearms will be heard in the Colorado General Assembly on Tuesday, drawing sharp criticism from conservatives and gun rights advocates. Senate Bill 3, introduced by Democrats on the first day of the legislative session, proposes prohibiting the purchase, manufacturing, distribution, or transfer of semiautomatic rifles and shotguns with detachable magazines.
