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.