Today, March 20th, the House will cast the final votes on HB 26-1126, known as the "FFL-Killer" bill; SB 26-004, expanding "red flag" laws; and SB 26-043, increasing regulation of firearm parts.
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House Bill 26-1126, an "FFL-Killer" bill, overhauls state-level "industry standards" for FFLs, and includes:
- Requiring a state permit for a dealer to transfer firearms, not merely to conduct the business of dealing.
- Expanding mandatory training requirements for dealers and their employees.
- Implementing costly mandatory security requirements at the dealers' expense.
- Expanding record-keeping obligations to cover all firearm transactions, shifting the emphasis away from only pistols and revolvers.
- Fines for violations can reach as high as $100,000 for a dealer's second or later violations.
Senate Bill 26-004 broadly expands who can request an extreme risk protection order to include "institutional petitioners." This catch-all category is designed to be interpreted broadly by including anyone who is associated with a school, university, or healthcare facility.
Senate Bill 26-043, places additional hurdles on firearm dealers that are highly regulated under both Federal and State law, including:
- Requiring all firearm barrels to be sold or transferred in person through an FFL. Private and online sales are not permitted.
- Establishing criminal and civil penalties for possession, transfer, and sale, including civil infractions to misdemeanors.
- Creating an age requirement to purchase a barrel.
- Mandating FFLs to record all sales and transfers using a form supplied by the Colorado Bureau of Investigations, which must be kept for at least five years. This effectively establishes a permanent registry of firearm owners.
Please stay tuned to the NRA-ILA website and your inbox for updates as this legislative session progresses.
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