Colorado Senate Approves Constitutional Carry

By Tom Knighton

For many people, having to apply for a permit just to exercise your constitutionally protected right to carry a firearm is ridiculous. They may do it, but they think it’s ridiculous. I tend to agree, but the law is the law and getting all of our rights back takes time. That includes constitutional carry.

For folks in Colorado, they’re one step closer to that happy moment.

The Colorado Senate has passed SB 18-097, which calls for allowing the carrying of a concealed handgun without a permit.

The bill would allow anyone 21-years of age or older who is allowed to carry a handgun legally to do so in a concealed manner.

The sponsors of the bill reinforced current laws which prevent the carrying of a weapon in schools and universities within the bill language.

If passed by the House and signed by Governor Hickenlooper, as currently written, would go into effect immediately with the Governor’s signature.

Unfortunately, Hickenlooper is a Democrat, and it’s not like he has a great track record when it comes to guns. He previously signed bills that limit magazine capacity and universal background checks.

Without some serious political pressure, it’s not likely that he’ll sign any such bill.

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Source:: Bearing Arms