Weekly Spotlight 2/6/25 – 2/12/25
USCCA-FSL Action Fund To Host Rally In Colorado Highlighting Opposition to Senate Bill 3
On Saturday, February 8th, the U.S. Concealed Carry Association For Saving Lives Action Fund (USCCA FSL Action Fund) will host a press conference and rally at The Gallery Range and Restaurant in Lakewood, Colorado.
The event offers an opportunity for law-abiding Colorado gun owners to make their voices heard as the Colorado legislature seeks to impose restrictions on the buying, selling and manufacturing of select firearms that responsible gun owners use to protect themselves and their families. Senate Bill 3, is rapidly moving through the legislature without input from key stakeholders, including responsible gun owners.
Firearms instructors, lawmakers, and advocates are speaking out about this misguided legislation:
Leland Conway, Rocky Mountain District Manager at Delta Defense:
“This legislation is on track to be the most sweeping ban of its kind in the country. The bottom line is Senate Bill 3 makes Coloradoans less safe. There is a better approach to solving the issue at hand, and fast-tracking a bill with no debate or input from law-abiding gun owners is not the answer.
Colorado State Senate Majority Whip Nick Hinrichsen (D):
“I believe that, broadly, semi-automatic firearm ownership, by law-abiding individuals, is protected by the 2nd Amendment,” Hinrichsen writes in a letter defining his position. “Most semi-automatic weapons have detachable magazines. On many semi-automatic firearms, having a detachable magazine is a critical component for proper maintenance and for safety in the event of a misfeed. … However, as the bill is currently introduced, I am a ‘no’ vote.”
Katie Pointer Baney, Managing Director of Government Affairs for the USCCA and Executive Director of the USCCA For Saving Lives Action Fund:
“Millions of Americans rely on certain types of semiautomatic firearms for their self-defense. A blanket ban on these tools puts responsible Coloradans at a disadvantage in protecting themselves and their families. That is why we will be gathering in Colorado to make our voices heard against this unconstitutional government overreach.”
The event will feature USCCA members from across the state, including Conway who will lead the event. Other prominent voices at the event include Gallery owner David Grasso and Ian Escalante, Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners. Elected officials including Colorado State Senate Majority Whip Nick Hinrichsen (D) and Former State Senator Greg Brophy (R) will also be in attendance. Talk radio hosts Ross Kaminsky and Jeff Hunt will be on-site to interview concerned citizens about the implications of the bill.
By attending this event, and encouraging other 2A advocates to attend, Coloradans can make clear that they prioritize defending the Second Amendment from state-sponsored gun grabs.
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OTHER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
Rocky Mountain Voice: Rep. Weinberg’s Constitutional Carry Bill Would Give Coloradans Rights That 29 Other States Already Have
… Eight states have adopted constitutional carry laws since just 2022, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Nebraska, Ohio and South Carolina, according to the U.S. Concealed Carry Association. Some Southern states passing constitutional carry restored a right that was lost during and after Reconstruction, following the War Between the States. There are 29 states with constitutional carry laws.
Buckeye Firearms Association: Anti-Gun Efforts Around US Show Why We Can’t Become Complacent
As staunch supporters and defenders of the Second Amendment, many of us are rightly celebrating election and legislative victories at the state and federal level. But we know we must stay vigilant. … Even still, the anti-gun crowd continues to attack. Here are a few of many recent examples around the United States.
The Carolina Journal (North Carolina): Constitutional Carry: Will North Carolina Be The 30th State To Approve Permitless Carry?
Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly are pushing to legalize constitutional carry across the state this legislative session in a new bill filed with 26 sponsors. House Bill 5 was filed last week and aims to bring constitutional carry – permitless concealed carry – to the state. If approved, North Carolina would become the 30th state to allow gun owners to carry their weapon concealed without a permit.
The Colorado Sun (Colorado): Colorado Is On Track To Raise The Minimum Age To Buy Firearm Ammunition To 21
Colorado is poised to raise the minimum age to buy firearm ammunition to 21 and require that retailers keep bullets in an enclosed display or behind a counter where customers could not access them without assistance. The changes would be made through House Bill 1133, which was introduced last week by Democrats in the Colorado legislature.
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