Gun Control

Despite Boycott Threat, Hunters Still Coming To Colorado

Erin OToole — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:12:32 +0000

A boycott of Colorado by hunters upset over new gun laws has so far failed to materialize.

The Best Way To Scare A Politician

Alan Greenblatt — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:35:00 +0000

John Morse isn't bogged down in personal scandal. The Democratic president of the Colorado Senate isn't accused of ethical improprieties or anything else that might directly violate his oath of office.

But by pushing a sweeping gun-control measure he's alienated a swath of voters who are determined to toss him out of office before his term ends.

On Monday, groups opposing restrictions on guns turned in twice as many signatures as they needed to trigger a recall election against Morse.

Why Is There An Ammunition Shortage In The U.S.?

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:04:00 +0000

Sales of guns and ammunition rose after President Obama took office in 2008, and they went through the roof starting late last year, when a school shooting led to a push for new gun control measures. That's led to a prolonged ammunition shortage, even with manufacturers running at full capacity.

A gun owner in Florida told me he has had a hard time finding .380 ammo for a small handgun for the past six months. Customers at Bob's Little Sport Shop in southern New Jersey told me it's hard to find ammo for some rifles and for the popular 9 mm.

Recall Efforts Underway For Colorado Lawmakers

Brian Larson and Jody Hope Strogoff — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:16 +0000

The passage of gun control measures during this year’s legislative session – including limiting the size of high capacity magazines – has put four Democratic lawmakers in the crosshairs for recall proceedings.

As Suicides Outnumber Homicides, Will Safer Firearms Help?

Colorado Public News and Rabah Kamal — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:50:27 +0000

Coloradans are four times more likely to die of suicide by gun than homicide by gun.