Colorado's controversial 'red flag' bill was signed into law by Democratic Gov. Jared Polis, with more than half of the state's counties declaring opposition to it and many sheriffs promising not to enforce it at all
Colorado's controversial"red flag" bill was signed into law by Democratic Gov. Jared Polis on Friday, with more than half of the state's counties declaring opposition to it and many sheriffs promising not to enforce it at all.
"This is a moment of progress," said Colorado House Majority Leader Alec Garnett, one of the legislation's four sponsors."Today, we did something that was difficult and that is going to save lives."Known as the"Extreme Risk Protection Order," the law will allow a family member, a roommate or law enforcement to petition a judge to temporarily seize a person's firearms if they are deemed a risk to themselves or others.
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