Is it time for Colorado to bid farewell to Magpul Industries?
Last week, the Colorado State House passed HB 1224, a bill outlawing high-capacity magazines holding more than 15 rounds, but, unlike what many expected, Gov. John Hickenlooper didn’t sign it right away. Gun rights advocates took that as a sign that maybe, just maybe, common sense and the Second Amendment would prevail. Unfortunately, their hopeful bubble may be bursting:
Also hearing @hickforco will sign #GunControl bills #HB1224 & #HB1229 in office Weds am, but spox says nothing is set. #COleg #COpolitics
— Eli Stokols (@EliStokols) March 18, 2013
MORE: Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper will sign gun control measures Wed. that pose limits on ammunition magazines: http://t.co/OkmZccGVB7 -RAS
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 18, 2013
So there’s still time for him to see the light. Second Amendment supporters are urging the governor not to cave to pressure and stand up for our right to bear arms:
@hickforco Please veto HB 1224, HB 1228, HB 1229. These bills will not save lives and infringe upon the RIGHT to bear arms.
— Kristi Senko (@geekns) March 18, 2013
@hickforco I urge you not to sign anti 2nd Amendment gun control bills into law! This would be unconstitutional. Shall NOT be infringed.
— Rusty Shaffer ?? (@Rusty_CO) March 18, 2013
https://twitter.com/JamesViser/status/313768582133735424
@hickforco Save Colorado jobs & preserve our constitutional rights that shall not be called into question VETO HB 1224 & all gun legislation
— Willis Waterhouse (@wswaterhouse) March 18, 2013
https://twitter.com/ScaryGun/status/313771389045841921
If Hickenlooper indeed signs the bill, gun rights activists are vowing to make his road to reelection a very bumpy one:
https://twitter.com/rachaelinco/status/313769212319506433
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@KyleClark @hickforco can you say Re-elect? UMm HELL NO!!! Law abiding citizens shouldn't be punished for what criminals and lunatics do.
— Dawn Chavez (@only1dawnchavez) March 18, 2013
.@hickforco Don't sign HB 1224! I will work against you in 2014.
— AeroClayton (@AeroClayton) March 18, 2013
What happens in Colorado doesn’t stay in Colorado. If Coloradans’ constitutional rights are infringed, the very same could happen in the rest of the country.
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