Shotguns to be outlawed in CO?

shafter · March 3, 2013, 09:24 PM

I just read this and it really surprises me. (well, nothing surprises me anymore).

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013...-firearms-law/

I always thought Colorado was pretty decent in regards to firearms. Basically the article states that a bill outlawing shotguns that can be adapted to hold more than eight shells has already passed the house. The governor says he is willing to sign it into law. It's getting worse and worse for gun owners.

chris in va · March 3, 2013, 09:43 PM

It's my understanding any shotgun that holds more than 8 rounds will be banned.

Salmoneye · March 4, 2013, 06:33 AM

Not only 'holds', but "Is readily convertible to hold"...

From the linked article:

“This is where shotgun shells go inside this tube here,” Brophy demonstrated. “You can screw this part off the top and screw on an extender to this tube to allow it to hold more than eight rounds. It is readily convertible, which by definition in the bill, makes the whole thing a high-capacity magazine…we just might not be able to legally purchase a pump shotgun or a semi-automatic shotgun.”

That would ban a whole lotta shotguns...

kkb · March 4, 2013, 08:28 AM

Do they define what size shell is used to determine a tubular magazine's capacity?

There's quite a difference between how many 3" Magnums or 1-3/4" Minishells you can load into the same gun.

Al Norris · March 4, 2013, 08:32 AM

Already being discussed. New Colorado Gun bill bans standard pump shotguns

Closed.

March 3, 2013, 09:24 PM	#1
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,624	Shotguns to be outlawed in CO? I just read this and it really surprises me. (well, nothing surprises me anymore). http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013...-firearms-law/ I always thought Colorado was pretty decent in regards to firearms. Basically the article states that a bill outlawing shotguns that can be adapted to hold more than eight shells has already passed the house. The governor says he is willing to sign it into law. It's getting worse and worse for gun owners.

March 3, 2013, 09:43 PM	#2
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	It's my understanding any shotgun that holds more than 8 rounds will be banned.

March 4, 2013, 06:33 AM	#3
Salmoneye Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 2,076	Not only 'holds', but "Is readily convertible to hold"... From the linked article: “This is where shotgun shells go inside this tube here,” Brophy demonstrated. “You can screw this part off the top and screw on an extender to this tube to allow it to hold more than eight rounds. It is readily convertible, which by definition in the bill, makes the whole thing a high-capacity magazine…we just might not be able to legally purchase a pump shotgun or a semi-automatic shotgun.” That would ban a whole lotta shotguns...

March 4, 2013, 08:28 AM	#4
kkb Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2004 Location: Western Slope, Colorado Posts: 403	Do they define what size shell is used to determine a tubular magazine's capacity? There's quite a difference between how many 3" Magnums or 1-3/4" Minishells you can load into the same gun.

March 4, 2013, 08:32 AM	#5
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	Already being discussed. New Colorado Gun bill bans standard pump shotguns Closed.