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County Sheriffs of Colorado Disapprove New Gun Laws

by KREX News Room
by Kristina Kuestner

Story Created: Jan 30, 2013 at 12:02 AM MDT

Story Updated: Jan 30, 2013 at 12:28 AM MDT

DENVER- The County Sheriffs of Colorado announce their disapproval of the new gun laws.

According to the Denver Post, the non-partisan group of sheriffs say that hasty reactions to the recent mass shootings in Aurora and in Newtown, Connecticut should not result in the introduction of new gun control measures.

The County Sheriffs oppose an assault weapons ban and a ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines.

"Law enforcement officers carry high capacity magazines because there are times when 10 rounds might not be enough to end the threat," the group wrote. "County Sheriffs of Colorado believe the same should hold true for civilians who wish to defend themselves especially if attacked by multiple assailants."

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Ray Brooks said on Wednesday, Jan 30 at 7:31 AM

The one thing they left out: Law enforcement is "on the Offence" they need "Assault Weapons"..A surprise Attack need something very different.."Defence" sterts way before any weapon is involved, and then the best weapon is not an Ar-15 (even if they are a lot of FUN to shoot).....

shawn said on Wednesday, Jan 30 at 8:39 AM

I oppose ANY ban,period. you only hurt the good people.

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