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Colo. Lawmakers Review Gun Control Measures

by KREX News Room
by Kristina Kuestner

Story Created: Feb 12, 2013 at 8:37 PM MDT

Story Updated: Feb 12, 2013 at 11:53 PM MDT

DENVER (AP)- The battle over stricter gun laws gets underway at the Colorado Capitol.

Colorado Democrats gave initial approval to expanding background checks on firearm purchases and are considering ammunition limits.

A House committee voted 7-4 with Republican opposition Tuesday to require background checks on private gun sales and online firearm purchases.

The vote came after several hours of testimony from those who say measures are needed to curb gun violence and people concerned their right to bear arms is being restricted.

Lawmakers were also considering making it a crime to have or sell large-capacity gun magazines.

A vote on that proposal is expected sometime Tuesday night.

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