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School Gun Bill Kicks off CO Gun Debates

by KREX News Room
by Associated Press
by Cori Coffin

Story Created: Jan 27, 2013 at 10:01 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jan 28, 2013 at 12:08 AM MDT

DENVER (AP) - Gun control and violence is up for its first debate of the year in the Colorado Legislature.

A Senate committee was scheduled Monday to consider the first gun-related bill of the legislative term. The bill would allow schools to allow employees to carry concealed weapons. Under current law, an individual with a valid permit may not carry a concealed handgun at any public K-12 school.

The bill is a Republican proposal aimed at making schools safer. But it faces long odds in a Democratic committee, as ruling Democrats mull expanded background checks and new gun limits.

Another Republican bill up for a hearing this week would require private businesses to have armed security if they don't permit customers to carry concealed weapons.

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Jo said on Tuesday, Jan 29 at 6:57 AM

Most of the kids and grandkids of congressmen and women go to schools with armed guards or teachers, why isn't it ok for everyone else?

Floyd said on Monday, Jan 28 at 8:34 AM

Any gun control laws are ALWAYS, aimed at law-abiding citizens. How much more proof is needed to confirm that? Politicians with an agenda will NOT view proof of anything that goes against their agenda. Their agenda will take precidence over any right of law-abiding citizens.

dreerbeer said on Monday, Jan 28 at 7:54 AM

IMHO, teachers and administrators should be required to take intense training in the use of firearms. When the populace sends their children to a school they expect the school to protect their offspring.

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