The Center Square: Colorado Senate committee considers expanding gun control

The Colorado Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee heard from dozens of concerned citizens, experts and organizations over Senate Bill 26-004, or the Extreme Risk Protection Order.

Under current law, family members, law enforcement, district attorneys, medical and mental health providers, and educators can petition for ERPOs. The petition then goes through a process to temporarily remove an individual’s right to own a firearm, which is designed to prevent harm to oneself and others.

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