Colorado lawmakers pass universal gun purchase background checks

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

DENVER | Fri Mar 15, 2013 6:57pm EDT

(Reuters) - Colorado lawmakers passed a bill on Friday to mandate universal background checks for all gun buyers in a state that has experienced two of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history, a spokesman for majority Colorado House Democrats said.

The measure passed after months of debate on gun control in Colorado, and came after legislators approved four other gun control measures on Wednesday.

The legislation now awaits the signature of Governor John Hickenlooper for final approval. Hickenlooper, a Democrat, has indicated he supports universal background checks for gun buyers.

It was approved by both chambers of the Democrat-controlled Colorado legislature after last-minute amendments were worked out in a conference committee.

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[TheCowsCameHome]

1. I like that state even more now.

I look forward to going back there very soon.

[mountain grammy]

2. I'm proud of my state! The Democratic legislature is going strong.

[mwrguy]

3. Now for Schumer's bill at the federal level

It's a hell of a good step in the right direction.

[Crepuscular]

4. How far does it go?

Does part of the background check involve access to mental health records?

If not it falls short of what is needed.

[jpak]

5. K&R NRA STFU

yup