Colorado Senate Backs Semiautomatic Firearm Ban Bill

The Colorado Senate has provisionally approved a bill to ban the manufacture and sale of semiautomatic firearms, with an exemption for individuals who complete a state-regulated training course. This amendment, added to gain Governor Jared Polis's support, requires participants to undergo extensive training and testing, ensuring proficiency in gun safety and awareness of state laws. Meanwhile, the Georgia Senate has passed a bill introducing an 11-day sales tax holiday for firearms and ammunition, intended to promote hunting and conservation. This decision, which follows a tragic school shooting, has been criticized by Democrats for its timing and insensitivity to gun violence victims. The bill, which exempted AR-15 rifles from exclusion despite debate, now moves to the Georgia House for further consideration.