Nevada, Colorado lawmakers advance major gun control bills

In recent legislative sessions, both Nevada and Colorado have introduced significant gun control measures aimed at enhancing public safety. In Nevada, three bills have been proposed, including Assembly Bill 105, which prohibits firearms near election sites, and Assembly Bill 245, which restricts individuals under 21 from purchasing semi-automatic weapons. Colorado's Senate has passed bills to raise the ammunition purchase age to 21 and impose stricter regulations on gun shows, responding to the state's history of mass shootings. Proponents of these measures argue they are necessary to prevent gun violence and protect communities, while critics express concerns about potential infringements on Second Amendment rights. Notably, advocates like Colorado Senator Tom Sullivan, who lost his son in the Aurora theater shooting, emphasize the importance of addressing ammunition access alongside firearm regulations. Both states are taking steps to align their gun laws with growing public demands for increased safety measures.