"Colorado Legislators Advance Gun Control Measures and Firearm Training Bill"

A bill aiming to change Colorado's concealed carry permit requirements has cleared the House Judiciary committee, with supporters emphasizing the need for proper training and opponents arguing that the bill is unnecessary. If passed, the bill would mandate in-person concealed carry courses with live-shooting tasks and a minimum 80% test score, which has raised concerns among gun rights groups about potential deterrence for gun owners. The measure passed along party lines by a vote of 8-3, sparking debate and drawing significant public interest with about 100 people signing up to testify on the bill.