DENVER—A law that would allow people to carry concealed guns in Colorado without a permit is advancing in the Legislature.
The Durango Herald reports that House Bill 1205 passed the Judiciary Committee this week on a vote of 8-3.It would allow people who can legally possess guns to carry them concealed.
Supporters of the bill say the $152.50 application and background fee for a concealed weapon permit amount to a tax.
Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police lobbyist Annmarie Jensen says police departments across the state oppose the measure.
Similar laws have been passed in Arizona and Alaska. The Wyoming Legislature Friday gave final approval to it version of the law and sent it to Gov. Matt Mead, who hasn’t said whether he will sign it into law.
