DENVER—Colorado lawmakers are in the midst of a long, emotional debate over Democratic gun bills that include expanding background checks on firearm purchases and new ammunition restrictions.
Republicans are expected to put up a strong resistance to the proposals in a debate that can last all Friday in the House. Lawmakers began the debate with a bill to limit large-capacity magazines to 15 rounds for all firearms, and eight rounds for shotguns.
Democrats are also proposing expanding background checks to include transfers between private sellers and online purchasers.
The measures are in response to mass shootings in Aurora and Connecticut.
Other proposals would ban concealed firearms on college campuses and require that gun purchasers pay for their own background checks.
The Senate will consider the bills next, if they pass the House.
