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Senate narrowly approves bill tightening retail ammunition sales rules
Summary
House Bill 11 33, which establishes new requirements for retail sale and delivery of ammunition, passed the Colorado Senate after hours of debate about youth access and public safety. Supporters said the measure addresses how minors obtain ammunition; opponents argued the bill did not fully examine reloading and other supply channels.
The Colorado Senate passed House Bill 11 33 on March 25 after extended floor debate about where and how teenagers get ammunition.
Senator Kipp moved HB11 33 on third reading and final passage. Senator Sullivan spoke at length in support of the measure, describing recent shootings and urging additional safeguards to make it harder for minors to obtain ammunition. “Our first question… is where did he get the gun? Now our question is going to be where do you get the ammunition?” Sullivan said, describing the need to examine retail access and storage practices.
Sullivan and other supporters urged stronger in‑store controls such as placing ammunition behind a counter or in locked cases, comparing it to behind‑the‑counter limits on some over‑the‑counter medications. Opponents and some members said the measure required more study on reloading supplies and other supply chains that can make ammunition available.
After debate the Senate put the motion to a roll call. The floor showed a recorded vote of 19 ayes and 16 noes. The bill passed and sponsors requested cosponsor additions on the record.
