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House advances bill to restrict retail ammunition sales, sparking hours of debate and amendments
Summary
House Bill 11 33 would require retail ammunition to be accessible only with employee assistance, ban retail sales to people under 21 and place delivery and labeling requirements on shippers and carriers; the House debated and amended the measure for hours before advancing it for further consideration.
The Colorado House spent much of Feb. 21 in debate over House Bill 11 33, which would change how ammunition is sold at retail in the state. Sponsors said the measure would keep ammunition out of the hands of purchasers too young to lawfully buy firearms and would make certain deliveries and labels safer. Opponents said the bill would impose heavy compliance costs on small local retailers, limit lawful use and sporting activities, and raise constitutional concerns.
Key provisions in the bill as debated would require retailers to keep ammunition accessible to customers only with the assistance of an employee (for example, in an enclosed case or behind a counter) and prohibit sale of ammunition at retail to persons under 21. The bill also creates new requirements for vendors and delivery services:…
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