Colorado gun bills: Democrats need 18 votes or measures are doomed

2:52 PM, Mar 7, 2013   |    comments
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DENVER (DP) - At least three of the Democrats' signature gun bills are in danger of dying when they are debated on the Senate floor Friday.

It comes down to simple math: 20 - 3 = Fail.

Democrats have a 20-15 majority over Republicans and know they can't afford to lose more than two members on any bill. The dynamic has led to an intensive lobbying effort.

"The math is not a secret to anyone, and we are a planning a historical, monumental effort to make a sound case against these proposals," said Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs.

The three gun bills Democrats have expressed the most concern about are measures that limit ammunition magazine rounds; ban concealed-carry weapons on campus; and assign liability for assault-style weapon damages to manufacturers and sellers.

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