Gun owners group suing Polis, state over new laws

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DENVER (KDVR) -- Two lawsuits have been filed against Gov. Jared Polis and the State of Colorado after multiple gun bills were signed into law on Friday.

The Rocky Mountain Gun Owners group is suing over two new laws - one that requires a minimum three-day waiting period before a firearm can be purchased and raising the minimum age to purchase a firearm to 21 years old.

The group called the laws "unconstitutional" and is suing on the grounds of the right to bear arms, citing the Supreme Court decision NYSRPA v. Bruen.

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Members of the group are funding the lawsuits, the release said.

“The idea that an 18-year-old can vote, serve on a jury that could send someone to jail for life, sign contracts, own property, and even be drafted into our nation’s military, but not be able to possess a basic hunting rifle is asinine. Regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or creed, rights are rights and ca...

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