‘Libertarian’ Gov. Jared Polis Signs ‘Restrictive’ Gun Law and Booze Ban
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis identifies as a “libertarian Democrat” and is known for saying things like “government in general does a lot of things that aren’t necessary” and that the state income tax rate “should be zero.” Especially among Democratic politicians, he is known as an advocate for making it easier to build housing and reduce red tape. In 2022, I even asked whether he was the most libertarian governor in America. But a couple of new laws he’s signed about guns and booze call his small-government bona fides into question.
Last week, he signed legislation that gives Colorado “one of the most restrictive gun laws in the country,” according to CBS News. The new restrictions, pushed by a state senator whose son was killed during the 2012 Aurora movie theater shooting, make it “illegal to buy, sell and make most semi-automatic firearms without background checks and training.” The law requires purchasers to get a background check from their county sheriff, who will have the discretion to deny permission if the purchaser is deemed a “danger.” After that initial check, the purchaser will then have to pass a 12-hour training cou
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