Moms group pushes for gun reform in protest at Colorado state Capitol

By Veronica Simmons On Jun 12, 2023

Hundreds of women from across the U.S. pushed for gun reform at the Colorado state Capitol on Monday and planned an all-day sit-in with the goal of persuading the governor to sign an executive order banning firearms in the state.

Here 4 the Kids planned the sit-in at the state Capitol and intends to return every day until their demands are met. They plan to ask that Gov. Jared Polis sign their drafted executive order to ban guns and implement a statewide buyback program.

Polis released a statement Monday that said he shares their concerns over public safety but that his staff met with the organizers and expressed concerns the group’s requests were either unconstitutional or require legislative action.

The group’s vision is grand, even daunting. How does a group of mothers think they can get the governor to take executive action on guns? Do they actually think it could work – banning guns in the Centennial State?

Full story: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/colorado-capitol-gun-protest-here-4-the-kids/73-b04795b5-9e26-44a8-8890-c6d37909a542

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