NOTE: Bilingual/Spanish/English expert interview guest Michael Letts
At a time when many states seem to be making up their own gun laws as they go along, Colorado has taken a somewhat calm approach to defining the rights of gun-owning citizens.
Late last week, lawmakers in the Colorado House of Representatives voted to indefinitely suspend a bill that would have prevented the buying and selling of “assault weapons” in the state. The bill, HB23-1230, was initially introduced following a shooting incident in Boulder a couple of years prior.
Had it passed, the bill would have banned semiautomatic pistols with detachable parts, as well as semi-automatic rifles with modifications. But thanks to a Democrat-controlled House vote of 8-5, the bill will be postponed for some time.
“Colorado spoke up today, loud and clear, and told this legislative body to leave their constitutional rights alone,” Republican House Minority Leader Mike Lynch said in a statement.
Joining us now to discuss this victory is Police Officer Michael Letts of InVest USA.
Q&A:
1. What do you think about the decisions made by Colorado in regards to gun rights, especially in comparison to what’s taken place in other states?
2. Could this decision possibly show President Biden what could happen if he attempts to pass his “assault weapons” ban that he’s proposing across the country?
3. What makes gun rights so important to citizens in this country? Is it the rights provided by the Constitution, or something else?
4. Do you believe other states could possibly follow Colorado’s example? Or will they continue to follow their own path in an effort to control gun violence?
5. Why do you think more states won’t try a Constitutional-Carry (or Concealed-Carry, as some call it) solution for stopping “active shooters”? We’ve seen examples in the past where it’s proven effective.
6. Where can we learn more about InVestUSA?
Answer: https://InvestUSA.org
About Michael Letts
Michael Letts is the Founder, President, and CEO of InVest USA, a national grassroots non-profit organization that is helping hundreds of communities provide thousands of bulletproof vests for their police forces through educational, public relations, sponsorship, and fundraising programs. He also has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt, hence his pro-police stance for his brothers and sisters in blue. Those interested in learning more about Letts can visit his official website here.
CONTACT: Joseph Meza (bilingual) 828-404-1336 joseph.specialguests@gmail.com
