UPDATE: Sheriffs sue over COLORADO gun laws

[Dave Workman]

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Colo. sheriffs sue to overturn new state gun, magazine limit laws

This morning in Denver, 54 Colorado sheriffs and other plaintiffs including disabled gun owners, will file a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Centennial State’s new laws affecting sales and temporary transfer of firearms, and placing limits on magazine capacity.

http://www.examiner.com/article/colo-sheriffs-sue-to-overturn-new-state-gun-magazine-limit-laws

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Declaring economic war on Colorado
 
The gun rights community has taken the adage “money talks and B.S. walks” and reversed it when discussing Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper’s signing yesterday of anti-gun legislation, and are now saying that their money walks, and Tom Gresham, host of the nationally-broadcast “Gun Talk” yesterday took a step right behind Magpul Industries.
 
http://www.examiner.com/article/declaring-economic-war-on-colorado?cid=db_articles
 

[Fl0und3rz]

Sad. But this is what it has come to.  I hope that people contemplating a hunt in CO are reconsidering that as well.

As far as CO companies go, Warbonnet is a maker of high-quality hammocks and accessories. Sadly, they have the misfortune of residing in CO.

http://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/contact_us.php

Here is a message I left on their contact page.

I was considering purchasing one of your hammocks and accessories after seeing my brother's in action.  Sadly, after your Governor's signing of laws that fail to respect the rights of its citizens under the Second Amendment, I must reconsider supporting the many economies of Colorado. 

While I realize that the effect on your potential sales is an unfair economic consequence, the effects should be communicated through to your elected representatives.  My apologies.

Please keep me on your mailing list, in the event that you relocate to a Second Amendment friendly locale, or in the event that steps are taken to repeal and/or overturn these infringements, as I am still interested in your products or suitable alternatives.

Kind regards.

[pianoman9701]

Thanks for the heads up and well-written article, Dave.

It's funny that the outdoor writer in CO doesn't want outsiders to connect paying their department of parks and wildlife to restrictions signed off by the governor. No stretch for me.

My brother called last week with an idea to do an hunt of a lifetime together with two other friends and suggested we hunt elk in CO, because he's done it there before. We haven't hunted together for decades. It looks like when we do it, it's going to be in WY or MT now. Screw CO. We'll probably end up spending a minimum of $30K once all is said and done. I wonder how many others will change their plans, too. I start to feel sorry for the outfitters, the guides, the hotels, the restaurants, etc.. But then I realize that it's their state, too. They all collectively let this happen and they'll all collectively live or die by it, or they'll collectively un-@#$% it.

[WSU]

Thanks for the heads up and well-written article, Dave.

It's funny that the outdoor writer in CO doesn't want outsiders to connect paying their department of parks and wildlife to restrictions signed off by the governor. No stretch for me.

My brother called last week with an idea to do an hunt of a lifetime together with two other friends and suggested we hunt elk in CO, because he's done it there before. We haven't hunted together for decades. It looks like when we do it, it's going to be in WY or MT now. Screw CO. We'll probably end up spending a minimum of $30K once all is said and done. I wonder how many others will change their plans, too. I start to feel sorry for the outfitters, the guides, the hotels, the restaurants, etc.. But then I realize that it's their state, too. They all collectively let this happen and they'll all collectively live or die by it, or they'll collectively un-@#$% it.

I agree that it isn't a stretch.  Their government (in this case CPW) is supported by gun owners.  It isn't a stretch for gun owners to boycott that government when the government chooses to take away rights. 

[bobcat]

That's ridiculous boycotting companies that just happen to be based in Colorado. Also doesn't make sense to cancel hunting trips to the state. Or did they ban hunting rifles as well? I'm not going to Colorado to hunt, but I sure wish I was! I wouldn't let some stupid decisions by the government of Colorado take that away from me.

[WSU]

That's ridiculous boycotting companies that just happen to be based in Colorado. Also doesn't make sense to cancel hunting trips to the state. Or did they ban hunting rifles as well? I'm not going to Colorado to hunt, but I sure wish I was! I wouldn't let some stupid decisions by the government of Colorado take that away from me.

As the saying goes, vote with your feet.  There are places that support gun rights.  Why would give money to a government that opposes them?

[pianoman9701]

That's ridiculous boycotting companies that just happen to be based in Colorado. Also doesn't make sense to cancel hunting trips to the state. Or did they ban hunting rifles as well? I'm not going to Colorado to hunt, but I sure wish I was! I wouldn't let some stupid decisions by the government of Colorado take that away from me.

Money talks, BC and in this case, walks. The people of CO are responsible for their government, as we are here in WA. When they let their government trample on their rights, they're setting the stage for others to do the same. In WA, we've been attacked by anti-gun lobbies and the media constantly since January 1st. Hopefully, enough of our citizens have taken a stand so that the message in Oly is clear. Keep your hands off my guns. It wasn't clear enough in CO, but I have a feeling it's clearing up for them today.

[Special T]

You have 3 ways to influence things in life. Your Time, Your Vote, Your $$$. I personally think that $ is the most powerful influence there is. ESPECIALLY with an economy that isn't so hot. 

[pianoman9701]

You have 3 ways to influence things in life. Your Time, Your Vote, Your $$$. I personally think that $ is the most powerful influence there is. ESPECIALLY with an economy that isn't so hot.

Capitalism and freedom, baby. They go together like Chevy, mom, and apple pie.

[snowpack]

That's ridiculous boycotting companies that just happen to be based in Colorado. Also doesn't make sense to cancel hunting trips to the state. Or did they ban hunting rifles as well? I'm not going to Colorado to hunt, but I sure wish I was! I wouldn't let some stupid decisions by the government of Colorado take that away from me.

Money talks, BC and in this case, walks. The people of CO are responsible for their government, as we are here in WA. When they let their government trample on their rights, they're setting the stage for others to do the same. In WA, we've been attacked by anti-gun lobbies and the media constantly since January 1st. Hopefully, enough of our citizens have taken a stand so that the message in Oly is clear. Keep your hands off my guns. It wasn't clear enough in CO, but I have a feeling it's clearing up for them today.

I am inclined to think maybe just pick and choose the CO businesses that should be boycotted and not just everything from CO.  Maybe just plan a hunt by only using lodging/restuarants that didn't support the gun control.  You would be punishing the ones that did fight for the Constitution if you boycott the whole state.  You don't want to weaken your allies.  The problem with Colorado is it has become Kalirado, and like Washington is getting so many liberals in their urban areas that the rest of the state is being trampled on due to being outnumbered.  If you go for elk, check out the San Juans--lots of elk and National Forest.

[huntnphool]

You have 3 ways to influence things in life. Your Time, Your Vote, Your $$$. I personally think that $ is the most powerful influence there is. ESPECIALLY with an economy that isn't so hot.

Capitalism and freedom, baby. They go together like Chevy, mom, and apple pie.

you may want to replace Chevy with Ford.

[Skyvalhunter]

and Ford with

[pianoman9701]

I almost used Toyota, but...

[pianoman9701]

That's ridiculous boycotting companies that just happen to be based in Colorado. Also doesn't make sense to cancel hunting trips to the state. Or did they ban hunting rifles as well? I'm not going to Colorado to hunt, but I sure wish I was! I wouldn't let some stupid decisions by the government of Colorado take that away from me.

Money talks, BC and in this case, walks. The people of CO are responsible for their government, as we are here in WA. When they let their government trample on their rights, they're setting the stage for others to do the same. In WA, we've been attacked by anti-gun lobbies and the media constantly since January 1st. Hopefully, enough of our citizens have taken a stand so that the message in Oly is clear. Keep your hands off my guns. It wasn't clear enough in CO, but I have a feeling it's clearing up for them today.

I am inclined to think maybe just pick and choose the CO businesses that should be boycotted and not just everything from CO.  Maybe just plan a hunt by only using lodging/restuarants that didn't support the gun control.  You would be punishing the ones that did fight for the Constitution if you boycott the whole state.  You don't want to weaken your allies.  The problem with Colorado is it has become Kalirado, and like Washington is getting so many liberals in their urban areas that the rest of the state is being trampled on due to being outnumbered.  If you go for elk, check out the San Juans--lots of elk and National Forest.

Sorry, but pressure needs to be applied to the wound. The pressure from without and the pressure from within. Those tourism dollars are flying out the door right now and CO isn't CA. The people won't tolerate this for long, especially when that state's been hit hard enough by extremely liberal federal policies, as well. If they do tolerate it, they don't deserve my money.

If it happens here in WA, I know we'll lose some great companies. Olympic Arms will pull out and go to ID or MT, where their money will be welcomed and our freedoms embraced. That's just the tip of the iceberg.

[washelkhunter]

You are either part of the solution or part of the problem. I think a boycott of Co. and business based there is warranted. Im calling coors and belgium brewing today and telling them no more of your products for me. Lets spread the word among our coworkers, family and friends. Just by not buying coors the impact should be major. Lets all here at least boycott coors!