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Bill looking to make gun theft a felony in Colorado passes committee

The bill has widespread support but lawmakers still have questions about if the bill could solve Colorado’s gun theft problem. While everyone agreed the state needs to crack down on gun theft, some said the proposed punishment does not fit the crime.

DENVER (KDVR) — A bill looking to change the penalty for stealing a firearm in Colorado narrowly cleared committee Tuesday afternoon.

It has widespread support but lawmakers still have questions about if the bill could solve Colorado’s gun theft problem. While everyone agreed the state needs to crack down on gun theft, some said the proposed punishment does not fit the crime.