Crime & Safety

Broomfield Poised To Take Step Towards Stricter Gun Laws

There are many proposed changes in a series of ordinances that will go in front of the city council for a second time this week.

The ordinances include requiring a 10-day waiting period and proof of training to purchase a gun.
The ordinances include requiring a 10-day waiting period and proof of training to purchase a gun. (CBS)

Broomfield is poised to take a step towards stricter gun laws. There are many proposed changes in a series of ordinances that will go in front of the city council for a second time this week.

The ordinances include requiring a 10-day waiting period and proof of training to purchase a gun, prohibiting open carry in public places and concealed carry in city-owned places, banning rapid fire trigger activators, increasing the minimum age to 21 to purchase a rifle or shotgun, regulating ghost guns, and requiring gun dealers to post signs and notifications about sales.

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