Colorado Democrats will seek compromise on law requiring safe storage of firearms in vehicles

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Colorado Democrats will seek compromise on law requiring safe storage of firearms in vehicles

A bill brought by a Western Slope Democrat aimed at decreasing gun thefts from vehicles is the source of an embittered battle at the state Capitol this week.  House Bill 1348, sponsored by Rep. Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs, would create a fine of up to $500 for leaving an unsecured firearm in an unattended vehicle.  Gun owners would be required to store their firearms in a “locked, hard-sided container” under the bill. It would exempt p…