Published 2 years ago

Denver council passes ban on concealed guns in city buildings, parks

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Denver City Council is considering banning conceal carry guns in all city buildings, recreation centers and parks. There would be exemptions for law enforcement, military personnel and licensed security guards among others. Violations would begin at $50, but could go as high as $999. Public comment will begin at 5 p.m. Monday.

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CBS Local

Concealed Carry Ordinance Passes In Denver, Prohibiting Firearms In City Facilities

DENVER (CBS4) – At a meeting on Monday, Denver’s City Council approved reinstating a prohibition on allowing people with concealed carry firearms permits to carry in city facilities and buildings. The vote was an overwhelming 9-3.“I think we’ve got way more guns on the street than we need. I think it’s a reasonable restriction,” said District 6 councilman Paul Kashmann. “I don’t know that I’m crazy about the idea of people that may or may not be…

2 years ago·United States

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The Hill

Denver council passes ban on concealed guns in city buildings, parks

The Denver City Council on Monday passed a ban on concealed guns in city buildings and parks after a string of mass shootings occurred over the weekend in the U.S. The 9-3 vote sends the ban to the…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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IBTimes

Denver Bans Concealed Carry Guns In City Buildings, Public Parks For Gun-Free Zone

Denver City Council voted to ban concealed carry guns in city buildings and parks.

2 years ago·United States

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UPI

Denver bans concealed weapons in city buildings, parks

Denver City Council votes to ban concealed weapons permit holders from carrying guns into city buildings and public parks. Monday's 9-3 vote is part of Mayor Michael Hancock's public safety plan to reduce gun violence.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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NBC News

Denver City Council votes to ban concealed carry of guns in city buildings and parks

City Attorney Kristin Bronson said the legislation will ensure that parks and city buildings are “gun-free” zones and isn’t intended to infringe upon gun rights.

2 years ago·United States

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Denver Post

Denver City Council bans concealed carry guns in all city buildings, parks

The Denver City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance banning concealed carry permit holders from bringing a gun into any city facility or public park after an effort to strip parks out of the law…

2 years ago·Denver, United States

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