Second Amendment caucus started by two Colorado republican lawmakers

By Melissa Henry

Published: Aug. 14, 2024 at 4:08 PM MDT|Updated: Aug. 15, 2024 at 5:38 AM MDT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -Following the last legislative session when democrats introduced a group of gun bills, two state republican representatives are standing up what they call a “Second Amendment Caucus.”

A caucus is a group of lawmakers who get together to discuss topics often prompting legislation, although caucuses do not have any direct lawmaking power.

Rep. Scott Bottoms, a republican representing El Paso County, says a main goal of the new caucus is to educate both lawmakers and citizens on firearms after hearing arguments and testimony at the state capitol last session on gun legislation…

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