‘Loopy’ Colo. Gov. Signs Magazine-Restrictions Bill; Magpul Makes Plans to Exit the State Ricky-Tick; Hunters Immediately Begin Canceling Trips : gunnews

‘Loopy’ Colo. Gov. Signs Magazine-Restrictions Bill;
Magpul Makes Plans to Exit the State Ricky-Tick;
Hunters Immediately Begin Canceling Trips
(GunAuction.com) — Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed three firearm-related bills last week, including restrictions that would limit magazine capacity, require checks on private sales, and tack on background check fees. In response, Magpul is making plans to exit the state. Also, hunters across the country say they are boycotting Colorado because of recent legislation meant to curtail gun violence.
Opponents argue that these bills will do nothing to lower crime, but instead infringe on Second Amendment rights. Some also worry that the wording in the high capacity magazine ban (HB 1224) will eventually make all lowered-capacity magazines illegal due to “readily convertible” parts.
Magazine and gun accessory manufacturer Magpul had previously announced that it will uproot from its Colorado location should the magazine ban be passed. On the eve of the signing, the company stood by its promise with a release on its facebook page that said, “[Should HB 1224 be signed] we will start our transition out of the state almost immediately, and we will prioritize moving magazine manufacturing operations first. We expect the first PMAGs to be made outside CO within 30 days of the signing, with the rest to follow in phases.”
Magpul has not yet finalized all the details for its move and is now considering potential sites for a future company headquarters. From the company’s Facebook page:‘Loopy’ Colo. Gov. Signs Magazine-Restrictions Bill; Magpul Makes Plans to Exit the State Ricky-Tick; Hunters Immediately Begin Canceling Trips : gunnews