After Tragedies, Coloradans Unite Around Universal Background Checks

The tragedies of Columbine and Aurora have galvanized Coloradans—including gun owners—around common-sense gun-safety measures like universal background checks.

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The tragedies of Columbine and Aurora have galvanized Coloradans—including gun owners—around common-sense gun-safety measures like universal background checks.

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After Tragedies, Coloradans Unite Around Universal Background Checks