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President Barack Obama's executive action to tighten gun laws received a volley of criticism from Colorado Republicans and support from Democrats.
Saying Congress has failed...
Republican freshman State Rep. Chris Holbert, R-Parker, and State Sen. Greg Brophy, R-Wray, have introduced a bill that would allow concealed gun toting on grade-school grounds, among other places, without a concealed weapons permit.