3 states pass major gun control reform packages
Leaders in Washington, Colorado and Maryland pushed forward legislative packages that created stricter rules for gun purchases. Governors in two states passed major gun control legislation this week and a third is poised to do the same soon. On Friday, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed the legislative package that included a longer waiting period for firearm sales, and an increase in the minimum age to purchase a gun. Colorado's move came three days after Washington state became the 10th state in the nation to ban assault rifles and handguns after Gov. Jay Inslee signed a gun reform package . MORE: America has a gun violence problem. What do we do about it? Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told reporters this week that he will sign a gun control package that includes prohibitions for civilian gun owners to bring their guns to schools and other sensitive locations. Ryan Resch disassembles a .22 caliber handgun at BigHorn Firearms on December 16, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. Brent Lewis/Denv...