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position · 2026

Expand background checks and restrict assault weapons

John Hickenlooper supports legislation to expand background checks to all gun sales, ban assault weapons, and better regulate safe firearm storage at home. The passage also notes that, as governor, he supported universal background checks and limits on high-capacity magazines.

Context: The passage does not specify the proposed legislation’s definitions, exceptions, or implementation details.

In their own words

John supports legislation to expand background checks to all gun sales, ban assault weapons, and better regulate the safe home storage of firearms.

The source

John W. Hickenlooper: Issues

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Retrieved: 11/10/2026