Issues

The Center Party supports the 2nd amendment for law abiding citizens with a few common sense restrictions that are supported by a majority of Americans.

Whereas consistent laws make compliance with the law easier for citizens who wish to discreetly carry a handgun for lawful self-defense;
10a. Be it resolved that we support the existing state-wide concealed carry permit system as amended in 2013.

10b. Be it resolved that we support national concealed carry permit reciprocity.

Whereas a federal task force recently recommended promoting safe storage of guns via awareness campaigns and individual tax incentives;
10c. Be it resolved that we support creating such incentives and awareness campaigns for purchase of secure storage devices, including safes and vaults, which prevent unauthorized access.

Whereas ex parte hearings are generally considered to violate Due Process;
10d. Be it resolved that we support amending Colorado’s Red Flag law to require Due Process and presumption of innocence and avoiding ex parte proceedings.

Whereas many mass shootings are perpetrated by people who are known to be a prior threat;
10e. Be it resolved that we believe the use of red flag laws should be enhanced with active monitoring of extreme risk individuals by law enforcement, with a specific warrant.

Whereas the national crime database (NCIC) is missing records known elsewhere;
10f. Be it resolved that we support efforts to improve the completeness and connectivity of the National Crime Information Center’s database.

Whereas training and awareness of gun safety is an important element to keeping everyone safe;
10g. Be it resolved that we support allowing the instructor to render an evaluation during training of the owner’s fitness to own a gun.

10h. Be it resolved that the Center Party supports professional gun safety training shall be required of every gun purchaser.

Whereas many shootings have been perpetrated by individuals who were under 21 and were not emotionally mature enough to own a gun;
10i. Be it resolved that the Center Party supports the minimum age requirement of 21 to purchase a gun (not possess). People under 21 with appropriate supervision can possess a gun for hunting or work requirements.

Whereas many shootings are committed by people in emotional distress or heat of the moment impulses;
10j. Be it resolved that the Center Party supports a waiting period for gun purchases from any source (commercial or private sale) to allow for proper background checks and inhibit impulse buys by those in short-term mental distress.