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New law in Colorado raises minimum age to purchase firearms to 21 years old

New law requires gun buyers to be at least 21 years old by Aug. 8
New law requires gun buyers to be at least 21 years old by Aug. 8 00:21

Starting next week you will have to be at least 21 years old to purchase a gun in Colorado. A new law raising the minimum age to purchase firearms goes into effect on Aug. 7. 

The legislation is part of a package of bills aimed at preventing gun violence. 

The law does include exceptions for some 18 to 21-year-olds such as peace officers or members of the military. 

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