In a bold stand for the Second Amendment, the Trump-era Department of Justice has thrown down the gauntlet against Denver and Colorado's long-standing gun control measures. The DOJ is demanding that Denver scrap its 37-year-old "assault weapons" ban and that the state repeal its large-capacity magazine restrictions—or face lawsuits. But true to form, anti-gun politicians in the city and state are digging in their heels, vowing to fight back in court. This escalating 2A showdown is music to the ears of law-abiding gun owners everywhere.
The DOJ's Righteous Demands
The feds aren't messing around. In letters sent to Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, the DOJ cites the Supreme Court's landmark New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen decision, which mandates that gun laws must align with our nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation. Denver's ban, enacted in 1987, criminalizes popular semi-automatic rifles like the AR-15—modern tools of self-defense that have no place on any "historical" blacklist. Colorado's magazine limits, meanwhile, cap standard-capacity magazines at 15 rounds, hobbling citizens' ability to defend themselves effectively.
Assistant Attorney General Todd Blanche laid it out plainly: These laws are unconstitutional "may-issue" schemes dressed up as bans, and the DOJ won't tolerate them. Non-compliance? Expect federal lawsuits pronto. This is the Trump DOJ flexing its muscles to protect your rights.
Denver and Colorado's Defiant Response
Predictably, the gun-grabbers aren't backing down. Denver officials called the demand "unprecedented" and promised to "vigorously defend" their ban in court. Colorado AG Weiser echoed the sentiment, stating the state will "continue to protect our communities" from the imaginary threat of standard magazines and scary-looking rifles.
Spare us the drama. These aren't protections—they're infringements. Denver's ban has survived for decades on weak legal ground, but post-Bruen, it's on life support. Colorado's mag ban, passed in a sneaky 2013 ballot measure, has already been battered in court, with cases like Rocky Mountain Gun Owners v. Polis exposing its flaws.
Why These Laws Must Fall
Let's break it down: The Second Amendment isn't a suggestion—it's the supreme law of the land. Bruen slammed the door on "interest-balancing" tests that let politicians pick and choose who gets to exercise their rights. Historical analogues? Good luck finding colonial-era bans on semi-autos or 30-round magazines. These are modern inventions born from fear-mongering, not tradition.
- Denver's AWB: Outlaws rifles used by millions for self-defense, hunting, and sport. No evidence it reduces crime—Chicago and D.C. bans proved that myth false.
- Colorado Mag Limits: Forces reloads in critical moments, turning victims into sitting ducks. Law enforcement gets a pass, but you don't?
Gun owners in Colorado have been battling these restrictions for years through groups like Rocky Mountain Gun Owners and the NRA. Now, with federal backup, victory is within reach.
The Intensifying 2A Battle—Gear Up!
This defiance from Denver and Colorado is a gift: It spotlights the radical anti-2A agenda in blue enclaves. As lawsuits loom, expect more states and cities to feel the heat. President Trump's DOJ is delivering on promises to dismantle unconstitutional gun control, brick by brick.
Fellow patriots, stay vigilant. Support pro-2A organizations, vote out the tyrants, and keep your rifles ready. The Second Amendment is under siege, but we're winning. Denver and Colorado's stand will crumble in court, paving the way for freedom nationwide.
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References
- https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/next/next-with-kyle-clark/denver-state-trump-doj-gun-laws/73-0e844124-32b2-4e75-8354-cc30ebda8d5f
- https://denverite.com/2026/05/04/denver-assault-weapons-ban-trump-order
- https://www.denver7.com/news/politics/doj-demands-denver-repeal-assault-weapons-ban-city-says-it-isnt-budging
- https://www.timescall.com/2026/05/04/denver-assault-weapons-ban-doj-trump-administration
- https://www.9news.com/video/news/local/colorado-news/denver-and-colorado-defy-trump-doj-demands-to-repeal-gun-laws/73-10b279d6-0c4b-45c2-a6c2-2095498b51a8