Colorado Democrats reintroducing "red flag" gun bill

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Democrats are introducing a bill allowing the seizure of guns from persons deemed to be a threat to themselves or to others.

Thursday's announcement is timed as a gesture to the victims of the Parkland, Florida high school massacre exactly one year ago.

The "red flag" legislation would allow police or family members seek a court order that someone considered dangerous temporarily surrender all firearms.

Republicans who controlled the Senate last year defeated a similar bill. They argued it encroached on gun holders' rights under the Second Amendment.

Democrats control both chambers this year, and Gov. Jared Polis campaigned on the issue.