BJ (god bless' im) wud be right prowd wit y' all puttin' that ther yuppie " spin" on yer arguemnt. Don' t forget to mention John Denver records, movie stars, and the Peoples Republic Of Boulder -- not that any of it has anything to do with anything. Must be getting desperate. Modern inline muzzleloaders for hunting big game is alive and well in Colorado too -- so non-issue there. Jail time? Don' t worry, you' ll probably be out of jail by the next morning or same day if your lawyer is quick; however, you will go home with your wallet lighter and WITHOUT your .22 caliber varmit rifle.

Relevent to the discussion IS the fact that Colorado is blessed with abundant, public hunting areas (including tremendous mountain terrain), numerous big game species (these beloved deer included), and the largest elk herd in the world -- assets the likes of which Maryland will NEVER match -- and we' re serious about using RULES to protect it all from greenhorns and " pro' s" alike who don' t know which guns to bring and which guns to leave at home.

Never Go Undergunned
EKM