The Rachel Maddow Show   |  March 11, 2013

Colorado makes progress on gun laws to prevent future tragedy

Ezra Klein updates the reporting on progress on gun reform in Colorado, with 5 of the 7 gun proposals passing the state senate.

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>>> quick update on a story that led the show on friday. colorado senate finishing the work it began last week by passing a package of gun reform measures today. five of the original seven bills making it out of the chamber they include a limit on high capacity ammunition magazines to 15 bullets. a ban on gun ownership for people accused of domestic violence crimes and expanded background checks . the bill on background checked is headed to the governor. a gunman opened fire on a theater last december in aurora. big changes are happening. so far at the state level. at least in places with democratic control of both chamecha chambers as well as democratic governors. we will see what happens at the national level in washington. you can watch this space for more updates. we will be right back.