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DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama addresses the crowd during a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW24030 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama speaking to uniformed officers community leaders at the Denver Police Academy calling for Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature to pass stronger gun-control laws April 03, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_JA27758 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama greets Terry and Tom Sullivan following forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. Sullivan's son, Alex, was killed in the Aurora theater shooting, July 20, 2012. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW24352 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama greets Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper after speaking to uniformed officers and community leaders at the Denver Police Academy calling for Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature to pass stronger gun-control laws. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_JA28226 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama talks with State Representative Rhonda Fields (D-Aurora) following a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW24229 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama greets law enforcement officers following a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW10321 )

AURORA, CO- APRIL 3: Guests invited to Buckley Air Force base take pictures as President Barack Obama arrives in Aurora, CO aboard Air Force One at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, CO on April 3, 2013. The president traveled to Colorado to meet with local law enforcement officials and community leaders to discuss the new gun control measures that the state has put in place including loopholes in the back round check system. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd04OBAMAGUNS_HHR )

AURORA, CO- APRIL 3: President Barack Obama jogs to greet invited guests at Buckley Air Force base take after arriving in Aurora, CO aboard Air Force One at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, CO on April 3, 2013. The president traveled to Colorado to meet with local law enforcement officials and community leaders to discuss the new gun control measures that the state has put in place including loopholes in the back round check system. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd04OBAMAGUNS_HHR )

AURORA, CO- APRIL 3: President Barack Obama shakes hands with invited guests at Buckley Air Force base after arriving in Aurora, CO aboard Air Force One at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, CO on April 3, 2013. The president traveled to Colorado to meet with local law enforcement officials and community leaders to discuss the new gun control measures that the state has put in place including loopholes in the back round check system. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd04OBAMAGUNS_HHR )

AURORA, CO- APRIL 3: President Barack Obama waves good by to the invited guests at Buckley Air Force base after arriving in Aurora, CO aboard Air Force One at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, CO on April 3, 2013. The president traveled to Colorado to meet with local law enforcement officials and community leaders to discuss the new gun control measures that the state has put in place including loopholes in the back round check system. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd04OBAMAGUNS_HHR )

AURORA, CO- APRIL 3: President Barack Obama heads towards Denver in his limo after arriving in Aurora, CO aboard Air Force One at Buckley Air Force Base on April 3, 2013. The president traveled to Colorado to meet with local law enforcement officials and community leaders to discuss the new gun control measures that the state has put in place including loopholes in the back round check system. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd04OBAMAGUNS_HHR )

AURORA, CO- APRIL 3: Guests invited to Buckley Air Force base take pictures as President Barack Obama arrives in Aurora, CO aboard Air Force One at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, CO on April 3, 2013. The president traveled to Colorado to meet with local law enforcement officials and community leaders to discuss the new gun control measures that the state has put in place including loopholes in the back round check system. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd04OBAMAGUNS_HHR )

AURORA, CO- APRIL 3: Guests invited to Buckley Air Force base take pictures as President Barack Obama arrives in Aurora, CO aboard Air Force One at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, CO on April 3, 2013. The president traveled to Colorado to meet with local law enforcement officials and community leaders to discuss the new gun control measures that the state has put in place including loopholes in the back round check system. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd04OBAMAGUNS_HHR )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: Law enforcement officers await the arrival of President Barack Obama before a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW23736 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama is flanked by Denver Police Chief, Robert White, left, and Sandy Phillips during a round table discussion at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. The meeting took place before a forum with law enforcement officials and community leaders. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW23848 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama during a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW23891 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama, center is joined by (l-r) Senator Michael Bennet, Denver Police Chief, Robert White and Sandy and Lonnie Phillips during a round table discussion at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. The meeting took place before a forum with law enforcement officials and community leaders. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW19801 )

DENVER, CO - APRIL 3: Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith speaks to a crowd. Sheriffs from around the state gathered to speak out against gun control before President Barack Obama was set to give a speech at the Denver Police Academy about a mile away. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( CD04SHERIFFS__ADO9070 )

DENVER, CO - APRIL 3: Pro-gun supporters protest during a speech by Barack Obama during a speech at the Denver Police Academy. Both sides gathered outside of the complex to share their respective views. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( CD04SHERIFFS__ADO6979 )

DENVER, CO - APRIL 3: Jon Mackomber carries a flag as he and David Griffith walk towards a a gathering of Colorado sheriffs. Sheriffs from around the state gathered to speak out against gun control before President Barack Obama was set to give a speech at the Denver Police Academy about a mile away. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( CD04SHERIFFS__ADO8983 )

DENVER, CO - APRIL 3: Shane Picker, 6, holds a sign protesting Barack Obama during a speech by the president during a speech at the Denver Police Academy. Both sides gathered outside of the complex to share their respective views. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( CD04SHERIFFS__ADO6975 )

DENVER, CO - APRIL 3: Sheriffs from around the state gathered to speak out against gun control before President Barack Obama was set to give a speech at the Denver Police Academy about a mile away. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( CD04SHERIFFS__ADO6932 )

DENVER, CO - APRIL 3: A pro-gun supporter mocks anti-gun protestors during a speech by Barack Obama during a speech at the Denver Police Academy. Both sides gathered outside of the complex to share their respective views. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( CD04SHERIFFS__ADO9106 )

DENVER, CO - APRIL 3: Sheriffs arrive at the podium to address the crowd. Sheriffs from around the state gathered to speak out against gun control before President Barack Obama was set to give a speech at the Denver Police Academy about a mile away. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( CD04SHERIFFS__ADO9033 )

DENVER, CO - APRIL 3: From left to right, Wade Jahnke, 7, Sam Pozzetta, 6, Avarie Jahnke, 9, and Sophia Pozzetta, 10, stand on the fence of Bill Roberts School to get a better view as Barack Obama's motorcade leaves after a speech at the Denver Police Academy. Both sides gathered outside of the complex to share their respective views. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( CD04SHERIFFS__ADO6999 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama speaking to uniformed officers community leaders at the Denver Police Academy calling for Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature to pass stronger gun-control laws April 03, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_JA16974 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama addresses the crowd during a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW10083 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: Gov. John Hickenlooper listens to President Barack Obama during a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised Hickenlooper and lawmakers for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW10140 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: Law enforcement officers listen to President Barack Obama during a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW24016 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama addresses the crowd during a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW19914 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan, and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) listen to President Barack Obama during a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW24084 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: Fire fighters and law officers wait for President Barack Obama to speak to uniformed officers and community leaders at the Denver Police Academy calling for Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature to pass stronger gun-control laws. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_JA27074 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: Officers clap as President Barack Obama speaks to uniformed officers and community leaders at the Denver Police Academy calling for Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature to pass stronger gun-control laws. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_JA28156 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama addresses the crowd during a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW10112 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: Jane Dougherty listens to President Barack Obama during a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. The siblings sister, Mary Sherlach, was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW10269 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama embraces Siblings (l-r) Sue Connors and Jane Dougherty following a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. The siblings sister, Mary Sherlach, was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW24326 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama embraces Tom Sullivan following forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. Sullivan's son, Alex, was killed in the Aurora theater shooting, July 20, 2012. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW24365 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama talks with State Representative Rhonda Fields (D-Aurora) following a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW24221 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama greets law enforcement officers following a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW10288 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama greets law enforcement officers following a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW24378 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: Denver Police Chief Robert White prepares to introduce President Barack Obama at a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW19852 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates talks with the media following a forum with President Barack Obama at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW24453 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: Colorado State Rep Rhonda Fields talks to the press before President Barack Obama speaks to uniformed officers and community leaders at the Denver Police Academy calling for Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature to pass stronger gun-control laws. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_JA16568 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: President Barack Obama greets the crowd following a forum at the Denver Police Academy in Denver, CO April 03, 2013. In his first trip to Colorado since his re-election, President Obama urged Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature and quickly pass stronger gun-control laws. During the meeting with law enforcement officials and community leaders, Obama praised lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper for passing some of the nation's strongest gun-control measures after the shootings in Aurora and at a Connecticut elementary school. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_CFW_CW24241 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: Carole Bell of Centennial talking to Colorado State Rep Rhonda Fields while carrying photograph of her son Christopher who was accidentally killed by a rifle shot when he was 14 in the early 80's. An unaccompanied 15 year old boy was hunting rabbits on a golf course when he hit Christopher. President Barack Obama is about to speak to uniformed officers and community leaders at the Denver Police Academy calling for Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature to pass stronger gun-control laws. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_JA16809 )

DENVER, CO. - APRIL 03: Colorado State Rep Rhonda Fields is hugged by State Sen. Morgan Carroll when they meet before President Barack Obama speaks to uniformed officers and community leaders at the Denver Police Academy calling for Congress to act more like the state's Democratic-controlled legislature to pass stronger gun-control laws. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( OBAMAGUNS_JA16459 )

AURORA, CO- APRIL 3: President Barack Obama waves before boarding Air Force One as he leaves Aurora, CO on April 3, 2013. The president traveled to Colorado to meet with local law enforcement officials and community leaders to discuss the new gun control measures that the state has put in place including loopholes in the back round check system. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd04OBAMAGUNS_HHR )

AURORA, CO- APRIL 3: A member of the advanced security team for President Barack Obama waits as Air Force One gets ready for take-off at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, CO on April 3, 2013. The president traveled to Colorado to meet with local law enforcement officials and community leaders to discuss the new gun control measures that the state has put in place including loopholes in the back round check system. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd04OBAMAGUNS_HHR )

AURORA, CO- APRIL 3: A member of the advanced security team for President Barack Obama gets blasted by the large gusts generated by as Air Force One as it gets ready for take-off at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, CO on April 3, 2013. The president traveled to Colorado to meet with local law enforcement officials and community leaders to discuss the new gun control measures that the state has put in place including loopholes in the back round check system. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd04OBAMAGUNS_HHR )