Donna's Law for Colorado
Voluntary Do-Not-Sell Firearms Waiver for Prevention of Suicide
Donna's Law for Colorado is a voluntary, confidential and fully reversible self-exclusion tool that individuals can utilize to restrict themselves from a firearm purchase. In other words, it is legislation that allows individuals to voluntarily add themselves to a do-not-sell list to prevent a firearm purchase before a time of crisis or significant change in their lives.
Donna's Law was signed into law on June 2, 2025. A grassroots movement is now raising funds to implement the online portal for people to enroll in the do-not-sell list maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
We Need Your Help!
Our fundraising efforts are crucial in covering the fiscal costs of $215,000.
Your donation of any size will support the development of the
do-not-sell firearms online portal managed by the
Colorado Department of Public Safety.
$70,300
$215,000
What is Donna's Law?
Donna's Law is a voluntary, self-registry prohibition to gun sales for those who choose to create self-defense against gun suicide. If one chooses to reverse their registration, they would be given a waiting period of 30 days.
On June 26, 2018, Donna Nathan used her phone to search “gun stores in New Orleans.” She then drove from her home to a nearby gun store. Despite her recent voluntary inpatient mental health stays, in just minutes, she was able to purchase the only gun she would ever own. She paid for the gun and a box of bullets drove to the Tree of Life in Audubon Park and shot herself.
While this won't prevent every suicide, it could have prevent many others.
By donating in support of Donna’s Law, you can save lives and make a difference in our community.
The Problem
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Unexpected health crises and stressful life events can affect anyone, and recovery may take weeks or months. Purchasing a firearm during such times greatly increases the risk of suicide.
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Colorado has had the 13th highest rate of gun suicide and was 8th in the nation for the overall number of suicides. When a firearm is used in a suicide attempt, there isn’t an opportunity for a “second chance” since it is nearly always lethal (9 out of 10 die).
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In 2023, 70% of all firearm deaths in Colorado were self-inflicted and nearly 80% of Colorado veterans who died by suicide in 2023 used firearms.
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Surviving one suicide attempt makes all the difference. Approximately 90% of survivors of serious suicide take advantage of the second chance at life and do not ultimately die by suicide in subsequent attempts.
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Research shows that delaying access to firearms significantly reduces gun suicides without increasing non-gun suicides.
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In one survey, almost half of individuals receiving psychiatric treatment said they would voluntarily restrict their own ability to purchase firearms.
Your Contribution Can Save Lives.
We can make this a reality.
What's the Solution?
By voluntarily and confidentially making the decision to suspend access to a firearm before a big life stressor or a crisis occurs, individuals can significantly decrease the risk of firearm suicide. Donna's Law will allow people to "opt-in" to a do-not-sell list with the NICS background check system so they can protect themselves and their community from the trauma of firearm suicide.
It is a fully reversible decision after 30 days.
Why 30 Days?
30 days provides time for a crisis to pass and for a person to get support. 30 days gives an individual time to ensure they are healthy, both physically and cognitively, and that they can demonstrate safe and responsible firearm ownership.
Getting through a period of crisis is critical to
preventing gun suicide.
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