Udall has been a strong advocate for Colorado’s sportsmen and gun owners. In fact, during the gun debates of 2013, he stood up for our rights and opposed an overly broad gun ban. He also stood with the majority of Coloradans and voted for a common-sense step to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill.

His alleged vote on the U.N. treaty came during budget proceedings and, contrary to Coy’s assertions, did not undermine our Second Amendment rights. The treaty itself would have zero effect on U.S. gun sales or policy. It would only bar other countries from exporting weapons to international human rights abusers and criminals abroad.

The U.N. arms trade treaty is a red herring, and warnings of an international gun registry are fodder for wing nuts. Coy and all Coloradans should know better.

Christopher H. Isensee

Durango