Amid recalls, lawsuits and what will soon be repeal efforts of the state’s new gun-control laws, a broad coalition of activists and family members of gun violence victims congregated Monday to urge state lawmakers to “stand strong.”

“Not one law-abiding citizen will lose his or her firearms to these laws,” Eileen McCarron, president of Colorado Ceasefire, said from the sun-soaked West Steps of the state Capitol.

McCarron’s group — along with national gun-control groups such as Mayors Against Illegal Guns — lobbied in support of state laws passed by Democrats that, among others, limit ammunition magazines to 15 rounds and require universal background checks on all gun sales and transfers.

But in a state renowned for outdoor activities that include hunting and sport shooting, votes in support of those laws have led to the ouster of two southern Colorado state senators. A third recall effort is brewing in Arvada, where recall proponents have until Dec. 3 to submit nearly 18,900 signatures to force a special election of Democratic state Sen. Evie Hudak. Moreover, a lawsuit brought forward by county sheriffs that look to have the laws declared unconstitutional remains pending in federal district court, and Republican lawmakers plan to push for repeals to the laws when the legislative session convenes in January.

McCarron on Monday called the gun lobbies, like the National Rifle Association, “extremists.”

“What’s extreme is the erratical voting records and attacks on the Second Amendment rights of Coloradans,” said Joe Neville, political director of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, which is helping lead the recall of Hudak. “There’s nothing extreme about defending Second Amendment rights, and that’s what we’re doing.”

Tom Sullivan, whose son, Alex, was killed in last year’s Aurora theater shooting, is working to help stave off the recall of Hudak.

“I, as a Coloradan, am proud” of the new gun laws, said Sullivan, noting it has been 69 Fridays since his son was killed in the mass shooting in July 2012. “When I talk with people about my experience, they understand how important it is that we have laws that help to protect us from senseless gun violence. … I will continue in my pursuit to see that other Colorado fathers don’t have to endure the pain that I have.”

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