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In today's Newsbreak, Editorial Director of Lawyers.com Betsy Kim provides a round-up of developments in state gun laws. Colorado, the scene of last year's horrific movie massacre, has limited ammunition magazines to 15 rounds. The state is also expanding background checks to private and online sales. A majority of Colorado sheriffs have signed onto a lawsuit that opposes these measures. Don't pick a fight in a bar in North Carolina, because the law allows people with gun permits to bring concealed guns into restaurants where alcohol is served. The law goes into effect on Oct. 1. The new law expands the places where concealed weapons are allowed to include parks, bars and restaurants that serve booze. Restaurants, however, can post signs prohibiting guns. In Alabama, a new law allows people with concealed carry permits to keep guns locked in their cars, while at work. Hunters with licenses can also keep their unloaded rifles and shotguns locked in their car in employee lots. Often referred to as the "guns in the parking lot" law, it applies even when employers prohibit bringing firearms to work. Finally, following George Zimmerman's trial for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, Florida lawmakers will hold a hearing in the fall on the state's "Stand Your Ground" law. For weeks, protesters had demonstrated at the Capitol in Tallahassee. The legislative committee will look at whether the law should be clarified and if it's being administered fairly. But Governor Rick Scott, Senate President Don Gaetz and House Speaker Will Weatherford have rejected calls for a special legislative session to repeal the law. Watch Betsy's full video report and keep checking in to Lawyers.com. We'll keep you informed on the latest news in gun control and the Second Amendment.