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Colorado Tightens Gun Control Despite Governor's Libertarian Brake

Colorado has shifted sharply anti-gun since the 2012 Aurora theater shooting, passing increasingly restrictive measures. Gov. Jared Polis has blocked some propo

Bearing Arms·10d ago↗ External
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Colorado's Gun Taxes: Price Controls Disguised as Revenue Policy

A columnist argues Colorado's firearm regulations function like cigarette taxes—designed to raise costs and suppress purchases rather than enforce traditional r

Bearing Arms·13d ago↗ External
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Post-Bruen Judges, Lawmakers Openly Defy Supreme Court Gun Rights Ruling

Federal judges strip gun rights via civil orders, restraining orders, and red flag laws without criminal convictions. This derivative disarmament bypasses Bruen

NRA-ILA·14d ago↗ External
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NRA Files Suit Against Denver's Nonresident Carry Ban

The NRA and Colorado State Shooting Association filed suit against Denver over municipal laws that prohibit nonresident visitors from legally carrying handguns

TTAG·25d ago↗ External
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NRA Sues Denver Over Nonresident Handgun Carry Ban

The NRA and Colorado State Shooting Association filed suit in U.S. District Court challenging Denver's prohibition on handgun carry by out-of-state residents. N

NRA-ILA·28d ago↗ External
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Colorado Defends Gun Waiting Period as Bruen Burden Shifts to State

Colorado has pushed through a lot of gun control lately, but questions remain as to just how long any of it will survive. That's especially true after Wolford,

Bearing Arms·32d ago↗ External
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Tenth Circuit Ruling Threatens Maine's 3-Day Gun Waiting Period at SCOTUS

A federal judge in Colorado heard arguments this week on a 3-day waiting period challenge, following the Tenth Circuit's ruling that New Mexico's 7-day waiting

Bearing Arms·32d ago↗ External
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NRA Sues Denver Over Discretionary Gun Permit System Post-Bruen

NRA sues Denver over its discretionary firearm permitting system, arguing it violates the Second Amendment and contradicts the Supreme Court's 2022 Bruen decisi

Duke Firearms Law·33d ago↗ External
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Magpul Increases SAF Legal Fund Support for Second Amendment Litigation

Magpul Industries increased its Platinum partnership contribution to the Second Amendment Foundation on August 24, 2026, expanding funding for constitutional ca

SAF·35d ago↗ External
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Colorado Sheriffs Back NRA Against State Training Mandate

Colorado sheriffs and the NRA defeated a state proposal requiring mandatory firearms training for concealed carry permits. The victory protects gun owners from

Bearing Arms·38d ago↗ External
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Tenth Circuit Kills New Mexico's 7-Day Gun Wait, Eyes Colorado Next

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that New Mexico's 7-day waiting period violates the Second Amendment. The decision raises immediate questions about Col

Bearing Arms·39d ago↗ External
LAW⚡ 8/10
NRA Files Federal Challenge to Colorado's Permit-to-Purchase Law

The NRA has filed suit in federal court to block Colorado's permit-to-purchase requirement, which took effect August 1, 2026. The law requires background checks

TTAG·43d ago↗ External
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Colorado Sheriffs Refuse to Issue Gun Purchase Permit Cards

Multiple Colorado sheriffs, including Montezuma County's Steven Nowlin, are declining to process the state's new Firearms Safety Course Eligibility Card require

Bearing Arms·46d ago↗ External
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Colorado Carry Ban for Non-Residents Faces Federal Court Challenge

A fresh lawsuit challenges Colorado and Denver's restrictions preventing out-of-state residents from legally carrying firearms within their borders, arguing the

Bearing Arms·46d ago↗ External
LAW⚡ 8/10
NRA Challenges Colorado's Semiauto Permit Requirement in Federal Court

The National Rifle Association has joined the legal fight against SB25-003, Colorado’s permit-to-purchase scheme for certain semiautomatic firearms.

NRA-ILA·47d ago↗ External
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Boebert Files Bill to Legalize Cross-State Firearm Shipping

Rep. Lauren Boebert introduced legislation to protect the right to mail firearms, a privilege only recently restored and at risk if anti-gun administrations reg

Bearing Arms·51d ago↗ External
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Colorado's Semiauto Purchase Rules Take Effect August 1

Colorado Parks and Wildlife begins enforcing new semiautomatic firearm purchase requirements on August 1, 2026. Buyers must obtain a training card and pass elig

The Firearm Blog·51d ago↗ External
NEWS
Colorado Gun Sales Spike 264% as New Law Takes Effect

Colorado background checks jumped 264% year-over-year in July as residents rushed to purchase firearms ahead of incoming state legislation. The surge marked ano

TTAG·53d ago↗ External
NEWS
Colorado Gun Transfers Spike 264% as Democrats Rush Permit Rules

Colorado saw 82,103 firearm transfers in July 2026, a 264% jump from July 2025, as buyers rushed ahead of a new permit-to-purchase requirement for AR-15s and se

Bearing Arms·53d ago↗ External
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Colorado Sheriff Refuses New Permit-to-Purchase Scheme for AR-15s

Colorado's August 1 permit-to-purchase law requires sheriffs to issue eligibility cards and mandate 4-12 hour firearms training before AR-15 sales. At least one

Bearing Arms·54d ago↗ External
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Colorado Gun Sales Spike Ahead of Democrat-Backed Restrictions

Colorado gun buyers accelerated purchases ahead of incoming Democratic restrictions, repeating a pattern seen nationwide when legislatures pass new regulations.

Bearing Arms·55d ago↗ External
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Colorado Gun Tax Faces Major Legal Challenge in Court

A Colorado court dealt a significant blow to the state's firearm excise tax, ruling against the state's defense of the levies. The decision raises questions abo

Bearing Arms·60d ago↗ External
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Colorado's Permit-to-Purchase Law Fails to Stop Criminals, Gun Rights Experts Say

Colorado's permit-to-purchase law creates delays and denials for lawful gun buyers while criminals continue acquiring firearms through theft, straw purchases, a

Bearing Arms·63d ago↗ External
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Colorado's Gun Control Overreach Backfires as Public Sentiment Shifts

A Bearing Arms opinion piece questions whether Colorado's gun control measures have overreached, noting the state's shift from pro-gun policies following the Au

Bearing Arms·74d ago↗ External
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Lifetime Gun Ban for Marijuana Users

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in United States v. Hemani that a lifetime firearms prohibition for marijuana users violates the Second Amendment. The Second Amend

SAF·102d ago↗ External
NEWS
2025 Colorado Gun Sales Lowest Since 2014

Colorado gun sales hit a 12-year low in 2025, dropping below 2014 levels despite sustained national demand exceeding 1 million monthly purchases. The decline si

Bearing Arms·123d ago↗ External
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DOJ Now Challenges Colorado Gun Laws in Federal Court

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon launched federal DOJ litigation against Colorado's gun laws, marking the first coordinated federal challenge to state

Bearing Arms·123d ago↗ External
NEWS
Harmeet Dhillon to Newsmax: Colorado Next in Gun Law Fight

Trump administration's Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announced multiple lawsuits targeting state and local gun restrictions, with Colorado next in

Newsmax·124d ago↗ External
NEWS
10th Special Forces Group Runs Ridge Runner Drills at Fort Carson

The 10th Special Forces Group based at Fort Carson, Colorado conducted Ridge Runner training exercises to test specialized equipment and tactical operations. A

The Firearm Blog·129d ago↗ External
NEWS
SCOTUS Gun Watch 4/27/2026

Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to federal prohibition on firearm possession by medical marijuana users. Case involves Colorado man prosecuted under 18 U

Duke Firearms Law·154d ago↗ External