Who we are
This site is run by Colorado residents who are not attorneys. We read bills, statutes, and agency guidance ourselves and write up what we find because we wanted this information in one place and in plain language. That's the whole operation. Nothing on this site is produced, reviewed, or approved by a licensed attorney unless a specific post says otherwise.
This is not legal advice
Nothing on this website—including any post, page, comment, email, or other communication from us—constitutes legal advice. Reading this site, commenting on it, or contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship of any kind. If you need advice about your specific situation, a specific firearm, or a specific transaction, talk to a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. General information about a law is not a substitute for individualized legal counsel, and we are not qualified to give you the latter.
Some of what we publish is our interpretation
Where a statute is ambiguous, we say so—but we want to be direct about it here too. Some posts on this site advance a specific reading of language that is genuinely unclear, that no court has ruled on, and that no state agency has issued formal guidance addressing. We flag this kind of content when we publish it, but we're repeating it here because it matters: our interpretation could be wrong. A different reading could turn out to be the correct one. Don't treat our analysis as a safe harbor, and don't make a decision with legal consequences—buying, building, selling, or transferring a firearm—based solely on something you read here.
Accuracy, completeness, and currency
We try to get things right and to cite primary sources—the bill text, the Colorado Revised Statutes, and official agency guidance—wherever we can. Firearms law in Colorado is actively changing. SB25-003 is currently the subject of pending federal litigation in Del Toro v. Polis, and a court ruling could alter or block parts of the law with little notice. The state's guidance on which firearms qualify as specified semiautomatic firearms is explicitly non-final and is reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis. Agency practices, forms, fees, and processes can change without a formal announcement.
Because of this, anything on this site can become outdated the moment we publish it, and we don't guarantee that any post reflects the current state of the law by the time you're reading it. Always confirm current requirements against the primary source before acting. We link to underlying statutes, bill text, and agency pages so you can do that.
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This site and its content are provided “as is,” without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that any information here is free of errors or omissions.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim liability for any loss, damage, or legal consequence—direct, indirect, incidental, or otherwise—arising from your use of, reliance on, or inability to use this site or its content. Your use of this site is at your own risk.
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Talk to a professional
For legal questions specific to your circumstances, consult a Colorado-licensed attorney. For questions about the eligibility card, safety course, or purchase process, contact your county sheriff's office, Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Firearms Safety Program, or the Department of Revenue's Firearms Dealer Division directly.