Updated July 21, 2026 Colorado’s new Firearms Safety System has created a lot of confusion about what applicants must do before they can take the required course and purchase a covered firearm. After submitting my own Colorado Firearms Safety System application, I discovered that the online application is only the first step. Applicants must still…
Colorado SSF Resources, Firearm List and Application Guide Colorado’s Specified Semiautomatic Firearm program takes effect August 1, 2026. This guide brings the official application process, firearm guidance, sheriff requirements, training information and useful tracking resources together in one place. Information about Colorado’s new Specified Semiautomatic Firearm program is spread among Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the…
Colorado 4 Hour vs 12 Hour Firearms Safety Course: Which One Will You Need? One of the biggest questions about Colorado’s new Specified Semiautomatic Firearm (SSF) program is simple: Will you need the 4 hour course or the 12 hour course? The answer may depend on your Hunter Education status and eligibility pathway. Colorado 4…
Can Police Search Your Car Just Because You Have a Gun? A firearm in a vehicle may create officer safety concerns, but it does not automatically mean the police have probable cause to search everything in the car. Colorado Gun in Car Search Laws matter. Many gun owners believe that if an officer learns there…
Colorado Specified Semiautomatic Firearm FAQ The Colorado Specified Semiautomatic Firearm (SSF) program begins August 1, 2026, and has already created questions, confusion, and rumors. This page answers common questions about the new program, possible training paths, testing requirements, Hunter Education exemptions, and the purchase process as it is currently understood. Information may change as Colorado…
Who Needs Colorado SSF Training — And Who Does NOT? One of the biggest questions about Colorado’s new firearms safety law is simple: Will YOU need the training? Not every firearm owner is affected. Not every firearm is included. This page explains what is currently understood. Colorado’s Specified Semiautomatic Firearm (SSF) program begins August 1,…
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