Colorado Gun News & Firearms Training Resources
Welcome to HGWTC News, the news and firearms education resource center for Have Gun Will Train Colorado.
Here you’ll find practical information about
Colorado firearm laws,
concealed carry,
firearm safety,
defensive decision-making,
firearms training,
and Colorado’s
Firearms Safety System.
The goal is simple: help Colorado gun owners separate useful information from rumor, understand changing requirements, and make better decisions about firearm ownership, training, and personal protection.
Current Issue
October 2026 Colorado Gun Owner Briefing
The October Colorado Gun Owner Briefing looks at firearm gimmicks and safety, the difference between training and practice, concealed carry renewals, Colorado’s Firearms Safety System, and the 5-Minute Handgun Skills Program.
- I’m Not a Gimmick Guy — When Convenience Gets in the Way of Safety
- Practice Doesn’t Always Make Perfect
- When Should I Take My Concealed Carry Renewal Class?
- SB25-003: Getting Through the Application Process
- Five Minutes Can Make a Difference
Featured Firearms Articles
Start with these HGWTC resources covering concealed carry, firearm safety, handgun skills, defensive decision-making, and current Colorado firearm requirements.
I’m Not a Gimmick Guy
A student arrived at class with a clip attached directly to his handgun instead of a conventional holster. It raises a bigger question: when does convenience get in the way of safety?
Reasonable Handgun Proficiency
Owning and carrying a handgun are not the same as being proficient with it. What level of skill should a responsible handgun owner reasonably maintain?
Before You Press the Trigger…
A defensive firearm decision can unfold in seconds. Learn why positive identification, patience, and asking
“What don’t you know yet?”
can matter as much as marksmanship.
Colorado Firearms Safety System
A step-by-step look at Colorado’s Firearms Safety System application process, including training, background-check requirements, fees, and what applicants should expect.
Draw From the Holster
A safe and efficient draw begins with proper technique. Learn the fundamentals of clearing the garment, establishing a firing grip, presenting the handgun, and reholstering safely.
Firearm Safety Articles
Browse practical articles covering safe firearm handling, defensive mindset, administrative gun handling, real-world incidents, and lessons responsible gun owners can use.
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Colorado Gun Owner Briefing Archive
Previous editions of the Colorado Gun Owner Briefing remain available below. Each issue includes firearm-law updates, training information, safety topics, and practical information for Colorado gun owners.
September 2026
Choosing a carry gun and holster, why a carry gun may not be the best gun to learn on, SB25-003, and the 5-Minute Handgun Skills Program.
August 2026
Before You Press the Trigger, Firearms Safety System updates, firearm safety, training information, and more.
July 2026
Colorado ammunition-law changes, open carry versus menacing, administrative gun handling, small carry guns, and Primary Handgun Skills.
June 2026
Vehicle searches, concealed carry renewal reminders, Firearms Safety System developments, and safe firearm handling.
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