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
September 2026 Colorado Gun Owner Briefing
The September Colorado Gun Owner Briefing looks at choosing the right handgun and holster, why a carry gun may not be the best gun to learn on, and what we’re seeing after the first month of Colorado’s SB25-003 Firearms Safety Program.
- Your Carry Gun Isn’t the Gun You Should Learn On
- SB25-003: One Month In
- Don’t Buy a Holster Just for Class
- What’s the Best Gun to Buy?
- 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.
Your Carry Gun Isn’t the Gun You Should Learn On
Small handguns can be excellent concealed carry guns, but the features that make them easy to carry can also make them harder for a new shooter to learn with.
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.
Mistakes New Concealed Carry Permit Holders Make
Getting a concealed handgun permit is only the beginning. Avoid common mistakes involving equipment, training, judgment, firearm handling, and defensive decision-making.
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.
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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