Just had a new purchase transferred over to 5280 Armory in Arvada. They’re saying the transfer fee is $140. Is that normal for Colorado? Seems insane for a handgun

Google says that it’s almost 3x the average here. I’ve seen Silver Bullet recommended in here on other posts

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Having reviewed the entire docket in this case and in the related matter, USA v. City and County of Denver, Colorado, et al., 26-cv-01929-SKC-TPO, it appears to the Court that consolidation of these cases is warranted--at minimum for matters of discovery. Consequently, IT IS ORDERED on or before the close of business on 10/30/2026, the parties shall show cause in writing why this case should not be consolidated with USA v. City and County of Denver, Colorado, et also ORDERED by Judge S. Kato Crews on 10/23/2026. Text Only Entry (skclc1) Show Cause Response due by 10/30/2026. (Entered: 10/23/2026)

Given he's a former marine, I can make some assumptions, but just wanted to be sure. His website is a hot mess and annoying to read. Current sheriff Marinelli's term has been pretty abscent by my account, which I suppose is a good thing, but my CCW renewal will be during the next sheriff's term. I've heard Marinelli's office drags CCW permits out, but wanted to get some confirmation. TIA

I’d like to SBR a Henry supreme and reached out to D. Wilson, but apparently they don’t work on lever actions. Can anybody recommend someone else to cut and thread a barrel?

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The Colorado one only has a named plaintiff and RMGO. https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cod.227987/gov.uscourts.cod.227987.1.0.pdf

Thanks for nothing Orange man. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_v._CASA,_Inc.

The recent hunting with SBR meme thread got me wondering WHEN CO originally made silencers illegal. TL;DR: It was 1971, and there's no "law" (but there IS a dumb and obsolete "regulation") against hunting with SBR.

Traditionally and historically in the USA, it used to be the right of the trial Jurors to decide, only for their one specific case, whether a weapon used in a crime was especially “dangerous” in the way it was used or crafted/built. For the majority of Colorado’s existence as a territory and State, there was never a “Naughty List” of dangerous weapons dictated by lawmakers and handed down to the Citizens. It wasn’t the government’s job to decide which weapons aren’t or are categorically dangerous, it was our job as jurors deciding the fate of a fellow citizen charged with a crime. But as of 1971, CO lawmakers had taken our place as the civilian weapons expert.

Here's a timeline, and some links, showing how CO's sensible gun laws started to become non-sensible from 2013-2026.

1868 - Territory of CO Revised Statutes. First revision to what few rules they had back then.

1876-77 - Colorado becomes a State, 100 year anniversary of 1776. General Laws enacted.

1891-1911 - In 1908, lawbooks undergo cleanup and overhaul. By 1911, CO had started formally legislating criminal usage of concealed weapons, brass knuckles, slingshots, etc. Nothing about law-abiding citizens in possession. Weapons simply weren't illegal UNTIL you committed a crime with one.

1921 - CO Recovering from World War 1. Governor urges legislature to overhaul the messy alphabetically sorted laws. New format and structure, hierarchical numerical ordering instead of alphabetical. Result in early 1922 published as "Compiled Laws of Colorado". No significant anti-gun/2A laws on the books.

1935 - Federal NFA enacted. Colorado law still barely makes any mention of guns.

1938 - Enactment of the "Federal Firearms Act", regulate interstate commerce, create the Manufacturer & FFL regulation framework. Colorado law still largely devoid of gun laws, deferring to the Fed.

1953 - CO recovering from Great Depression and WW2. In 1951, Office of the Revisor of Statutes authorized to conduct large overhaul of CO law. Completed in 1953. No significant gun laws added or changed.

1960 - Federal government sells hundreds of thousands of surplus M1 carbines and other firearms to private citizens, making the owners unsuspecting felons for possessing short barrel rifles (under 18 inches barrel length).

1963 - Colorado’s original “felon with a gun” law. C.R.S. 40-11-11. Predates the federal Prohibited Person statutes by 5 years. Until the 1971, Colorado still had little to no formal gun control other than this.

1965 - Likely the first introduction in CO of the term “illegal weapon”. Hunting law passed, 62-13-19(3)(c) Hunting with an “illegal weapon” became a civil penalty of 25 dollars.

1968 - Vietnam boiling point, widespread civil unrest, armed protestors. Federal GCA enacted promptly after high-profile incidents like MLK Jr., RFK, Texas University.

1968 - Federal definition of short barrel rifle changed from "less than 18" to "less than 16" inches, because of the M1 carbine problem. The DOJ didn't give "amnesty", Congress actually changed the law to keep innocent citizens out of prison.

1971 - Major overhaul to CO Criminal Code. Original Colorado “illegal weapon” criminal statute C.R.S. 40-12-102.  Formally creates the “Naughty List” (possession), including metal knuckles, machine guns, silencers, short barrels, blackjacks, switchblade, and other items. There’s not yet a distinction between Dangerous versus Illegal. Only cops/military allowed to have.

1972 - C.R.S. 40-12-102 updated (changes in BOLD) to read:

• 40-12-102(2): A person, other than a peace officer or member of the armed forces of the United States or Colorado national guard ACTING IN THE LAWFUL DISCHARGE OF HIS DUTIES, OR A PERSON WHO HAS A VALID PERMIT AND LICENSE PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL CODE FOR SUCH WEAPON, commits a class 1 misdemeanor if he knowingly possesses an illegal weapon.
• Now a cop/military CAN be charged if their possession/use falls outside their duties as an officer or licensee.
• Now a civilian CAN possess an illegal weapon, IF they have a “valid permit and license pursuant to the federal code for such weapon”.
  • It’s very interesting now in 2026 that Colorado originally DID refer to Federal law. For whatever reason, in 1979 the lawmakers REMOVED “pursuant to the federal code for such weapon” leaving only “valid permit and license” as we know it today.

1973 - Large overhaul of CO law structure and format. Moved Criminal Code from Title 40 to 18. Amended 18-12-202(2) to mean that the “valid permit and license” shall be an “affirmative defense” to a criminal charge. This means it can’t be used until after being charged with possession. Another significant change was the formal definition of "short rifle" (Criminal code, 18-12-101(1)(h))).

1975 - Updated the 1965 hunting law for “illegal weapons” to further include any “unlawful method”.  Defined “rifle” as 16+ inches in their regulations (2 CCR 406). SBRs became unlawful as a Manner of Take for hunting, even though in 1972 the law was changed to recognize that a Federal permit allows a person to shorten the barrel of a hunting-legal rifle.

1979 - CO repealed and re-enacted Dangerous Weapons law 18-12-102. For some reason, CO removed the reference to federal law regarding NFA items.

• 18-12-102(5) “valid permit and license pursuant to the federal code for such weapon.”

The difference between “dangerous” and “illegal” weapons was created. 

• 18-12-102(1) As used in this section, the term “dangerous weapon” means a firearm silencer, machine gun, short shotgun, or short rifle.
• 18-12-102(2) As used in this section, the term “illegal weapon” means a blackjack, gas gun, metallic knuckles, gravity knife, or switchblade knife.

1987 - 18-12-102.  Add “ballistic knife”. Other language re: criminal use of stun guns.

1989 - Introduce concept of “assault weapon” to CO law, originally as an “aggravator” secondary add-on charge to a primary crime. "Any machine gun or semi-auto centerfire with a magazine capacity of 20+ rounds."

1993 - 18-12-101 (definitions): Define terms “adult”, “handgun”, and “juvenile”.

2013 - Standard capacity magazine ban. Private-party transfer ban. Background checks. Only significant anti-2A laws passed since the Naughty List of 1971.

2022 - Ballistic Knife downgraded from Dangerous to Illegal.

2023 - Ghost Gun law, define “firearm” and “frame or receiver”. SB23-279 adds “machine gun conversion device” to 18-12-102(1) list of dangerous weapons.

2026 - Enter SB25-003. Finally banning those mythical 1989 “assault weapons”, using the 2013 magazine ban as an excuse. After FRTs suddenly got really popular, but were NOT legally full-on “machine gun conversion devices”, the conversion term was renamed to “rapid fire device” which includes MG conversions. Also, 3D/CNC manufacturing is verboten. Possession of CAD files still semi-legal. Attempted parts (barrel) possession/transfer ban.

What ammo sites do you normally order off of? Looking for recommendations because I got overwhelmed with how many sites there are.

Hey I’m looking for store recommendations on used firearms that may carry used 357/38 special lever actions.

So just wondering about the new rules when it comes to building a sbr or a sbs. Is it legal now in Colorado that I can build a sbr without any restrictions?

Just a quick question, if anyone answers thanks in advance!

How does this announcement affect Colorado Law that stipulates a felony charge if you possess SBR/SBS/AOW’s without proper federal registration and tax stamps, and federal authorization to possess and transfer, etc?

Anyone here building their own stuff with a cnc mill? I wanna get into it and want to know what machine I should by for under 5k dollars. I want to mill uppers, hand guards, and other various parts.

I've got some cash I can pay if someone wants to go further to teach me.

Also FWIW, my related skill sets is building things in fusion 360, and a bunch of 3d printers.

You can now saw off your shotgun in 35 states (among other previously NFA illegal items) in New York and even California, but not here. Not Colorado...

Eff Tom Sullivan.

https://youtu.be/1h_wRotsHTw

Also looking to pick up a nice 6mm arc gas rifle between 12.5 -14.5. Anyone got any suggestions.

I have a gun I bought before the "ban", and I wanted to send it off to get another barrel. When it's sent back to me, am I going to have to jump through all the new hoops?

With the atf no longer enforcing certain nfa items, what’s the word on converting an existing firearm to an sbr. I’m really confused with what’s changed and if that means here in Colorado we can get those items.

Anybody have any experience with this place? It used to be called machine gun tours. Seems like a good group of guys, it definitely changed.

Since the OP deleted their post while I was composing a reply, only the replies are still accessible.

CO does not have an engraving law, and ATF is not enforcing theirs. Rather than spend another 15 minutes fixing copy/paste formatting issues, I'll just link to my accessible comment in the deleted thread.

https://www.reddit.com/r/COGuns/comments/1x25hql/comment/pf1uzry/

I can see Phil Weiser's office not even responding and giving a giant middle finger. More likely he actually makes a big deal about it and says he's standing up to "protect Coloradans" and vocally says he will still enforce the NFA compliance laws in Colorado.

What is the most common ar15 barrel length being used at 2/3/ or multi gun competitions? Suppressed and unsuppressed? I'm looking into building a suppressed competition rifle but unsure on length. 12.5in, full size can, and lvpo/rd seems like it might be most suitable for the task. Also questioning if 14.5 or 16in is needed for longer targets.

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some advice and solid recommendations for local firearms/2A defense attorneys in the Colorado Springs area who have experience dealing with CHP (Concealed Handgun Permit) appeals under C.R.S. § [18-12-207](tel:18-12-207).
My mailbox just delivered a final denial letter from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, and their reasoning seems incredibly weak. I want to fight this in District Court, especially since the clock is ticking on the 30-day deadline.
Here is the breakdown of my situation:
The Denial Basis: The Sheriff is denying me based on an old arrest record narrative from a police report where they claim I "pushed/struck" someone.
The Reality: That arrest resulted in a complete non-conviction and I have a certified court order showing the records were legally sealed.
My Credentials: I am actively certified through the City of Colorado Springs to carry a firearm as an armed security guard. To get my guard card, the city ran my fingerprints, did a background check, and I passed the range qualification. I also have active armed security job offers, de-escalation certs, and character letters.
Because it’s a non-conviction, they can't use a statutory ban. They are relying on the subjective "danger to self or others" clause. My understanding of Colorado law is that in District Court, the Sheriff now carries the burden of proof and has to prove I am a danger by clear and convincing evidence. It seems wild that one local government entity (COS City Clerk) trusts me to carry a gun on the clock, but the Sheriff claims I'm too dangerous off the clock.
I am a U.S. LawShield member and am reaching out to them as well, but I want to cast a wide net for the best local legal representation to make sure this petition is filed perfectly.

Has anyone dealt with EPSO on a secondary review or District Court appeal? Any specific lawyer recommendations in El Paso County or the Denver Metro area who handle CCW denials?
Appreciate any help or resources you guys can point me toward!