r/COGuns

Okay I've got a weird question. Please bear with me... Obviously say open carrying a long gun in the cities is probably going to get you judged. A lot. But say you are traveling by motorcycle. Maybe you are going target shooting, small game hunting, Hunting birds, or just going on a multi-day camping trip.. What can you say would be some (weird situations) you may run into.. if you wanted to bring a long gun along? Say, going into grocery store/walmart for some food/ supplies, going to the bathroom (anywhere really gas station/ Walmart).

I'm sure hunters in small towns either leave their rifles in the vehicle, or bring them inside.. Is there any advice you can give? I enjoy doing the things I mentioned, but with a motorcycle, you really can't leave a long gun on your motorcycle; it might even freak people out more seeing it left unattended (locked up) vs it being on your back.

Here are the long guns I have

1. 10/22
2. AR15
3. Mossberg 500
4. bolt action 308.

I am looking at expanding and was curious. If I purchase a complete lower, since the ATF considers this to be THE firearm, could I purchase a few complete lowers before the August deadline and be with in the law and add the uppers later? Hope that makes sense. There are a few pieces that are more than I'd like to spend, but can justify it if I can buy the lowers now, and have them grandfathered in?

Let’s just be super clear. This entire process isn’t just gay, it’s big gay. And if there’s a loophole, I’ll find them and promote them.

Excluding the wave of “this is unconstitutional” or “I’ll go across state lines.” Comments.. because unless there’s something significant that happens on the federal level.. this is going to go into effect and it’s something we as gun stores are going to have to work around and within to stay in business.

For the argument of crossing state lines.. we don’t know to what level 18 U.S.C. 922(b)(2) will be in effect. Especially considering the current ATF’s position of new rules.

If you’re unfamiliar with that law, it’s a federal level law that states out of state FFL’s must fully comply with the legal conditions of sale in both states.

If they are required to follow it.. going across state lines won’t be a thing. That’s something that should also be abolished, agreed. But. It’s another piece of the puzzle.

Again. This is polis taking back shots on the balcony of the capital gay. But.. here we are.

We know the DOW fee is $50 dollars or so. We don’t know what the sheriffs departments or name-based checks will charge yet.

The question I have for people is this:

What do you expect the 4 hour course to be?

What do you expect the 12 hour course to be?

What do you expect a blended CHP with 4 hour course to be? (6 hours roughly, with 2 left for live fire to meet the 8)

Current state averages for CHP are 200-300. That’s 8 hours.

Current state NRA BASIC pistol (which is close to the format/time of the full 12 hour) is 175-250.

An average 1 day rifle or pistol class is $250 or so.

It seems to be a huge spectrum. Lmk.

I currently live in Denver County and moving to a neighboring county. Do I need to just notify the sheriffs office that my address has changed? Curious to know what other necessary steps I need to take

The list is a joke and seems to be made by AI and people who are clueless.

It includes such scary guns as the Q Fix and Mini Fix, and a metric ton of 22 LR guns that should be exempt.

They made sure to include two of the rarest rifles in the US as well. The FAMAS F-1 (100 to 200 imported) and Dragonov SVD (less than 100 imported).

After seeing some of the choices in the ban list published a few days ago, I parsed the draft PDF and threw together a website to make it easier to search through the 800+ firearms: SB25003.com

I randomly have 4 boxes of 5.45x39 ammo I purchased 6 years ago that I never really bought a gun for. Are gun shows really the only place to get rid of these since pawn shops will rip me off for them?

I haven't used a shotgun in over a decade. I'm just looking for a recommendation for somewhere I might go shoot some flying clays. Back in the day I was better than decent at shooting trap.

I finally got approved for my CHP in denver county recently and figured I would share the timeline for fellow denverites that are interested in seeing how long it takes:

3/14/26 - Took 8hr CHP certification course and applied for permit online that night.

Originally, the earliest appt available for fingerprinting was in September (6 months out from applying). However i kept checking the available appointment slots every couple days and kept finding earlier ones and eventually rescheduled for June, then May, then finally found one in late april.

4/29/26 - went for the appt and got fingerprints and picture taken

5/13/26 - got the email that my application was approved

5/18/26 - received my permit in the mail.

All in all, it was about 64 days.

Hey I’m looking for decent pricing on getting Nfa engraving done for a few firearms but I don’t want to spend a fortune gettting them done any one have some decent cheap places around co or other county’s near.?

https://sbg.colorado.gov/sites/sbg/files/documents/Specified%20Semiautomatic%20Firearms_Working%20Document_DRAFT_05.15.2026.pdf

Not listed are nearly all "traditional" handguns, it's mostly AR patterned, PCC, and similar "scary looking" guns, but the CCP, VP70, DEagle XIX, Kel Tec PR 5.7 were all on the list.

Much of the rest of the list is as people here expected. Crazy, but not surprising to see the Benelli R1 and Browning MK4 hunter, and similar.

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Active duty, templated to move to Colorado about a year after the new law goes into effect

Im aware what I own currently is grandfathered in.

What about guns I buy AFTER the law goes into effect but BEFORE I move into the state. Is there any hoops to jump through with those firearms or am I good to just bring them with me like the “grandfathered” firearms?

Since I maintain residency in another state while I would be stationed in CO, is there something preventing me from going to my state of residence and buying firearms there before coming back to CO? The selling and buying party would both be of that state and the transfer completed outside the state of CO so from an initial glance it seems like a good way to avoid the BS during my stay in CO

Im a sucker for references so if someone can cite any sections of the bill relevant to this situation I would appreciate it!

Thanks guys!

EDIT - Talked to CBI this afternoon, they said my record was fixed and I should be good to go. Went and bought a Shield X, just got off the phone with them, and my background check went through. I am honestly shocked it went this quickly.

Yesterday Polis actually granted my pardon.
Does anyone have any idea about how long it will take all the various government databases to update, so that I'm able to pass a background check? I'm gonna call CBI on Monday and see if they have any ETA, but hoping maybe someone has some personal experience with this that they can share.

As the title says. Any help is appreciated.

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Is RMGO compromised? The rumors swirling around Dudley and RMGO are getting LOUD and they are UGLY.

Word on the street is that several of Dudley’s divorces weren’t caused by the usual drama… but because he’s been keeping a boyfriend housed and hidden out in San Francisco.

And here’s the sick part: the Democrats are salivating over this. They’re leveraging it to COMPROMISE the entire organization from the inside so RMGO starts attacking their own people and eating their own alive. Classic divide-and-conquer. When's the last time RMGO did a recall supported a pro gun candidate vs attacked them and went after the party of guncontrol? Doesn't seem like they are playing for the right team does it ?

Let’s be brutally honest RMGO has become the Southern Poverty Law Center of the gun rights movement. They prey on angry, uninformed patriots, whip them into a frenzy, suck in the donations… and then DO ABSOLUTELY NOTHING with the money except line their own pockets.

Real gun owners and real conservatives are sick of the grift.

Time to expose the frauds and get back to actually protecting our rights instead of playing these sleazy inside games. Maybee this explains why RMGO and their parent org spend their time attacking fellow republicans and why Dudley Brown surrounds himself and hires young impressionable boys because their dictator is compromised.

What are your thoughts? What has RMGO accomplished and where is the money going ?

I found a design for an mp7, and would love to have one, and prison doesnt sound fun. What is the process for making a firearm in colorado? Do i need an ffl or can i have someone with one engrave it to register it? Any advice?

Last time I was camping in Pike National Forest, I planned to go shooting at Kelsey Creek. But I remember when I “arrived,” my map just took me to some random place on the side of the road. I’m going camping in that area again soon, so does anyone have more accurate directions (or even coordinates) of how to get there?

Okay so im 18 and would like to purchase a handgun for general safety and self defense. The only issue is I live in Colorado. For context, on my 18th birthday my friend wanted to gift me a Glock. I thought "Wow this is great! I dont have to buy one anymore!" but after looking at some of the laws im left stuck. My friend is a dual resident of both Colorado and Wyoming. He told me that if I just come up to Wyoming he would just give it to me there as it would be considered a "Private Sale/Gift". I dont actually know if this is legal or would work since the laws are very backwards. Any input on what I should do or how I could make it work would be very helpful! (Also hypothetically, if I just crossed state lines and didnt ship it to an FFL that would be fine, no? since neither state has any registering laws and technically im allowed to possess a handgun in my state)

Hey guys. I’ve done my best to learn about gun safety. I take it very serious. I got my first gun a couple weeks ago. A few days ago i finally got bullets and shot. My aim was high the first day but it was a lot more intense than I thought. Not just my gun but the guns next to me. Today I went back but only lasted 15 mins. I took my time to shoot and was very careful of the Gun. From 15ft away I hit one as a headshot. My other shots hit the paper. But I dint shoot many bullets. Only a few. The gun next to me was so loud. And obviously mine too. I just felt a little overwhelmed so I just left. Would an outdoor fun range work better for me? Or should I get better ear protection? I only used their protection. It I could get the noise to be blocked more I feel I’d be more comfortable. I dint wanna stay when I felt overstimulated so I thought it would be best I left. I shot confidently. Had a good grip. Wasn’t scared of the gun. Just the whole thing was over stimulating. I was very good with the gun. Didn’t have any accidents or point it at anyone. Just getting that out there since I’m new. What should I do to get more comfortable?