In a concerning development, Colorado Democrats just launched their most ambitious assault yet on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.
Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 3, which requires permits and mandatory training for purchasing semiautomatic firearms and banning rapid-fire conversion devices.
In response, gun rights organizations are already preparing legal challenges against what many consider an unconstitutional power grab by anti-gun politicians.
The sweeping gun control law, which takes effect August 1, 2026, was railroaded through the Democrat-controlled legislature despite fierce opposition from Second Amendment advocates.
The legislation mandates that Coloradans obtain a “firearms safety course eligibility card” from their county sheriff before purchasing semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines.
Perhaps most concerning to constitutional rights defenders is that sheriffs will have broad discretion to deny permits.
This creates a dangerous system where officials can willingly infringe on citizens’ Second Amendment rights.
The law also completely bans rapid-fire conversion devices like bump stocks and binary triggers, even though the Supreme Court previously overturned similar bans.
The Colorado State Shooting Association (CSSA) has already announced plans to challenge this overreaching legislation in court.
Huey Laugesen of the CSSA didn’t mince words about the political consequences for legislators who supported the bill.
He declared: “Polis might think he’s scoring points with the anti-gun crowd, but as far as we’re concerned, he has just handed us a rallying cry. This fight is far from over, and we’re playing for keeps.”
“We will work tirelessly to replace the bill’s supporters with pro-Second Amendment leaders. Starting with the most electorally vulnerable legislators, we will ensure that Coloradans’ voices are heard at the ballot box. This fight is far from over,” Laugesen added.
Meanwhile, Rocky Mountain Gun Owners executive director Ian Escalante said, “We’re not going to let this law stand, whether it’s through litigation or whether we kick these bastards out and we replace them with people who will repeal it.”
The law creates a de facto gun registry by requiring eligibility cards that are valid for five years and must be renewed for additional purchases.
It mandates up to 12 hours of training that cost around $200, creating another financial barrier for lower-income citizens to exercise their constitutional rights.
While the legislation does not technically ban currently owned firearms, it severely restricts future purchases and imposes harsh penalties for violations.
First-time offenders face a Class 2 misdemeanor, with subsequent violations becoming Class 6 felonies.
Even more troubling, merely possessing a rapid-fire trigger device will be a Class 5 felony, with further violations classified as Class 4 felonies.
The Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County has formally opposed the measure, citing its negative impacts on the local economy and outdoor recreation industry that many rural Coloradans depend on for their livelihoods.
Democrats claim the law aims to reduce gun violence and make Colorado safer, but Second Amendment advocates point out that criminals do not follow gun laws.
The bill is part of a broader gun control agenda being pushed by Colorado Democrats, who have already passed mandatory waiting periods, age restrictions for purchasing firearms, and new gun-storage rules.
