Have Gun Will Train Colorado

10/12/2026

BIG NFA NEWS—BUT COLORADO GUN OWNERS NEED TO READ THE FINE PRINT

On October 9, 2026, ATF announced a major nationwide change: it will no longer enforce the federal NFA requirements for prior approval and registration when individuals make or transfer suppressors, short-barreled ri**es, short-barreled sh****ns, and fi***rms classified as “any other weapons.”

This goes well beyond eliminating the $200 tax. It removes enforcement of the approval and registration process for those covered items. Machine guns and destructive devices remain subject to the existing NFA requirements.

Before anyone starts celebrating by changing their fi***rm’s configuration, there is a Colorado problem to understand.

Colorado’s dangerous-weapon statute, C.R.S. 18-12-102, includes suppressors, short ri**es, and short sh****ns. The statute provides an affirmative defense for someone who has a valid permit and license for possession of the weapon. That raises an important question: how will Colorado authorities treat an item that is unregistered under the new federal policy? I cannot tell you that federal non-enforcement satisfies that state-law defense.

ATF itself warns that this change does not override state or local law. Ordinary federal dealer recordkeeping and background-check requirements also remain.

THINK BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY THAT BRACE

The Fi****ms News article makes a useful point: keeping a fi***rm lawfully configured as a pistol may preserve advantages for interstate travel and vehicle carry. Changing its classification can change which rules apply.

ATF specifically says the interstate transportation requirements for short-barreled ri**es and sh****ns remain, including Form 20. The NFA is still on the books; this is a change in enforcement policy.

This is big news. But a federal announcement is not a Colorado permission slip.

Before purchasing or changing anything, get qualified Colorado legal guidance on how the state statute applies. As I remind students: a statute is part of the law, not THE LAW. Interpretation matters.

Rick Sindeband
Have Gun Will Train Colorado

Read ATF’s announcement:
https://www.atf.gov/fi***rms/update-to-nfa-transfer-guidance

09/22/2026

https://www.theoutdoorwire.com/features/2026/09/phil-weiser-may-soon-be-americas-most-anti-gun-governor/

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09/15/2026

ARE GUNS REALLY THE #1 KILLER OF AMERICAN CHILDREN?

You may have seen signs or social-media posts saying:

“Guns are the #1 killer of American children.”

There is real data behind that statement. But there is also some important context that usually gets left out.

According to 2023 CDC mortality data, there were 2,566 fi***rm deaths among Americans ages 1–17.

Here is where those deaths occurred by age:

• Ages 1–4: 118
• Ages 5–9: 116
• Ages 10–14: 530
• Ages 15–17: 1,802

That means approximately 70% of all fi***rm deaths in the 1–17 group occurred among 15-, 16- and 17-year-olds.

Put another way:

There were 764 fi***rm deaths among ages 1–14, compared with 1,802 among ages 15–17 alone.

That distinction matters.

There is another important part of the statistic that often isn't explained.

“Fi***rm deaths” does not mean “children accidentally killed with guns.”

The fi***rm number combines several very different circumstances, including:

• Homicide
• Su***de
• Unintentional shootings
• Undetermined and other fi***rm deaths

Homicide and su***de account for most fi***rm deaths among young people. Accidental shootings are a much smaller portion of the total.

None of this means fi***rm deaths involving children aren't a serious problem. They are.

Safe fi***rm storage is especially important. CDC research on unintentional fi***rm deaths involving children found that fi***rms involved were frequently stored loaded and unlocked. Responsible gun owners should take that seriously.

But we should also be careful about what statistics actually tell us.

When someone says “guns are the #1 killer of American children,” ask three questions:

What ages are being counted?
What kinds of fi***rm deaths are included?
How are those deaths distributed by age?

Once you look at the underlying numbers, you get a much clearer picture.

The fi***rm-death problem among America's youth is real, but it is heavily concentrated among older teenagers and involves homicide and su***de far more than accidental shootings involving young children.

Good decisions start with good information.

Sources: CDC National Vital Statistics System / WISQARS; 2023 mortality data.

08/09/2026

🚨 **THE NEW COLORADO R***E PERMIT PROGRAM IS NOW LIVE**

Have Gun Will Train Colorado is now arranging training for Colorado’s new r***e permit requirements.

Both the **4-hour and 12-hour training programs** are available.

Classes are being scheduled individually right now and may **not appear on our regular online training schedule**.

If you need the training, have questions about which class you need, or want to arrange a date:

👉 **Contact Have Gun Will Train Colorado**
Rick Sindeband
719-821-3958
Serving Pueblo and Southern Colorado.

**Classes are now being scheduled.**

08/06/2026

**Before You Press the Trigger...**

You pull into a convenience store on an ordinary afternoon.

Then you hear someone yell:

**"Open the register!"**

You can't see what's happening inside.

You don't know who's involved.

You don't know who's armed.

You don't know who's innocent.

Yet in that moment, many people begin making decisions that could change their lives forever.

One of the most important questions every armed citizen can ask isn't, **"Can I shoot?"**

It's:

**"What don't I know yet?"**

Our newest article explores why positive identification, patience, and sound judgment are just as important as marksmanship—and why arriving in the middle of someone else's emergency can be far more dangerous than most people realize.

Read the article here:

https://havegunwilltraincolorado.com/before-you-press-the-trigger/

While you're there, be sure to check out the **August Colorado Gun Owner Briefing** for the latest Colorado fi***rm law updates, training news, safety reminders, and practical information for responsible gun owners.

Stay safe. Stay informed. Keep training.

07/04/2026

Official Specified Semi-Automatic Fi****ms List

07/04/2026

06/28/2026

This Week in Colorado: A handful of Colorado laws are set to go into effect starting in July. House Bill 25-1133, “Requirements for Sale of Fi****ms Ammunition,” tightens the laws around am******on sold at retail stores. Starting July 1, this law requires am******on sold at retail stores to be accessible only with the assistance of a vendor. It also prohibits anyone under 21 from buying am******on at a retail store, with exceptions like those who are 18 to 20 years old and are members of the military or have a hunter education certification. The act also requires retailers that ship am******on to use a delivery service that verifies the person is 21 years old. Violating this law is a civil infraction, and second or subsequent violations are a class 1 misdemeanor.

06/25/2026

Another WIN!!!!! help the battle join the 2nd Amendment Foundation

This morning, the Supreme Court handed down Wolford v. Lopez, striking down Hawaii’s “Vampire Rule” in a 6-3 decision and reversing the Ninth Circuit. SAF filed an amicus brief in support of the gun owners in that case.

06/25/2026

Concealed Carry Renewal Classes Held Daily
Rick Sindeband 719-821-3958