August 1, 2026 SB25-003 took effect in Colorado, which is a ban on semiautomatic firearms that are magazine fed and gas powered. In order to obtain these firearms, you need to apply for a permit to purchase, which is a ‘may issue’ process determined by your chosen Sheriff’s office in Colorado. Often when I have spoken out about this process the feedback I received was, “Thats unconstitutional” and “not legal - will get turned over by the feds” and “I’ll just go out of state and buy”. Yesterday I came across this image on facebook of a gun shop in Wyoming. Because you have be held to the laws of your issued state ID, unless you are a resident of a ‘free’ state, other states cannot and will not sell Coloradans semi auto mag fed gas powered firearms. Many are choosing not to sell anything to a Coloradan at all. Why is this happening? INSERT HURTFUL TRUTH HERE: Because Colorado gun owners have become lazy, uninvolved and apathetic to protecting and defending the 2A. I educate Colorado citizens on concealed carry, renewals, basic pistol and plenty more every week multiple times a week and let me tell you that these people have no clue what laws have changed or anything that is happening at the state Capitol. In 6 years of teaching, I have only ever encountered 5 people who knew the names of their state senator or house representative. The ‘shall not be infringed’ mindset has always been the common community outcry while the anti gun movement slowly and consistently chipped away at the human and civil rights of the people. This is the result. Ironically, SB25-003 requirements do not apply to non residents- yes you read that correctly. Wyoming residents can come here and buy what CPW are referring to as ‘specified semi automatic firearms (ssf)’ as long as they wait the 72 hours and pass the CBI background check. Most Colorado gun groups who are supposed to be standing for the 2A are not making any progress with flipping seats in the legislature, with lawsuits or community engagement. Most 2A organizations are conservative, republican, right leaning groups which doesn’t resonate with the mass majority of Colorado. National groups aside from the NRA have little to zero involvement in Colorado. I suspect there is a conflict of ‘turf’ as I have been told by many. The 2nd Amendment is not political affiliation but a natural, human right. The 2nd Amendment does not give you the right to keep and bear arms. IT AFFIRMS IT. It states that WE THE PEOPLE have God given right to survival and defense. We have a right to hold tyranny accountable and to ensure no one can force or impose harmful will upon us. We have a duty to defend freedom. I have created a non profit, Colorado Cares for Safety - a non partisan 501c3 dedicated to educating and enriching Colorado communities not only on firearms but all risk management solutions. Political party, social class, race, veteran status or age should not be barriers prohibiting Coloradans from education, safe storage, life saving emergency medical training and situational awareness. Our people deserve non bias non partisan education and resources, letting the people decide what is best and essential for themselves. Check out Colorado Cares For Safety. Its time we enlighten and educate our communities about the true values and meaning of risk management and life preservation skills. There are no other freedoms if you cannot defend them.