Colorado’s recently signed gun law introduces some of the strictest regulations in the United States, mandating background checks and a certified training course for potential gun owners. The legislation, effective August 2026, requires a 12-hour training course along with local sheriff’s approval before individuals can purchase semi-automatic firearms with detachable magazines.
Instructors, such as Edgar Antillon of Guns for Everyone, express uncertainty about how these changes will impact their existing courses and student participation. With the new law likely to affect class dynamics, Antillon highlights a shift in student motivation, suggesting that some individuals may rush to purchase firearms before the new regulations take effect.
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