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Colorado SSF Course

What Is the Colorado SSF Course: 4 Hour vs 12 Hour Training Explained?

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What Is the Colorado SSF Course in Simple Terms? The Colorado SSF course is part of Colorado’s newer training process for people who want to purchase or transfer certain specified semiautomatic firearms on or after August 1, 2026. “SSF” stands for specified semiautomatic firearm. The Colorado General Assembly describes these firearms as certain semiautomatic rifles, […]

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Colorado Gun Owners Should Know

What Colorado Gun Owners Should Know About the 2026 Semiautomatic Firearms Safety Course Requirement

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What Is the Quick Answer for Colorado Gun Owners? Starting August 1, 2026, Colorado gun owners who want to purchase or transfer a specified semiautomatic firearm in Colorado will need to understand the state’s new firearms safety process before starting the transaction. The requirement applies to people purchasing or transferring covered firearms on or after

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Colorado CCW Permit Timeline

What Is the Colorado CCW Permit Timeline: From Class to Sheriff Appointment?

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Getting a Colorado concealed handgun permit can feel confusing when you are not sure what happens first, what documents you need, or when to schedule your sheriff appointment. The good news is that the process becomes much easier when you understand the timeline. The basic path is simple. You complete qualifying training, receive your training

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Verified Colorado CCW Instructor

What Counties Accept a Verified Colorado CCW Instructor?

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What Is the Simple Answer for Colorado CCW Applicants? All 64 Colorado counties should accept a concealed handgun training certificate from a properly verified Colorado CCW instructor, as long as the instructor’s verification is current and the class meets Colorado’s training requirements. The important detail is that the instructor does not need to be verified

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Colorado CCW Renewal Checklist

Colorado CCW Renewal Checklist: What Should You Bring Before Your Appointment?

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A Colorado CCW renewal can feel confusing if you are not sure what documents to bring, when to take your refresher class, or whether your permit is still within the renewal window. Colorado uses the term Concealed Handgun Permit, often shortened to CHP, but many permit holders still search for Colorado CCW renewal when preparing

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Defensive Shooting Students

What Should Defensive Shooting Students Know About Cover vs Concealment?

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Cover vs concealment is one of the most important concepts defensive shooting students can learn. Many new shooters think anything they can hide behind will protect them. That is not always true. In a defensive situation, the difference between hiding from view and having real physical protection can affect decision-making, movement, safety, and survival. For

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Colorado CCW Class After HB 24-1174

What Should You Expect in a Colorado CCW Class After HB 24-1174?

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Colorado concealed carry training has changed, and students now need to know what a modern Colorado CCW class actually includes before they register. House Bill 24-1174 created clearer training standards for new concealed handgun permit applicants and renewal applicants. That means a class is no longer just a quick lecture or basic overview. It must

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Let’s Talk Firearms Safety 

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Let’s Talk Firearms Safety Author: Graham Dunne Background: From the Marine Corps, to police work, to private contracting, I have been involved in formal firearms training since the 1980’s. I have been a firearms instructor since 1999. I worked on a police range full-time for years, and I continue to teach firearms classes weekly, year-round.

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Colorado House Bill 24-1174: New CCW Training Requirements

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Colorado House Bill 24-1174: New CCW Training Requirements Author: Graham Dunne   House Bill 24-1174, passed in 2024, took effect on July 1, 2025. It changes Colorado’s concealed handgun permit (CHP) rules, especially the training required for applicants and instructors. Key changes under the new law include: Verified Instructors Statewide: All CHP classes (for new

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