Videos tagged with Firearm Safety Course

This video breaks down Colorado's SB250003, which defines a restricted category of semi-automatic firearms based on mechanical function rather than brand names. Effective August 1, 2026, this law requires a firearm safety course for purchasing or transferring these 'Specified Semi-Automatic Firearms' (SSFs), which include semi-automatic rifles and shotguns with detachable magazines. The law imposes criminal penalties for violations, impacting the sale and transfer of common firearms like AR-15s, AKs, AR-10s, FN SCAR 17S, and magazine-fed shotguns.

Oregon's new Community Safety Firearms Act (SB 243) significantly alters gun ownership rules, effective September 26, 2025. The law bans rapid-fire activators, imposes a 10-round magazine limit with strict usage rules for existing magazines, and introduces a new permit-to-purchase system starting March 15, 2026. Local governments now have more authority to ban concealed carry in public buildings. Gun owners must take immediate action to comply with these sweeping changes.

Oregon's new Community Safety Firearms Act (SB 243), effective September 26, 2025, introduces significant changes for gun owners. The law bans rapid-fire activators, restricts high-capacity magazines, and mandates a new permit-to-purchase system starting March 15, 2026. Local governments can also ban concealed carry in public buildings. Gun owners must comply with these new regulations to avoid legal repercussions.

This video provides an expert analysis from Colion Noir on Colorado's new gun law (SB24-066 / HB24-1292), which mandates a 12-hour safety course and background checks for semi-automatic firearms with detachable magazines. Noir argues this law acts as a de facto ban, creating significant barriers for law-abiding citizens and potentially infringing on Second Amendment rights, while also drawing parallels to similar restrictive laws in New York and California.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 25-00003, which imposes significant restrictions on semi-automatic firearms with detachable magazines, effective August 1, 2026. The law requires an eligibility card obtained after a sheriff's review and a 12-hour safety course, effectively converting constitutional rights into a privilege. It also bans rapid-fire conversion devices like bump stocks, despite recent Supreme Court rulings on the latter.

This video discusses Colorado Senate Bill 3, which initially proposed a ban on semi-automatic rifles but evolved into a complex permitting scheme and potential gun registry. The bill requires buyers to obtain an eligibility card through a rigorous application process, including additional background checks and mandatory training courses with a 90% passing score. The speaker, William Kirk of Washington Gun Law, argues this infringes upon Second Amendment rights and urges citizens to contact Governor Jared Polis to veto the bill before its potential August 1st, 2026 effective date.

Colorado has enacted SB 00003, introducing significant restrictions on the purchase of specified semi-automatic firearms, handguns with detachable magazines, and semi-automatic shotguns. New buyers must first obtain a permit from their county sheriff, followed by completion of a hunter education course and a basic or extended firearm safety course, all within a five-year window prior to purchase. This legislation is viewed as a template for future gun control measures in other states and is expected to face legal challenges.

This video discusses a significant legislative push in Colorado to implement a new gun control bill. Initially aiming to ban certain firearms with detachable magazines, the bill was rewritten in the dark of night to include a 'license to buy' scheme. This new proposal mandates either a hunter safety and firearm safety course or a new 12-hour course, fingerprinting, and background checks overseen by the sheriff and CBI to purchase firearms. The speaker emphasizes that this is a compromise that infringes on gun rights and could serve as a template for other states, urging viewers to contact Colorado lawmakers.

This video from Washington Gun Law TV, hosted by William Kirk, provides an expert analysis of Colorado's Senate Bill 3, an evolving firearm regulation. Kirk details how the bill, initially an assault weapon ban, has been amended to include complex definitions for 'specified semi-automatic firearms' and imposes mandatory training and waiting periods, which he argues are unconstitutional barriers to Second Amendment rights. The analysis highlights the role of advocacy groups like Rocky Mountain Gun Owners in challenging such legislation and advises citizens to be informed and prepared.

John Johnson, owner of Firearms Training Facility in Cape Coral, Florida, provides 10 essential tips for purchasing a first pistol. He emphasizes determining the purpose, prioritizing comfort and fit, trying before buying, choosing the right caliber (recommending 9mm), and understanding state laws. Johnson stresses that a reliable pistol doesn't need to be expensive and highlights the importance of training and safe ownership.

This video follows an individual's journey into firearm ownership for personal protection due to increased local crime. It emphasizes the importance of seeking professional guidance, completing a firearm safety course, and prioritizing secure gun storage to prevent unauthorized access by family members and to avoid the firearm being stolen and used in crimes. The speaker highlights that owning a gun is a significant commitment requiring a strong focus on safety.

This guide outlines the step-by-step process for obtaining a California Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) license. It details the requirements for firearms training, application submission, background checks, and necessary documentation, emphasizing that the process varies by county. The license is valid for two years upon issuance.