Colorado Bill to Restrict Gun Barrels

Published on February 9, 2026
Duration: 9:17

This entry details Colorado's Senate Bill 26-043, which proposes significant restrictions on the sale and transfer of firearm barrels, mirroring California's legislative approach. The bill mandates that all firearm barrel sales or transfers must be conducted in person by a Federally Licensed Firearm Dealer (FFL), requiring extensive record-keeping of the buyer's identification and the barrel's specifications. Supporters claim it's to curb ghost guns, while critics argue it's a data-harvesting operation targeting law-abiding gun owners and hobbyists.

Quick Summary

Colorado's Senate Bill 26-043 proposes significant restrictions on firearm barrel sales, requiring all transactions to be in-person and conducted by a Federally Licensed Firearm Dealer (FFL). The bill mandates detailed record-keeping of buyer information and barrel specifications, mirroring California's legislative approach to gun control.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Colorado Gun Control Bill Overview
  2. 00:22Senate Bill 26-043 Introduction
  3. 00:52Comparison to California Law
  4. 01:17Blackout Coffee Sponsorship
  5. 01:55Details of the Bill
  6. 02:37Legislative Details on Barrels
  7. 03:19Penalties for the Bill
  8. 04:02Requirements to Purchase from Dealer
  9. 04:35Dealer Information Needed
  10. 05:29Exceptions to the Law
  11. 06:31Reasons for the New Law
  12. 06:46Commentary on the Bill
  13. 07:32Data Harvesting Operations
  14. 08:29Gun Control Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Colorado's Senate Bill 26-043 propose regarding firearm barrels?

Colorado's Senate Bill 26-043 aims to restrict the sale and transfer of firearm barrels. It would require all such transactions to be conducted in person by a Federally Licensed Firearm Dealer (FFL), who must maintain detailed records of the buyer and the barrel.

Who is sponsoring Colorado's firearm barrel restriction bill?

Colorado's Senate Bill 26-043 is sponsored by Senator Tom Sullivan and Representatives Meg Rolich and Kyle Brown. The bill seeks to regulate firearm barrel sales similarly to laws enacted in California.

What are the stated reasons for Colorado's proposed firearm barrel law?

Supporters of Colorado's SB 26-043 claim it is intended to help curb the proliferation of ghost guns. However, critics argue it is more likely to impact law-abiding gun owners and hobbyists and could be seen as a data-harvesting operation.

What information must an FFL record under Colorado's proposed barrel law?

Under Colorado's SB 26-043, an FFL would need to record the date of sale, the purchaser's official identification number, the make/model/caliber of the firearm the barrel is for, and the purchaser's full legal name. These records must be kept for at least five years.

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