Colorado’s SB25-003 Breaks It's Own Rules.

Published on May 20, 2026
Duration: 12:00

This analysis breaks down Colorado's SB25-003, highlighting significant inconsistencies and errors in the official government guidance document. The document, intended to regulate firearms, demonstrates a lack of understanding of firearm mechanics and terminology, including misclassifying calibers, incorrectly identifying operating systems, and including firearms that are explicitly exempted by the bill's text. The analysis points to a profound disconnect between lawmakers and firearm expertise, potentially leading to unintended consequences for gun owners and dealers.

Quick Summary

Colorado's SB25-003 official guidance document exhibits significant flaws, misidentifying firearm operating systems like the H&K MP5 as gas-operated when it's roller-delayed blowback, and incorrectly labeling 17HMR firearms as 22LR. It also includes firearms explicitly exempted by the bill, such as numerous 22LR rimfires and bolt-action rifles, indicating a critical lack of expertise among its authors.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Colorado's SB25-003
  2. 00:34Incompetence in Firearm Regulation
  3. 00:41The 'Brugger 10-22 ITAC' Ambiguity
  4. 01:02Rimfire Exemption Violations
  5. 01:41Misidentified Calibers: 17HMR vs 22LR
  6. 02:15Categorizing Gas Operated Firearms
  7. 02:36H&K MP5 Misclassification
  8. 02:52Thompson 1927A/M1 on the List
  9. 03:26Chris Vector's Operating System
  10. 03:49Walther CCP: Grandma's Arthritis Pistol
  11. 03:85The Desert Eagle: A Public Health Initiative?
  12. 04:60Q Firearms Bolt Action Rifle Errors
  13. 05:64Daewoo USAS-12 and Video Game Images
  14. 06:54Conclusion: Lack of Expertise

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main criticisms of Colorado's SB25-003 guidance document?

The primary criticisms focus on the document's profound lack of firearm knowledge, evidenced by misclassifications of operating systems (e.g., listing the H&K MP5 as gas-operated), incorrect caliber designations (e.g., labeling 17HMR as 22LR), and the inclusion of firearms explicitly exempted by the bill's text, such as rimfire 22LRs and bolt-action rifles.

How does Colorado's SB25-003 guidance document contradict the bill's own exemptions?

The guidance document contradicts SB25-003 by listing numerous 22LR firearms despite the bill's explicit exemption for rimfire 22 caliber or lower firearms. It also includes bolt-action rifles, which are explicitly exempted as manually operated firearms, under categories for semi-automatic rifles.

What specific firearm operating systems were misidentified in the SB25-003 guidance?

The guidance document misidentified several operating systems. It incorrectly classified the H&K MP5 as gas-operated when it's roller-delayed blowback, the Auto Ordnance Thompson 1927A/M1 as gas-operated when it's blowback, and the Chris Vector as gas-operated when it uses a proprietary recoil system.

Why is the inclusion of the Daewoo USAS-12 in Colorado's SB25-003 list notable?

The Daewoo USAS-12 is notable because it has been classified as a destructive device by the ATF since 1994 and is effectively unavailable on the civilian market. Its inclusion, along with an image sourced from a video game wiki, highlights the document's outdated information and reliance on non-expert sources.

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