Colorado's Semiauto Ban
Colorado's Senate Bill 3, effective August 2026, imposes restrictive laws on semi-automatic firearms with detachable magazines, including pistols, rifles above .22 caliber, and shotguns, with limited exceptions. The bill mandates a multi-step licensing process with fees and training requirements, effectively creating a de facto ban for many. Legal challenges are anticipated, but the Colorado Supreme Court and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals present uphill battles. The law also impacts firearms dealers with new state permit requirements.











