Colorado prepares overhaul of semiautomatic gun sales

By: Sara Wilson

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: July 6, 2026

Words: 2,172

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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In one of the largest shifts to gun purchasing laws in Colorado, residents who want to buy some of the most popular types of semiautomatic firearms will soon need to complete training through a new permit-to-purchase program.

State officials say they are nearly ready to implement the new law. Starting Aug. 1, people will need to undergo a multi-step process to buy many semiautomatic firearms that accept magazines — such as AR- and AK-style rifles …

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