CPW begins meetings for semi-automatic licensing scheme

https://completecolorado.com/2026/01...ensing-scheme/

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has begun implementation of a sweeping gun licensing scheme passed by the legislature last year, beginning with a series of meetings around the state. The new gun rights restrictions mandate extensive training and permitting requirements prior to purchasing of any semi-automatic firearm after Aug 1, 2026.

As part of their process, CPW has scheduled a series of state-wide meetings starting in February to get feedback on the law and its implementation.

The Department of Revenue will soon provide a list of firearms subject to the requirements, while CPW gears up to hold their first Firearms Dealer Stakeholder Meeting on Feb. 9.


Scheduled Meetings:


Feb. 9, 9am-10am: Virtual Firearms Dealer Stakeholder Meeting Registration required.
Feb. 9, 6pm-7:30pm: Virtual Firearms Instructor Stakeholder Meeting Registration required.
Feb. 19, 9am-11am: Denver Firearms Dealers Stakeholder Meeting CPW Hunter Education Building (6060 Broadway Denver, CO).
Feb 19, 6pm-8pm: Denver Firearms Instructor Stakeholder Meeting CPW Hunter Education Building (6060 Broadway, Denver, CO).
Feb. 24, 6pm-8pm: West Slope Firearms Public Meeting Cameo Shooting and Education Complex (3934 I 9/10 Rd., Palisade, CO).
Feb. 25, 9am-11am: West Slope Firearms Dealer Meeting Cameo Shooting and Education Complex (3934 I 9/10 Rd., Palisade, CO).
Feb. 25, 1pm-3pm: West Slope Firearms Instructor Stakeholder Meeting Cameo Shooting and education Complex (3934 I 9/10 Rd., Palisade, CO).
March 11: Southeast Firearms Public Meeting Location and time to be announced.