Colorado 12-Hour Specified Semi-Auto Firearm Safety Course | SB25-003

⚠️ IMPORTANT This is a two-day consecutive weekend course. Students must attend both Saturday and Sunday to receive credit and successfully complete the Colorado SB-003 Firearm Safety Course.

Colorado Senate Bill 25-003 (SB-003) established new firearm safety training requirements for individuals purchasing certain semiautomatic gas-operated firearms in Colorado.

Beginning August 1, 2026, most purchasers of covered firearms must successfully complete a state-approved Firearm Safety Course before purchasing an eligible firearm.

This course is designed to satisfy Colorado's training requirements while providing students with a strong foundation in firearm safety, responsible firearm ownership, and applicable Colorado laws.

What You'll Learn

During this comprehensive two-day course, students will receive instruction on:

• Safe firearm handling and operation
• Safe loading and unloading procedures
• Firearm storage and child access prevention
• Colorado firearm laws and legal responsibilities
• Safe transportation of firearms
• Conflict avoidance and de-escalation
• Suicide awareness and responsible firearm ownership
• Situational awareness and decision-making
• Fundamentals of marksmanship and safe firearm use
• Preventing negligent discharges
• Emergency response and accident prevention

Students will also complete the state-required written examination as part of the course.

Who Needs This Course?

This course is intended for individuals who plan to purchase a covered semiautomatic gas-operated firearm under Colorado law. Upon successful completion, eligible students will receive the documentation necessary to apply for a Colorado Firearm Safety Eligibility Card through their local sheriff's office.

Why Take This Course?

Our goal is not only to help you meet Colorado's legal requirements but also to prepare you to become a safe, knowledgeable, and responsible firearm owner. Our experienced instructors provide practical, hands-on classroom instruction in a professional, welcoming environment where students are encouraged to ask questions and build confidence.

Important Notice

This course is not a Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP/CCW) class. If you wish to obtain a Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit, you must complete a separate CHP training course that meets the requirements of Colorado law.