SECURITYAug 3 · 23:57 UTCKMGH DENVER7Robert Garrison

Colorado sees record spike in firearm background checks ahead of new gun law

Colorado's firearm background checks hit a record 59,452 in July, a 195% increase from July 2025, as residents rushed to purchase guns before Senate Bill 25-003 took effect on August 1. The law mandates new requirements for semiautomatic firearms, but Montezuma County Sheriffs Office declined to participate due to funding and staffing issues.

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