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Colorado Firearms & Self-Defense Legal News — September 2026

Published August 26, 2026 by Triple A Coach LLC

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Colorado and national firearms, self-defense, and legal developments—summarized from approved sources.

Colorado Firearms, Self-Defense & Legal News

This Triple A Coach briefing tracks firearms law, lawful self-defense, concealed carry, court decisions, legislation, and firearms-training issues relevant to Colorado gun owners and armed professionals. Special attention is given to Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and surrounding Colorado communities, with important federal developments included when they may affect local readers.

THIS MONTH'S BRIEFING
What matters to Colorado gun owners, armed professionals, and people who care about lawful self-defense.
Stories are pulled only from the approved source list, grouped by topic when coverage overlaps, and filtered toward firearms, self-defense, courts, legislation, and other legal developments.

Colorado & Colorado Springs / El Paso County

Local and state developments are separated from the national briefing so Colorado clients can quickly see what may affect them closer to home.

Colorado Springs / El Paso County Watch

FIREARMS

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Recovers Nearly $147,000 for Fraud Victims Through New Digital Asset Recovery Partnership

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has expanded its ability to assist victims of financial fraud across the United States through a partnership with Asset Reality, a digital asset management and recovery platform. This technology enhances the Sheriff’s Office’s ability to identify, track, and recover funds lost through increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes.
FIREARMS

Second Annual Guns & Hoses City Slickers Rodeo Raises More Than $40,000 for Local Area Charities

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the Second Annual Guns & Hoses City Slickers Rodeo raised $40,463.14 for local nonprofit organizations, surpassing last year’s charitable contribution and continuing a growing tradition of supporting organizations serving first responders, military members, and the Pikes Peak region. Held earlier this summer, the 2026 event […]
FIREARMS

Update: Off-Duty K9 Styx Involved in Incident; Investigation Underway

On August 8, 2026, at approximately 12:34 PM, a call was received by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Regional Communications Center reporting an unknown dog had attacked the caller’s dog and bitten the caller. The caller reported they had shot the dog with a firearm.
LEGAL

State, federal courts dismiss discrimination lawsuits filed against District 49

A legal battle over a private nurse in a classroom in Colorado Springs is over. State and federal courts dismissed discrimination lawsuits filed against School District 49.
LEGAL

Court hearing for mom accused of killing two of her children postponed

A hearing for a Colorado Springs mother accused of killing two of her children and injuring a third has been postponed.
CURRENT ISSUE

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Hosts 2026 Volunteer Wildland Fire Academy, Accepting Applications

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is seeking individuals interested in attending its 2026 Volunteer Wildland Fire Crew Academy. The upcoming Academy is a three-week-long course from October 10, 2026, to October 24, 2026.

Colorado Statewide

CURRENT ISSUE

Springfield Police officer arrested for alleged online solicitation of a minor

SPRINGFIELD, Colo. (KRDO) -- A Springfield Police Department officer has been arrested after an investigation revealed he was allegedly engaging in online solicitation of a minor.

What Multiple Sources Are Covering

When two or more approved sources are discussing the same development, their coverage is grouped here into one concise briefing item.

FIREARMS + LEGAL · 2 SOURCES

FEDERAL JUDGE RULES: NFA Silencer Registration Unconstitutional?

Let’s Eliminate Suppressor and SBR/SBS Restrictions in Pennsylvania Pennsylvanians should NEVER be treated like criminals for exercising their constitutionally-protected rights. Yet under Pennsylvania’s archaic Title 18, Section 908, law-abiding citizens face state criminal charges simply for possessing suppressors (hearing protection) and short-barreled firearms—tools that are widely owned across…
Why it is here: Multiple approved sources are covering the same underlying topic, so their feed descriptions are condensed into one briefing item.
FIREARMS + LEGAL · 2 SOURCES

NFA Victory FAQ: What Gun Owners Need to Know

On August 5, 2026, a federal judge in Texas ruled that the National Firearms Act’s registration requirements are unconstitutional for certain firearms whose NFA tax has been reduced to $0. This ruling was thanks to GOA’s historic “One Big Beautiful Lawsuit.”  Since then, we’ve received thousands of questions about what the ruling means…
Why it is here: Multiple approved sources are covering the same underlying topic, so their feed descriptions are condensed into one briefing item.

Firearms, Self-Defense & Legal Quick Hits

Important stand-alone developments get a short snapshot so readers understand the subject without having to scan a list of headlines.

SELF-DEFENSE + LEGAL

Not Just a Tactic: How Your 911 Call Fits into a Legal Strategy After Self-Defense

This approved-source item appears relevant to the firearms, self-defense, or legal focus of the briefing. The feed did not provide enough descriptive text for a fuller snapshot, so review the linked source before publication.
SELF-DEFENSE + LEGAL

THE UPS DRIVER BITES BACK! Dog Attacks and Self-Defense Law

This approved-source item appears relevant to the firearms, self-defense, or legal focus of the briefing. The feed did not provide enough descriptive text for a fuller snapshot, so review the linked source before publication.
FIREARMS + LEGAL

THIS WEEK: Here’s Where Things Stand!

THIS WEEK IN GUN RIGHTS! At GOA, we’ve been hard at work fighting for your Second Amendment rights, here’s a recap of the things you should know… A federal judge ruled the registration requirements on short, barreled firearms and suppressors are unconstitutional.
FIREARMS + LEGAL

EXCITING INTERVIEW! Mark Smith & Washington Gun Law Discuss Future of 2A!

This approved-source item appears relevant to the firearms, self-defense, or legal focus of the briefing. The feed did not provide enough descriptive text for a fuller snapshot, so review the linked source before publication.
FIREARMS + LEGAL

Here’s How Gun Shops Can Transfer NFA Items

YOU ASKED, WE BUILT IT. Since our “One Big Beautiful Lawsuit” win, people have been joining GOA in numbers we have never seen.
FIREARMS + LEGAL

No NFA Appeal — Who Is Actually Protected NOW?

This approved-source item appears relevant to the firearms, self-defense, or legal focus of the briefing. The feed did not provide enough descriptive text for a fuller snapshot, so review the linked source before publication.
FIREARMS + LEGAL

Tell The White House: Do Not Appeal GOA’s NFA Win!

TELL THE WHITE HOUSE: DON’T LET DOJ APPEAL OUR WIN! We won our case, but DOJ may appeal.
FIREARMS

NFA Unconstitutional What It Means for You

This approved-source item appears relevant to the firearms, self-defense, or legal focus of the briefing. The feed did not provide enough descriptive text for a fuller snapshot, so review the linked source before publication.
FIREARMS + LEGAL

WE WON OUR CASE AGAINST THE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT!

WE WON OUR CASE AGAINST THE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT! Thanks to GOA’s “One Big Beautiful Lawsuit” a federal judge has struck down the registration requirements on certain NFA items… We just won our “One Big Beautiful Lawsuit,” against the registration requirements of the NFA at the district level in Texas.
FIREARMS + LEGAL

FRAC Wins Summary Judgment in Texas Federal Court in NFA "$0 Tax” Constitutional Challenge

August 5, 2026 - Industry Members, Allies, and Supporters, I am proud to share with you that FRAC has won its Summary Judgment motion before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas in its $0 NFA Tax case, with the Court holding that the NFA’s registration requirement for $0 tax rate firearms is unconstitutional under the Taxing & Spending Clause…

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