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Colorado Firearms & Self-Defense Legal News — September 2026

Published September 1, 2026 by Triple A Coach LLC

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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.

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Colorado and Colorado Springs current affairs first, followed by firearms, self-defense, legal developments, and major events worth knowing.
This edition summarizes the previous calendar month and replaces the Daily or Weekly briefing on the first of the month. Significant public-interest events may be included even when they fall outside the normal firearms/self-defense focus.

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

LOCAL CURRENT AFFAIRS + 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.
LOCAL CURRENT AFFAIRS + 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 […]
LOCAL CURRENT AFFAIRS + FIREARMS

Colorado Springs police investigate Sunday night shooting at car meet in Memorial Park

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says a person was shot during a car meet in Memorial Park Sunday evening.
LOCAL CURRENT AFFAIRS + LEGAL

Colorado Springs police K9 getting new custom bullet protective vest

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) member is getting some new gear!
LOCAL CURRENT AFFAIRS

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Takes Top First Responder Spot for Second Consecutive Year at UCHealth Sporting Clays Invitational

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce another outstanding achievement for the Office and the Pikes Peak region community. On Friday, July 31, 2026, two teams of El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies competed in the second annual UCHealth Sporting Clays Invitational at Kiowa Creek Sporting Club in Bennett, Colorado.
LOCAL CURRENT AFFAIRS

FBI, EPSO & CSPD Announce Task Force to Protect Children in the Pikes Peak Region

FBI Denver, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado Springs Police Department are pleased to announce the formation of the FBI Southern Colorado Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, bringing local and federal investigators together to strengthen efforts to identify victims and hold offenders accountable. This new task force represents the next chapter in […]

Colorado Statewide

LEGAL

New funeral establishment regulations going into effect as Colorado works to balance industry, victim concerns

HB26-1258 was largely considered a "cleanup bill," and an emergency rulemaking session with the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) was held Monday for a number of the new regulatory guidelines.
CURRENT ISSUE

Colorado State Patrol trooper stops wrong-way driver with patrol car

MORGAN COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado State Patrol (CSP) says a trooper used his patrol car to stop a wrong-way driver on Interstate 76 early Sunday morning.
CURRENT ISSUE

Colorado State Fair sees over 30% jump in first-day attendance

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado State Fair saw first-day attendance spike over 30% this year, according to new numbers from officials.
CURRENT ISSUE

Travelers can use Colorado Mobile ID at participating airports

STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) -- Coloradans travelling in the country now have a new way to show identification at the airport.
CURRENT ISSUE

Colorado Man Convicted at Trial of Sexually Abusing a Child on Camera and Advertising the Videos for Sale Over the Dark Web

A federal jury convicted a Colorado man for conspiring with his wife to film themselves sexually abusing a prepubescent child in Mexico.

What Multiple Sources Are Covering

Related coverage from approved sources is combined into one concise item instead of repeating the same development.

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.

Current Affairs & Quick Hits

Firearms, self-defense, legal developments, local current affairs, and exceptionally significant national or international events are summarized here.

FIREARMS + SELF-DEFENSE

Can Police Seize ALL Your Guns After Self Defense?

This approved-source item met the briefing criteria, but the feed did not provide enough descriptive text for a fuller snapshot. Use the linked original source for complete details.
FIREARMS + SELF-DEFENSE

Self-Defense Starts Long Before You Reach for Your Gun

This approved-source item met the briefing criteria, but the feed did not provide enough descriptive text for a fuller snapshot. Use the linked original source for complete details.
SELF-DEFENSE + LEGAL

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

This approved-source item met the briefing criteria, but the feed did not provide enough descriptive text for a fuller snapshot. Use the linked original source for complete details.
FIREARMS + LEGAL

FTC sues Amazon, alleging it overcharged advertisers

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states on Monday accused retail giant Amazon of deceiving businesses by overcharging prices to advertise on its massive retail platform, pocketing billions for the company. The lawsuit claimed 1.2 million advertisers paid more than they realized because Amazon raised the minimum
FIREARMS + LEGAL

The Supreme Court Case That Means Everything to the Gun Industry

This approved-source item met the briefing criteria, but the feed did not provide enough descriptive text for a fuller snapshot. Use the linked original source for complete details.
FIREARMS + LEGAL

ATF MUST PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO GUN DEALERS!

We won our case, but ATF is stalling, so let’s turn up the heat and make them clear things up for dealers and gun owners nationwide… On August 5th, GOA won our “One Big Beautiful Lawsuit,” against the registration requirements of the NFA. But, in the weeks following the decision, many GOA members have found that their dealer will not transfer … Read more
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 met the briefing criteria, but the feed did not provide enough descriptive text for a fuller snapshot. Use the linked original source for complete details.
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 met the briefing criteria, but the feed did not provide enough descriptive text for a fuller snapshot. Use the linked original source for complete details.
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 + 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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