Colorado Permit To Purchase (SB25-003) Safety Course
Colorado SB25-003 established new requirements for certain purchases and transfers of firearms classified as Specified Semiautomatic Firearms .
Spartan Defense provides firearms safety training to help eligible Colorado residents understand and complete the required training.
Colorado Specified Semiautomatic Firearms Working Document
Review the State of Colorado's current draft working document regarding firearms classified as Specified Semiautomatic Firearms.
| Course Detail | Requirement/Information | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Course Option | 4-Hour or 12-Hour | The applicable course depends on qualifying hunter education. |
| Course Fee | To Be Announced | PriorityState, county, eligibility-card, and range fees may be separate. |
| Written Examination | Required | Students must meet all applicable completion requirements. |
| Effective Date | August 1, 2026 | Requirements apply to all covered purchases or transfers. |
| Class Schedule | Available Now | Class dates are posted on the event calendar. |
Course Overview
This course addresses firearms safety and other required topics associated with Colorado's SB25-003 training standards.
Students receive instruction designed to ensure proper understanding of safe firearm handling, storage, legal responsibilities, and the complete process required prior to purchasing or receiving a covered firearm.
4-Hour Basic Course
Intended for qualifying students who possess an eligible Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education certification.
12-Hour Extended Course
Intended for students who do not possess qualifying Hunter Education certification or who are otherwise required to complete the extended course.
Purchase Process
Anyone purchasing an affected firearm must complete the following steps before the transaction can be finalized:
1. Customer Application
Customer Application through the Firearms Safety System (FSS) --> Access FSS Application Portal
2. Background Check
Complete a 3rd party name-based background check --> MyTruSeal
3. Sheriff Review and Eligibility Card Issuance
Submit the Specified Semiautomatic Firearms (SSF) application and 3rd party background check to the appropriate county sheriff's department. --> El Paso County Application
4. Course and Exam
Sign up for a class --> Find a Class on the Calendar Here
5. Purchase & FFL Verification
Purchase firearm (select firearms only – most handguns, lever actions, bolt guns, and pump shotguns are exempt)
Curriculum Highlights
Review the training modules covered in each course tier to understand how they align with your requirements.
4-Hour Safety Course
- State Legal Framework: Detailed review of Colorado's SB25-003, firearm purchase procedures, transport laws, and legal liabilities.
- FSS Navigation: Step-by-step guidance on how to navigate the state's Firearms Safety System application.
- Safe Storage & Handling: Best practices for secure home storage, lock choices, and preventing unauthorized access.
- Written Examination: Required state-mandated test to evaluate understanding of the course content with a passing score of 90% or higher.
12-Hour Extended Course
- Convenient Two-Day Schedule: The 12-hour course is divided into two separate 6-hour classroom sessions, making it easier to fit into your work and family schedule.
- All 4-Hour Core Content: Includes the complete overview of Colorado firearm laws, safe storage protocols, and the FSS application system.
- Firearm Mechanics & Safety: Comprehensive breakdown of semiautomatic actions, cycles of operation, maintenance, and the universal rules of firearm safety.
- Shooting Fundamentals: Instruction covering grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, loading and unloading procedures, malfunction recognition, and responsible firearm handling.
- Written Examination: Required state-mandated test to evaluate understanding of the course content with a passing score of 90% or higher.
Disclaimer: This page provides general educational information and is not legal advice. Course availability, state approval, firearm classifications, fees, agency procedures, and eligibility requirements may change. Students and customers should confirm current requirements before registering for a class or attempting a firearm purchase or transfer.
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