In a gut-wrenching blow to the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 25-003 into law on April 10, 2025, cementing one of the most aggressive attacks on the Second Amendment in the nation’s history. This draconian measure, which sailed through the Colorado Senate on February 18, 2025, and the House on March 24, 2025, imposes a suffocating ban on the sale and purchase of most semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines—rifles, shotguns, and certain handguns that millions rely on for self-defense, hunting, and sport. Far from the “common-sense safety” its sponsors claim, SB25-003 is a brazen attempt to transform a God-given right into a government-controlled privilege. The federal government must intervene now to strike down this unconstitutional overreach before it spreads like wildfire across the nation. Come and take it.
SB25-003 is no mere tweak to existing gun laws—it’s a full-frontal assault on the Second Amendment’s clear command: “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” By requiring a state-issued permit, a 12-hour training course, and sheriff approval to purchase semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines, Colorado has turned a fundamental freedom into a bureaucratic gauntlet. While the law exempts shotguns, fixed-magazine firearms, and most recoil-operated handguns, it ensnares countless commonly used firearms, including those integral to self-defense and America’s hunting heritage. The bill also bans rapid-fire devices like bump stocks and binary triggers, further tightening the noose around lawful gun ownership.
This isn’t about stopping crime—mass shooters and criminals don’t line up for permits. It’s about control. The law’s backers, like Senator Tom Sullivan, lean on Colorado’s 2013 high-capacity magazine limit to justify this leap, but SB25-003 goes light-years beyond, targeting the very tools of liberty. Despite Polis’s claim that the bill “protects Second Amendment rights,” its labyrinth of red tape screams otherwise. Starting August 1, 2026, law-abiding Coloradans will face hurdles that criminals will simply ignore, leaving the vulnerable disarmed and the defiant criminalized.
Colorado’s new law doesn’t just threaten its own citizens—it’s a blueprint for anti-gun zealots nationwide. By signing SB25-003, Polis has handed a playbook to every state itching to erode the Second Amendment. If this stands, expect a domino effect: California, New York, and others will race to outdo Colorado’s restrictions, chipping away at our rights until they’re unrecognizable. The law’s permitting system—overseen by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, of all agencies—creates a de facto gun registry, ripe for abuse. Sheriffs, already strapped for resources, are saddled with approving permits, with no clear funding to handle the load. This is government overreach on steroids, and it’s already sparking panic buying and legal challenges.
The Second Amendment isn’t a suggestion—it’s a bulwark against tyranny. Yet Colorado’s legislature ignored overwhelming public outcry, with roughly 95% of testifiers at the March 11, 2025, House Judiciary Committee hearing opposing the bill. Polis, once a skeptic of outright bans, caved to pressure, signing a law that mocks the Constitution and the will of the people. If this isn’t a wake-up call for every American, nothing is.
With SB25-003 now law, the battle shifts to the federal stage. Congress and the courts must act swiftly to nullify this abomination before it takes root. The federal government has a duty to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans, no matter what state they call home. Recent Supreme Court rulings, like Bruen, affirm that the right to bear arms extends beyond the home and cannot be smothered by arbitrary restrictions. SB25-003’s permitting scheme is a textbook violation, ripe for a legal smackdown.
Lawmakers in Washington must pass legislation to preempt state-level gun grabs like this one, reaffirming that no state can override the Second Amendment. The 14th Amendment demands equal protection under the law—Colorado’s attempt to single out gun owners for punishment cannot stand. If the courts move too slowly, Congress must step up, using its authority to regulate interstate commerce and protect constitutional guarantees. The stakes couldn’t be higher: if Colorado’s law survives, it’ll embolden every anti-gun politician to follow suit, leaving Americans defenseless against both criminals and tyrants.
The signing of SB25-003 is a declaration of war on liberty, and it demands a fierce response. This fight is bigger than Colorado—it’s about the soul of America. The right to self-defense is non-negotiable, woven into the fabric of our nation by founders who knew the cost of oppression. Coloradans and patriots nationwide must rally—flood the courts with lawsuits, pressure federal lawmakers, and vote out every politician who backed this betrayal. The law’s August 1, 2026, start date gives us time to organize, but not to dawdle.
This isn’t just about guns—it’s about who gets to decide your freedom. SB25-003 is a test: will we stand firm, or will we let our rights be stripped away under the guise of safety? The answer lies in action. Demand that Congress and the courts crush this law before it spreads. Support groups like the Colorado State Shooting Association and the National Association for Gun Rights, who are already gearing up for the fight. The line is drawn—molon labe.
