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Colorado Gun Owners Sue Over New Law Allowing Warrantless Access to Dealer Records

Law enforcement in Colorado can now inspect the records of any firearms dealer in the state "at all times" without a warrant, probable cause, or limits.

Tosin Akintola | 6.18.2026 11:54 AM

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A new Colorado law has raised the hackles of a coalition of gun owners in the state, leading them to challenge its constitutionality in federal court.

Signed into law on June 2 by Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis, the Requirements for Firearms Dealers Act requires all gun sellers in the state to allow any "duly authorized peace officer" to inspect their sales records "at all times."

The bill follows in the footsteps of 11 other states and Washington, D.C., by extending the state's record-keeping requirements for firearms dealers to all retail transactions, including transfers. Dealers will be required to note the customer's name, age, and address, as well as the firearm's serial number, letters, make, and caliber. Failure to comply could result in a fine of up to $75,000, the loss........

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