Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in El Paso County. Colorado Springs sits at the base of Pikes Peak, with the Air Force Academy to the north and Fort Carson to the south. Firearms ship to FFL dealers across El Paso County.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Colorado law allows.
Colorado requires a background check through CBI InstaCheck for dealer and private sales, a three-day waiting period after the check starts, and a minimum age of 21 to buy any firearm. Magazines over 15 rounds cannot be sold. A state excise tax applies to firearms and ammunition. Since August 1, 2026, buying certain specified semiautomatic firearms also needs a sheriff-issued eligibility card and a completed safety course. Check the current rules before you order.
Dealers in these communities all work for Colorado Springs-area buyers:
Colorado has no permitless concealed carry. A concealed handgun permit is issued by the sheriff of the county where you live, here the El Paso County Sheriff, and applicants must be 21 and show handgun training. Open carry is legal in much of the state, but cities and counties may ban it, and Denver does. Local governments may also restrict carry in some public buildings, so check the ordinances where you go.
Colorado deer hunting is managed by Game Management Unit, with most rifle licenses drawn. The 2026 rifle seasons are October 14-18, October 24 to November 1, November 7-15 and November 18-22, with deer licenses mostly in the second, third and fourth seasons. Archery opens in late summer and muzzleloader in September. Rifles must meet CPW caliber and bullet rules. Check the 2026 CPW Big Game Brochure for your unit and hunt code.
Colorado Springs sits below Pikes Peak and the Pike National Forest. Deer licenses are drawn by Game Management Unit, so check the CPW Big Game Brochure for units near El Paso County.
The city's large military community and easy access to the Pike National Forest make hunting and target shooting part of daily life.
These public shooting ranges near our featured cities are run or listed by state wildlife agencies, state forests or the national forests. Many require a hunting or fishing license, a range permit or a day pass, and hours change with the seasons, so call or check the agency site first.
Source: State wildlife agency, state forestry and U.S. Forest Service range lists, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Manitou Springs, Fountain, Monument, Colorado Springs or anywhere in El Paso County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Yes. A dealer may not transfer a firearm until three days after the background check starts, or until it is approved, whichever is later.
21, for handguns and long guns.
Buyers of certain specified semiautomatic firearms now need an eligibility card from the county sheriff and a completed safety course. See Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the process.
Common choices such as .243 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Winchester, .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield work well for deer. Some states limit rifle cartridges or require shotguns or straight-wall cartridges, so check your state's current regulations.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with El Paso County Sheriff or a local attorney about your own situation.