Firearms Dealer Division
The Firearm Dealer Division was created with House Bill 24-1353 Firearms Dealer Requirements & Permit. The act requires a firearms dealer (dealer), beginning July 1, 2025, to obtain a state firearms dealer permit (state permit) in order to engage in the business of dealing in firearms other than destructive devices in Colorado.
Our Mission
The Firearms Dealer Division's Mission is to promote public safety and responsible firearm commerce by ensuring compliance with state laws, fostering education and accountability among firearms dealers, and safeguarding the integrity of firearm transactions. Through collaboration, transparency, and the implementation of effective regulatory measures, the division is committed to supporting a safe and secure Colorado for all residents.
Firearms Dealer State Permit Application Employment Eligibility Check Request
Important Dates
April 10, 2025 Firearms Dealer Department adopts Rules
April 30, 2025 Attorneys General Office Issues Opinion on the Rules
May 10, 2025 Rules are Published in Colorado Register
May 30, 2025 Rules are Effective
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Firearms Dealer Division Updates
What's new
- NOTICE - Firearms Dealer Permit Applications (Posted 4/2/2025)
- Firearms Dealer Division Proposed Rules - Public Comments (Posted 4/2/2025)
- NOTICE - Firearms Dealer Employment Eligibility (Posted 3/31/2025)
- Information RE: Obtaining Fingerprints for the Purpose of a Criminal History Record Check (Posted 3/28/2025)
- 2025 Firearms Dealer Division Proposed Permanent Rules (Posted 3/28/2025)
- Firearms Dealer Division Permanent Rules Hearing Reminder (Posted 3/26/2025)
- 2024-2025 Firearms Dealer Department Rules Working Group Public Comments (Posted 3/5/2025)
- Industry Update - Fingerprint Cards (Posted 2/19/2025)
- 2024-2025 Firearms Dealer Division Rules Working Group Public Comments (Posted 2/12/2025)
- 2024-2025 Firearms Dealer Division Rulemaking Working Group Session #6 Reminder 2 (Posted 2/10/2025)
- 2024 Firearms Dealer Division Rulemaking Working Group Session #6 Reminder (Posted 2/4/2025)
- 2024 Firearms Dealer Division Rules Working Group (Posted 1/31/2025)
- 2024-5 Firearms Dealer Division Rulemaking Working Group Proposed Forms - Updated Report of Change (Posted 1/9/2025)
- 2024-5 Firearms Dealer Division Rulemaking Working Group Proposed Forms (Posted 1/9/2025)
- 2024 Firearms Dealer Division Rulemaking Working Group Session #5 on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. (Posted 1/8/2025)
- 2024 Firearms Dealer Division Rulemaking Working Group Session #5 on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 (Posted 1/6/2025)
- 2024 Firearms Dealer Division Rules Working Group December Public Comments (Posted 12/31/2024)
- 2024 Firearms Dealer Division Rulemaking Working Group Session #5 Reminder (Posted 12/31/2024)
- 2024 Firearms Dealer Division Rulemaking Working Group Session #4 Reminder **VIRTUAL ONLY** (Posted 12/9/2024)
- 2024 Firearms Dealer Division Rulemaking Working Group Session 4 Reminder (Posted 12/9/2024)
- 2024 Firearms Dealer Division Rules Working Group Public Comments (Posted 12/9/2024)
- 2024 Firearms Dealer Division Rulemaking Working Group Session #4 Reminder (Posted 12/6/2024)
- 2024 Firearms Dealer Rules Working Group Session #3 Update (Posted 11/6/2024)
- 2024 Firearms Dealer Rules Working Group Session #3 Reminder (Posted 11/5/2024)
- Information Regarding Upcoming Firearms Dealer Division Rulemaking Sessions (Posted 11/1/2024)
- 2024 Firearms Dealer Rules Working Group Session #3 and Rules Hearing Notice (Posted 10/25/2024)
- Firearms Dealer Division Public Comment Form Access Update (Posted 10/4/2024)
- Notice Firearms Dealer Division Proposed Regulations for Public Comment (Posted 10/4/2024)
- 2024 Firearms Dealers Rules Working Group (Posted 8/16/2024)
- Introduction of Colorado House Bill 24-1353 and Upcoming Stakeholder Meetings (Posted 7/12/2024)
Contact Us
By Email:
General Questions: dor_fdd@state.co.us
Rulemaking: dor_fddrulemaking@state.co.us
Licensing: dor_fddlicensing@state.co.us
By Phone:
(303) 205-2989
In Person (By Appointments Only):
1707 Cole Blvd., Suite 300, Lakewood, CO 80401
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By Mail:
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Firearms Dealer Division
PO BOX 17087
Denver CO 80217-0087