Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in El Paso County. Colorado Springs lies at the foot of Pikes Peak, bordered by the Air Force Academy to the north and Fort Carson to the south. Firearms ordered from this store ship to licensed dealers throughout 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 mandates a background check through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation for nearly all firearm sales, with a three-day waiting period from the start of the check before delivery. Buyers must be at least 21, with few exceptions. The state prohibits selling or transferring magazines that hold over 15 rounds. Starting August 1, 2026, purchasing certain semi-automatic firearms—those with detachable magazines or gas-operated handguns—requires a safety course and an eligibility card issued by the sheriff.
Dealers in these communities all work for Colorado Springs-area buyers:
Concealed carry in Colorado requires a permit; there is no permitless carry. The El Paso County Sheriff issues concealed handgun permits to residents 21 or older who complete approved training and pass a background check, with permits valid for five years. Open carry is generally legal but subject to local bans, and municipalities may impose additional firearm regulations, including carry restrictions in specific areas. Always verify local laws before carrying.
Most deer and elk rifle hunting in Colorado operates on a limited license system, with drawings held in the spring. Over-the-counter licenses are available only for specific species and units. Deer rifle seasons typically occur in October and November, varying by game management unit. Front Range plains units, including those near El Paso County, have distinct dates and are predominantly private land. Legal rifles must be centerfire and meet minimum caliber and bullet-weight requirements. Refer to the 2026 Colorado Big Game brochure for details on nearby units.
Colorado Springs is near Pike National Forest and Pikes Peak. Deer licenses are allocated by Game Management Unit; consult the CPW Big Game Brochure for units accessible from El Paso County.
With a strong military presence and proximity to Pike National Forest, shooting sports and hunting are woven into the local culture.
The ranges on the city pages are public facilities run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, picked by distance from each city. Licenses, passes and hours are set by the agency.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, 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. Firearm delivery must wait three days after the background check begins, or longer if the check is still incomplete.
Colorado law prohibits selling or transferring magazines with a capacity exceeding 15 rounds, with exceptions for those owned before July 1, 2013.
Purchasing certain semi-automatic firearms with detachable magazines now requires completing a safety course and obtaining an eligibility card from the sheriff. Many handguns are exempt, but confirm the current regulations for your chosen model.
A spare magazine, a sling, scope covers and the ammunition your rifle is zeroed with; the city page lists the zone and season structure.
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.