Firearms
Compliance

Blackhawk Outfitters Ltd is a licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) based in Castle Rock, Colorado. Every firearm we sell ships only to a licensed FFL dealer. Buyers complete ATF Form 4473 and pass a NICS background check at the receiving dealer before taking possession. We do not ship firearms directly to individuals — no exceptions.

Colorado law classifies rapid-fire conversion devices — including bump stocks, binary triggers, and forced-reset triggers — as dangerous weapons. The manufacture, sale, purchase, and possession of these devices is prohibited in Colorado. Blackhawk Outfitters does not sell these devices.

Beginning August 1, 2026, Colorado law restricts the sale and transfer of “Specified Semiautomatic Firearms” (SSF): semiautomatic rifles and shotguns that accept detachable magazines, and gas-operated semiautomatic handguns with detachable magazines. Most common recoil-operated handguns, manually operated firearms (bolt, pump, lever, break action), and rimfire rifles are not affected.

Colorado residents: purchasing an SSF requires a Firearms Safety Course Eligibility Card issued by your county sheriff after completing a state-approved safety course. Products classified as SSF display a notice on their product page. Colorado orders containing SSF items cannot be completed online — contact our team and we will complete your purchase with card verification, as the law requires.

Out-of-state buyers: the statute exempts transfers to residents of other states and to licensed dealers. Your order ships to your local FFL under standard federal procedure, unaffected by SB25-003.

Firearm classifications follow the official guidance list published by the Colorado Department of Revenue, Firearms Dealer Division (version 07/01/2026), supplemented by the statutory definition in C.R.S. 18-12-116. The state updates its guidance periodically; classifications on this site are updated accordingly.

Colorado law requires purchasers of ammunition to be 21 or older (limited exceptions apply for ages 18–20, including active-duty military and holders of hunter education certificates) and requires shipped ammunition to be delivered with age verification and an adult signature.

Shipping to Colorado: ammunition orders ship to Colorado addresses with the state-required delivery service — age verification (21+) and adult signature at delivery — applied automatically at checkout. Purchasers confirm a 21+ age attestation before placing the order. Store pickup with ID verification at our Castle Rock location is also available. Ammunition ships normally to all other states where lawful.

Colorado requires every firearm transfer — including private-party sales — to go through a licensed FFL dealer with a background check run through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) InstaCheck program. The background check fee is $15, paid by the purchaser at the time of transfer.

• 3-day waiting period (C.R.S. § 18-12-115): a minimum of 3 days must elapse between initiation of the background check and delivery of the firearm. No exceptions, even if your check clears immediately.
• Magazine capacity (C.R.S. § 18-12-302): sale or transfer of magazines capable of accepting more than 15 rounds is prohibited. We do not sell or ship such magazines to Colorado addresses.
• Extreme Risk Protection Orders (C.R.S. § 13-14.5-103): individuals subject to an active ERPO cannot purchase or receive firearms.
• Secure storage (C.R.S. § 18-12-114): criminal liability applies when a minor gains access to a negligently stored firearm. Gun safes, lock boxes, trigger locks, cable locks, and biometric safes are all effective options — we strongly recommend secure storage for every firearm.

• 21 years: minimum age to purchase any firearm — rifles, shotguns, and handguns — under Colorado law. (The federal minimum for long guns is 18, but Colorado law governs our sales.)
• 21 years: minimum age to purchase ammunition in Colorado under HB25-1133 (limited exceptions for ages 18–20 described above).

If you reside outside Colorado:

• Long guns (rifles/shotguns): may be purchased in person at our facility, subject to both Colorado law and your home state’s laws.
• Handguns: must be shipped to a licensed FFL dealer in your home state for transfer — federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(b)(3)) prohibits interstate handgun sales without an FFL-to-FFL transfer.
• Online purchases: all firearms ship to an FFL dealer (our Colorado facility or your home-state dealer).

If your background check results in a denial, we cannot complete the transfer and cannot influence the outcome. You have the right to appeal:

• Colorado CBI Appeals: CBI InstaCheck Unit — (303) 239-8062
• Federal NICS Appeals: FBI NICS Section, NICS Appeal Services Team — (304) 625-4829

The NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 provides the right to challenge denials based on incorrect records.

Every gun owner should know and practice the Four Fundamental Rules of Firearm Safety:

• Treat every firearm as if it is loaded — always.
• Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy.
• Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you have decided to shoot.
• Know your target, what is beyond it, and what is between you and it.

We recommend all new firearm owners complete a certified safety course. Resources: NSSF Safety Programs | USCCA Training

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every jurisdiction we ship to, including magazine capacity limits, NFA regulations, and state-specific product restrictions. Our systems screen every order against destination-state rules. If a product cannot legally ship to your state, checkout will not complete.

• License Number: 5-84-035-01-9A-17323
• Business: Blackhawk Outfitters Ltd. — Castle Rock, Colorado (FFL premise — pickup & transfers only)
• Phone: (970) 344-7213
• Email: ffl@blackhawkltd.com

This page summarizes our compliance practices and is provided for information only — it is not legal advice. For questions about your eligibility or your state’s laws, consult the official statutes, your local authorities, or a qualified attorney. For questions about an order, contact our team.

Last updated: July 20, 2026.