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. Orders ship to FFL 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 Colorado Bureau of Investigation background check for dealer and most private sales, with a three-day waiting period from the check's start before delivery. Buyers must be at least 21, with few exceptions. Magazines over 15 rounds cannot be sold or transferred. Starting August 1, 2026, purchasing specified semi-automatic firearms requires a safety course and a sheriff-issued eligibility card.
Dealers in these communities all work for Colorado Springs-area buyers:
Colorado does not permit concealed carry without a license. The El Paso County Sheriff issues permits to residents 21 and older who complete a training course and pass a background check; permits last five years. Open carry is generally allowed but can be restricted locally. Since 2021, cities and counties may set their own firearm rules, including carry limits in specific areas. Check local laws where you live and travel.
Most deer and elk rifle hunting in Colorado requires a limited license drawn in the spring, with over-the-counter options for certain species and units. Deer rifle seasons typically occur in October and November by game management unit. Plains units along the Front Range, including those near El Paso County, have their own dates and mostly private land. Rifles must be centerfire and meet caliber and bullet-weight requirements. Review the 2026 Colorado Big Game brochure for nearby units.
Colorado Springs is near Pike National Forest. Deer licenses are issued by Game Management Unit, so consult the CPW Big Game Brochure for units close to El Paso County.
The city's strong military presence and proximity to Pike National Forest make hunting and shooting sports a common activity.
The public ranges on the city pages are run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance from each city. Licenses, passes and hours are the agency's; some public ranges restrict rapid fire or large-format pistols, so read the rules.
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. A dealer must wait three days from the start of the background check before delivering a firearm, or longer if the check is still pending.
Colorado prohibits the sale or transfer of magazines holding more than 15 rounds. Magazines owned before July 1, 2013 and continuously possessed are grandfathered.
Buyers of specified semi-automatic firearms with detachable magazines now need a completed safety course and a sheriff-issued eligibility card before purchase. Many handguns are excluded, but verify the current rules for the model you want.
Almost never; states set minimum cartridges for deer that 9mm does not meet. Use a rifle the state allows; the city page names the zone.
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.