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Gun Dealers Sue Colorado Governor Over Law Allowing Warrantless Inspections of Sales Records
An alliance of firearms dealers filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Colorado law that permits warrantless searches of gun store records. The measure, signed June 2, takes effect in January 2027.
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An alliance of firearms dealers and advocacy groups sued Colorado Gov. Jared Polis over a state law authorizing warrantless inspections of gun sales records. The Colorado Shooting Sports Association and the Colorado Federal Firearms Licensees Association filed the suit on behalf of three federal firearms licensees.
The complaint targets provisions in HB26-1126 that allow any peace officer to examine dealer records without a warrant, probable cause, or stated reason.
Background on the Law Polis signed the bill on June 2.
It takes effect January 1, 2027. Gun dealers who refuse to cooperate face misdemeanor charges. The complaint states the law provides no notice requirements, imposes no limits on inspection frequency, and grants inspection authority to an overly broad group of officers.
Under federal law, compliance inspections of licensed firearms dealers are limited to designated federal agents, must occur during business hours, and are restricted to once per year except in narrow circumstances. CSSA Director of Operations Daniel Fenelson said criminals obtain firearms through theft and black-market channels rather than regulated dealers.
Colorado faces separate federal lawsuits over its restrictions on magazines holding more than 15 rounds and on certain semiautomatic firearms in Denver.
