Category Archives: Gun Law

Guns in Airports: The Penalties You May Face

A gun in a red circle with a strike through it.

In some states in America, we enjoy the right to bear arms as protected under the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution. However, different states have different restrictions on where and when those firearms may be carried. In Colorado, for example, felons lose the right to own firearms upon conviction. However, there is one place where even […]

Breaking Down Colorado’s New Anti-Ghost Gun Law

Breaking Down Colorado’s New Anti-Ghost Gun Law

Beginning January 1, 2024, every gun in Colorado must have a serial number. If you own a firearm that does not have a serial number, you can get it serialized by a licensed Colorado gun dealer. Senate Bill 279, signed into law by Governor Jared Polis on June 2, 2023, closes a loophole that allowed […]

When Can You Point a Firearm at Someone?

When Can You Point a Firearm at Someone?

More citizens in the United States own firearms than in any other country in the world. Most gun owners in our country own firearms for either sport or self-defense. When faced with a perceived threat of harm, people will sometimes display a firearm or flash it at the person presenting the threat. However, flashing a […]

TSA Finds More Guns at Denver International Airport Checkpoints Than Ever Before

TSA Finds More Guns at Denver International Airport Checkpoints Than Ever Before

In 2021, TSA officers recovered 156 firearms at DIA checkpoints, a new record. Denver ranked seventh in the nation for recovered firearms according to the TSA.  When the new statistics were released, TSA spokesman David Pekoske stated that he believed, “What we see in our checkpoints really reflects what we’re seeing in society, and in […]

You Accidentally Brought a Gun to the Airport – What Now?

So, you accidentally brought a gun to the airport, and it was discovered by the TSA or other airport authorities. What now? The first thing to note is that this happens to many people. While the number of guns discovered at airports is relatively rare compared to how many people own guns in the United […]