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A partial list of places in Colorado where it’s OK to talk about guns:

• Next to that Colorful Colorado sign (selfie!)• After you hucked that backy off a cornice• Around the campfire• After anyone starts• Before anyone starts struggling emotionally• In line for tickets at the big game (go local sports!)• Between the opening act and the headliner• The front seat of a pickup on your way to work• The tailgate of a pickup after youʼre done with work• The gun range (of course)• The gun store (of course)• The gun show (OK we get it)• In the checkout line at the organic grocer• After that meeting that couldʼve been an email• While youʼre mucking the stalls• The trailhead (Colorado has more than 1,400 of 'em!)• While youʼre setting up a ground blind• During potlucks at your house of worship• When youʼre programming the code to your new quick access safe• Over burgers (soy, beef, bison, whatever)• Waiting for a double oatmilk latte• When you drop your kids off• At the mechanic• With your parents• Around the kitchen table• Over the backyard fence• At the pool, lake, beach or swimming hole• The local brewery (you know the one)• Walking your dog to the dog park to play with dogs• Everywhere not on this list too

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