Today’s Topics You Shouldn’t Ignore:

1.Riot Season is Coming
2.Pending NFA on Form 1 and 4
3.Pre-Loved Inventory
4.Final 8 Range Memberships Available at Current Pricing

The recent federal agent shooting in Minnesota has already triggered protests, wall-to-wall media coverage, and political outrage. Regardless of how investigations conclude, the reaction follows a familiar pattern — and for gun owners and small businesses, it marks the start of what many now recognize as riot season.

We’ve seen this cycle before: a high-profile incident, escalating unrest, and lawmakers rushing to “do something.” Too often, that response isn’t accountability or smarter policy — it’s blaming the tool. Colorado has repeatedly been willing to follow national narratives, even when the events themselves happen far outside our state.

As riot season ramps up, pressure will build on Colorado legislators to pass additional gun restrictions under the banner of public safety. History suggests proposals will move fast, be emotionally driven, and place the burden on lawful owners and retailers rather than criminals or bad actors.

From a market perspective, the pattern is predictable. During the last major riot season, demand surged — not just for firearms, but for personal protection and less-lethal defensive gear, as everyday people looked for practical ways to protect themselves without escalating force.

Top 5 Best-Selling Items During the Last Riot Season:

1.Extendable Batons – Simple, reliable personal defense tools with no paperwork.
2.Pepper Spray – Compact, effective, and widely chosen for everyday carry.
3.MSA Gas Masks – High demand during protests involving chemical irritants and smoke.
4.Tasers / Stun Devices – A strong option for close-range, non-lethal self-defense.
5.Protective Gear & Accessories – Eye protection, gloves, and related safety equipment surged alongside unrest.

Civil unrest combined with legislative threats consistently drives consumer behavior: people prepare early, inventory tightens, and prices rise once panic buying begins.

For Colorado gun owners and responsible citizens, the takeaway is simple — riot season doesn’t just bring unrest, it brings rushed laws and long-term consequences. Staying informed and prepared before policy shifts is always smarter than reacting after the fact. Stay ready and confident. Consistent training matters more than ever.

Damage Factory will continue monitoring how this situation develops and what it means for your rights, your safety, and the Colorado firearms market.

GREAT JOB FELLAS! The NFA branch is buried with up to 720,000 submissions right now, so initial submission delays are expected. That said, once your Form 4 is submitted, approvals have been coming back in roughly a week so far—let’s hope that trend holds.

FN FNAR .308 – $950
Ruger Gunsite Scout .308 – $650
Anderson AR-10 6.5 Creedmoor – $1100
Sig Sauer MCX 5.56 – $1900
BCM Mod 0 5.56 – $1200
Tokarev 12 Gauge Bullpup – $250
Glock 45 Orchid/Satin 9mm – $580
Fully Built Radical AR15 w/ Eotech 512 and light – $1200
Glock Gen 5 45 Binary Trigger 9mm – $780
Henry AR7 Survival Kit, w/ammo, targets and accessories – $450
Glock 19 OD Green Gen 3 – $450
Glock 17 Gen 2 – $450
KelTec KS7 12ga – $549
KelTec KSG 12ga OD Green- $699
S&W Shield Plus 9mm Optic -Ready -$300
Icarus Precision Sig Sauer P365 Rose with full kit, Safe and extras – $1400
S&W M&P Shield 40 – $199
LMT Mars H Complete Lower – $1200
IWI Masada 9mm with optic plate – $400
Ruger SR22 – $200
Staccato C2 with Steiner MPS and Tier 1 Holster – $2500
Volquartsen Black Mamba 22lr – $1300
Remington 870 12 Gauge – $300
Stoeger 3500 12 Gauge – $249
Mossberg 500 12 Gauge – $299
Reminton 870 12 Gauge – $400
Citadel Boss 25 12 Gauge – $399
Tokarev TAR 12 Gauge – $255
Aero M5 AR10 Pistol w/ Lantac BCG – $1200
Colt M4 LE/MIL Marked – $1399
Marlin Model 80 22lr – $180
Savage Mod 24 Combination 22 WM, 410ga – $350
JC Higgins Mod 28 22lr – $250
Springfield Echelon 5” OR 9mm – $599
Ruger SR22 22lr – $199
Ruger MkIII Target – Trigger/Sights – $399
Ruger SR9c 9mm – $199
Springfield XD 45 – $399
Walther PPQ Carry 9mm – $450
Cimarron .38+ 18
Bersa Thunder .380 w/ accessories – $229
LMT MRP-L 11.5”
CZ 50 9×18 $280
Smith Wesson 1911 Perf. Center Commander 45acp $1599
DDMV7 Pro w/ Trigger $1799
DDMV7 5.56 16” $1669
PSA 5.56 Piston Built – Red Dot & Magnifier, Magpul $999
PSA PA15 5.56 A2 $599
AM-15 5.56, Binary Trigger, Vortex Red Dot $699
Aero X15 20” 5.56 Binary Trigger, Breach CH, Magpul $849
Aero X15 AA Piston 5.56 $899
Aero M4E1 5.56 16” Geissele SD Flat Trigger, BA barrel + Extras $1499
Mosin Nagant 1927 M1891 USSR Stamp $799
Canik Mete MC9 PRIME – Custom Porting, OD Green & Accessories $850
Walther Q5 Match Steel LOK grips, Pro Trigger 9mm, Holosun 507C $1900

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