The Cerakote Barn

The Cerakote Barn provided gunsmithing and Cerakote coating services with a focus on custom firearm finishing work. Operating since 2013, the shop built a reputation for quality custom work and standing firm on Second Amendment principles.

Recent Colorado legislation—including HB24-1353, HB25-1238, and SB25-003—fundamentally changed the operating landscape for firearms businesses in the state. The new requirements include:

• •Mandatory "Colorado Firearms Dealers Permit" with new licensing fees
• •State access to all dealer documentation, point-of-sale programs, and customer purchase histories
• •Credit card transaction reporting creating a de facto state registry (despite state constitutional prohibition)
• •Mandatory "state-approved" training requirements for buyers
• •Restrictions on popular firearm models

"The legislation that was just passed has made the State of Colorado less safe, and much harder for you to protect yourself."

These regulatory costs and privacy violations forced a business decision: relocate or close.

• •Cerakote Finishing - Custom coating and color options for firearms
• •Custom Gunsmithing - Build work and customization
• •Firearm Refinishing - Restoration and protective coatings

The shop is relocating to Colorado and will continue serving customers through mail-order Cerakote services. They're committed to maintaining operations without the regulatory burden that made Colorado untenable.

The Cerakote Barn's statement was clear: none of Colorado's recent gun laws (dating back to 2000) have made the public safer. They point to the gap between campaign promises and actual results, and refuse to participate in a system they view as regulatory overreach rather than public safety improvement.