Native to Colorado?

[B-rad]

Born and raised in Westminster, 38 years and counting. I've always said there is no better place to live. Where else can you snow ski in the morning and water ski in the afternoon. Where the snow flies while the sun is shining. Get 6" of snow and it's gone the next day. I never take it for granted that you can look west and enjoy the beauty of the snow capped mountains. Good luck finding a better place to grow up if you love the outdoors.
With that said, it's hard to have that same pride as I used to have when I tell someone where I'm from. It's almost embarrassing to admit that I am from a state full of outdoorsman and have a government that takes such a ridiculous stance on firearms. I still hold on to the hope for a better day when this is all a distant memory. A day that common sense returns to our lawmakers and not every decision is made on a knee jerk reaction to an unfortunate event. A day that people have respect, not fear, for firearms.

[Drilldov2.0]

Native.

[babirl]

3-Gen Native/4th-Gen Living here.

Great Granddad Sheriff of Prowers CTY circa 1924-25 (true character):

[R&S]

Is Granddad's revolver still in the family?

3-Gen Native/4th-Gen Living here.

Great Granddad Sheriff of Prowers CTY circa 1924-25 (true character):

[babirl]

Is Granddad's revolver still in the family?

Which one? Not here but yes the Colt .38-40 Bisley is...

Also have a hard-used "sporterized" Krag w/ an original Weaver 2x post scope hacked onto it plus his horse scabbard .. Not super valuable, in decent shape but very cool/they were pretty poor folks and still shoots great. It sure shot a lot of animals out on the hard-core E. Plains.

ETA: Sent this pic to Sheriff Maketa as I can assure you no way in hell would my Great Granddad have put up w/ what's going on! He left MO/tough job to come live in CO and be poor but free.

[TheGrey]

3-Gen Native/4th-Gen Living here.

Great Granddad Sheriff of Prowers CTY circa 1924-25 (true character):

What an awesome photo! Your great Grandad looked like he could back up anything he said.

[02ducky]

3-Gen Native/4th-Gen Living here.

Great Granddad Sheriff of Prowers CTY circa 1924-25 (true character):

Just an awesome photo, thanks for sharing.

[USAFGopherMike]

Just an awesome photo, thanks for sharing.

+1 one. That's too cool.

[Zach O]

Yup. Born and raised.

[Mountain Boy]

Yep - 3 counties in 37 years.