Salida, Colorado · Est. Local Retail

Find Your Place
in the Outdoors

Quality firearms, reliable gear, and honest advice — right here in the heart of the San Luis Valley.

Bighorn Canyon Trading Post storefront in Salida, Colorado

Our Story

A Valley Tradition
Rooted in Trust

Located along US Highway 50, Bighorn Canyon Trading Post has served Salida and the surrounding San Luis Valley as a destination for firearms, outdoor equipment, and the kind of personal service you won't find at big-box stores.

Our team understands the difference between a casual shopper and someone who knows their gear inside and out. Either way, you'll get the same thing: straight answers, fair prices, and no pressure to buy anything you don't need.

5610

E US-50, Salida

San Luis Valley

'90s

Serving Locals

What We Carry

Gear Built for Real Use

From concealed carry to trail-ready equipment, every item in our showroom is selected for reliability and value.

Firearms

Handguns, rifles, and shotguns from trusted manufacturers — new and pre-owned, with full background check support.

Hunting & Outdoors

Ammunition, optics, camo, knives, and everything you need before heading into the field this season.

Tactical & Carry

Holsters, concealed-carry options, tactical flashlights, and everyday-carry essentials for the practical minded.

What We Do

More Than a Storefront

We offer a range of services to keep you safe, legal, and prepared — handled with care and professionalism.

Firearms Transfers

FFL transfers handled efficiently and discreetly. Bring your paperwork and we'll take care of the rest — same-day service when possible.

Gunsmithing

Repairs, cleaning, modifications, and restoration. Our gunsmith treats every firearm like it's their own — from vintage pieces to modern carry guns.

Expert Guidance

First-time buyer? Unsure what you need? Our staff will walk you through your options without rushing you — no judgment, just honest recommendations.

License Assistance

Need a concealed carry permit or other licensing help? We'll point you in the right direction and make sure your paperwork is in order.

Consignment

Have a firearm or collectible you'd like to sell? Our consignment program offers fair appraisals and a trusted audience of local buyers.

Local & Traveler Friendly

Right on US-50, we're an easy stop whether you're a Salida resident or passing through the San Luis Valley. Pull in and say hello.

What Locals Say

Trusted by the Valley

We've been coming here for years. The staff knows their stuff and never makes you feel like a novice — even when you are.

— Longtime Salida Customer

Stopped in while traveling through and ended up exactly where I needed to be. Honest prices and real expertise.

— Valley Traveler

They made my first firearm purchase feel straightforward instead of intimidating. That kind of service is hard to find.

— First-Time Buyer, Salida

Visit Us

Stop By the Trading Post

We're right off US-50 in Salida — easy to find, easy to talk to. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your next adventure.

Call (719) 539-8577

Address 5610 E US-50, Salida 81201

Phone (719) 539-8577

Email bighornguns@outlook.com

Find Your Placein the Outdoors

A Valley TraditionRooted in Trust