Muley- Yes I do live in CO, westminster/broomfield area.
I don't have too much experience with guns, and just recently started to experiment with some at the range with some friends (none at all are interested in hunting ). As far as cutting up animals, I can say I don't think it would bother me, of course I won't know FOR SURE until I'm in that position. ;P

Thank you every one for the tips, I will do quite a bit of research on what everyone is telling me..

And if there is anything else that someone can think of...
I would love to know