I am considering a move to Colorado. Is there anything I need to know about their gun laws:
Waiting periods?
Concealed carry?
AR15 restrictions?
Magazine restrictions?
A generally hostile gun government?
Thanks…
Hope that helps
Colorado is a good place to be a gun owner and a great place overall to live.
As mentioned, the city of Denver has a few hiccups but nothing too major. NFA is legal in the state and concealed carry is popular.
The City of Denver, has an “Assault Weapons” ban. Do not live in Denver!
Other than Denver, Colorado is good for gun ownership.
Cameron
+1 On what these guys said. An dont live in Denver! The ranges out here are awesome, its more like designated shooting areas in the woods where I am.
Background checks on buying firearms usually take between 15 and 45 minutes.
No problems with AR or SBR’s
When you get here, let us know. There are some really good gun stores and a few in-door ranges for you to visit.
Thank you, gentlemen…
Remember…
DO NOT LIVE IN DENVER!!
Cameron
Live in Denver and learn to love 20rnd mags!
The best place I’ve seen in practice for CCW- very few annoying signs.
FYI here are the basics on Denver’s shitty “Assault Weapons Ban”.
(1) Assault weapon shall include all firearms with any of the following characteristics:
[b]a. All semiautomatic action, centerfire rifles with a detachable magazine with a capacity of twenty-one (21) or more rounds.
b. All semiautomatic shotguns with a folding stock or a magazine capacity of more than six (6) rounds or both.[/b]
c. Reserved.
d. Any firearm which has been modified to be operable as an assault weapon as defined herein.
e. Any part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault weapon, including a detachable magazine with a capacity of twenty-one (21) or more rounds, or any combination of parts from which an assault weapon may be readily assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person.
Cameron and FMCDH hit the nail on the head.
All in all it is a decent place for gun owners, just stay out of Denver.
I have first hand experience living in Denver. I actually got my CCW Permit through the City and County of Denver. It sucks, but it’s livable if you have a work or school obligation within the confines of the City. Just be sure to keep your 30 round mags out of the County of Denver (the inner most city).
Lakewood, Littleton, Aurora, Northglen, etc. are all good to go.
so if i have a registered sbr and suppressor from texas and my lower engraved with my name , city and state and i move to colorado (except for denver) i’m good?
Go down to The Hill and stock up on Italian food before you come. I dream of T-ravs at Cunetto’s, Steak Mudega at Lorusso’s and finish off with a Concrete.
You will have to fill out the appropriate paperwork with the ATF before the move, and indicate it is permanent. Assuming you do that you are good. I registered an SBR on a Trust while living in Denver and it went just fine. The lower only needs to state the place it was originally manufactured.
So if I don’t live in Denver (Arvada) and travel through Denver to get to where I’m going (Byers shooting Range) am I breaking any laws by traveling with my “Assault Weapon”?
Theoretically, you are OK in that people passing thru are exempt, but people have said that the police may grab your stuff anyway. Don’t know it it has ever actually happened. I carry a copy of the current law with each AR I have just for reference. Some people don’t realize that it went from a ban to the 20rnd limit. (Also 6 rounds for auto shotguns)
Check out rmgo.org for more info on the laws.
Sorry, I didn’t catch it, but are they a “shall issue” or a "may issues state for CC?
Thanks.
Love Texas.
If youre not driving like a NUT to get pulled over, how would the cops know about whats in your trunk?
Drive safe, follow traffic laws, wear youre seatbelt
Just want to know the law so I don’t break it, or if the LE doesn’t then I do know my rights. I know from a Hunter Safety course that if you live in Denver you are not allowed to leave your house with your gun unless going hunting or a shooting event (Range). This does not apply to non-residents of Denver, however. I thought it might be the same standards.