Resources | Colorado Concealed Carry

Additional Resources for Colorado Concealed Carry

Key State Statutes

• C.R.S. Title 18, Article 12 - Offenses Relating to Firearms and Weapons (primary concealed carry statutes)
• C.R.S. § 18-12-101 - Definitions (dangerous weapon, handgun, etc.)
• C.R.S. § 18-12-102 - Possessing a dangerous or illegal weapon (prohibited weapons and possession restrictions)
• C.R.S. § 18-12-112 - Private firearms transfers (requires background check through a licensed dealer for all private sales and transfers; referenced in protection order relinquishment procedures)
• C.R.S. § 18-1-1001 - Protection orders against defendants (mandatory protection order provisions, including firearm relinquishment requirements - see detailed section below)
• C.R.S. § 18-6-800.3 - Definition of domestic violence
• C.R.S. § 18-6-803.5 - Violation of protection orders (criminal penalties for non-compliance, including failure to relinquish firearms)
• C.R.S. § 18-1.3-406 - Mandatory sentences for violent crimes - defines "crime of violence" (use or threatened use of a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury or death), requires sentencing to the Department of Corrections at minimum the midpoint of the presumptive range. An additional consecutive 5-year sentence applies for use of a dangerous weapon or semiautomatic assault weapon (detachable magazine, 20+ round capacity) per § 18-1.3-406(7).

Firearm Relinquishment Under Protection Orders (C.R.S. § 18-1-1001(9))

When a mandatory protection order is issued in a domestic violence case involving the threat, use, or attempted use of physical force, the court must order the defendant to:

1. Refrain from possessing or purchasing any firearm or ammunition for the duration of the order
2. Relinquish all firearms and ammunition within 24 hours (excluding holidays and weekends) of being served
3. File a sworn affidavit within 7 business days listing all firearms (make, model, quantity, location) or attesting to non-possession
4. Attend a compliance hearing scheduled by the court

Relinquishment options (per § 18-1-1001(9)(d)):

• Sell or transfer to a federally licensed firearms dealer (FFL)
• Store with law enforcement or a contracted storage facility (agency may charge a fee not exceeding direct/indirect costs)
• Transfer to a private party who may legally possess firearms - must comply with § 18-12-112 background check requirements; cannot transfer to someone living in the same residence

Key enforcement provisions:

• Failure to relinquish or file the required affidavit constitutes a violation of the protection order under § 18-6-803.5(1)(c) and triggers an arrest warrant
• Possessing or attempting to purchase firearms while the order is in effect is also a violation
• The court may issue a search warrant if there is probable cause to believe the defendant failed to relinquish all firearms
• Return of firearms requires a criminal background check through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), regardless of the storage method

Recent and Pending Legislation

Enacted Legislation

• HB24-1174 - Concealed Carry Permits & Training (enacted; affects CHP training requirements - Park County's CHP brochure was revised April 2025 to reflect these changes)
• SB24-131 - Prohibiting Carrying Firearms in Sensitive Spaces (enacted; restricts concealed carry in designated sensitive locations)
• HB22-1086 - The Vote Without Fear Act (enacted; restricts firearms at polling places and ballot drop-off locations)

Pending Legislation (2025 Session)

• SB25-003 - Semiautomatic Firearms & Rapid-Fire Devices
• HB25-1164 - Constitutional Carry of Handgun (would allow concealed carry without a permit)

Historical Constitutional Carry Proposals (all failed)

• SB18-097 - Concealed Handgun Carry With No Permit
• HB22-1033 - Constitutional Carry Of A Handgun
• HCR23-1003 - Constitutional Concealed Carry Of A Handgun

Note: Colorado has seen multiple constitutional carry proposals in recent legislative sessions. None have been enacted as of April 2026.

Other Related Legislation

• HB21-1120 - License Private Security Guards (licensing requirements for armed private security)

Law Enforcement Integrity (SB20-217)

Effective July 1, 2023, this legislation requires:

• Body-worn cameras for all local law enforcement officers and Colorado State Patrol (except those working in jails, administrative/civilian staff, executive detail, and courtrooms)
• Activation requirements: Officers must activate cameras when responding to calls for service or initiating any public interaction for law enforcement purposes
• Recording release: All recordings of incidents must be released to the public within 21 days of receiving a misconduct complaint (subject to specified privacy redactions)
• Annual reporting to the Division of Criminal Justice, including all use-of-force incidents resulting in death or serious bodily injury, officer resignations during investigations, contact data, and unannounced entry data
• P.O.S.T. certification: Permanent revocation for officers convicted of unlawful use of force or failure to intervene; the P.O.S.T. board maintains a searchable database of officer untruthfulness, training failures, decertifications, and terminations for cause
• Use of force standards: Limits on physical and deadly force; chokeholds prohibited; duty to intervene when another officer uses unlawful force
• Civil liability: Persons whose constitutional rights are violated by a peace officer may bring a civil action; qualified immunity is not a defense; officers may be personally liable for up to 5% of judgment or $25,000 if employer determines officer did not act in good faith
• Protest protections: Prohibits indiscriminate discharge of kinetic impact projectiles into crowds; chemical agents require a dispersal order with sufficient time to comply

Colorado General Assembly Resources

• Find My Legislator: https://leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator
• Find a Bill: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/bill-search
• How a Bill Becomes a Law: https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/how_a_bill_becomes_a_law_accessible.pdf

County Sheriff's Office Contacts (for CHP Applications)

Concealed Handgun Permits are issued by the sheriff of the county in which the applicant resides. Below are select county contacts:

Teller County Sheriff's Office

• CHP Appointments: 719-304-5706 (by appointment only - no exceptions)
• Address: 11400 W Highway 24, Divide, CO 80814
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 27, Divide, CO 80814
• General Phone: 719-687-9652 | Fax: 719-687-7927
• Website: https://www.tellercounty.gov/Apply-for-a-Concealed-Carry-Permit
• Available Forms: CHP Application, Lost/Address Change Form, Alien Supplementary Questionnaire, Retired LEO Application & Instructions, Verified Instructor Application
• Verified Concealed Carry Instructors (as of source date):
  • Robert Camilleri III (VI#25001, exp. 1/31/2035)
  • Eric Stone (VI#25002, exp. 1/31/2035)
  • Amanda Camilleri (VI#25003, exp. 3/31/2035)
  • Sven Bonnelycke (VI#25004, exp. 3/31/2035)
  • Daryl Collings (VI#25005, exp. 4/30/2035)
  • William Peterson (VI#25006, exp. 4/30/2035)
  • Robert Tyler (VI#25007, exp. 6/30/2035)
  • Mike Holler (VI#25008, exp. 8/31/2035)
  • Isaiah Breaux (VI#25009, exp. 10/31/2035)

Park County Sheriff's Office

• CHP Appointments: Shawn Welsh, 719-836-4109
• Physical Address: 1180 County Road 16, Fairplay, CO 80440 (no mail receptacle)
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 604, Fairplay, CO 80440
• Main Office: 719-836-2494

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

• Address: 5600 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301
• Online Portal: Permitium portal for applications and address changes
• Website: https://bouldercounty.gov/safety/firearms/concealed-handgun-permit

Adams County Sheriff's Office

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://adamssheriffco.gov/concealed-handgun-permits
• Address Change/Name Change/Lost & Stolen Form: Download PDF
• Moving before permit is processed: You do not need to reapply in your new county. Submit an address change form with a note in the comments section that you have not received your permit yet, and email it to [email protected].

Weld County Sheriff's Office

• Contact: Sandra De Peralta - [email protected], (970) 400-2864
• Southwest Substation Appointment: (720) 652-4215
• Retired Law Enforcement Contact: Deputy J.D. Broderius - [email protected], (970) 400-4027
• Fax: (970) 304-6467

Important Permit Holder Reminders

Address Changes Within Colorado

• 30-day requirement: Within 30 days after changing the address on your permit, you must notify the issuing Sheriff's Office by submitting a change of address form (required by state law).
• Submit the Change of Address Form to the county that originally issued your permit, even if you are moving to a different county.
• No charge for address changes.
• No notarization required.
• No new card is issued.

Moving Out of State

• Submit a Change of Address Form to the issuing county.
• Your permit becomes invalid once you become a resident of another state (e.g., by obtaining that state's driver's license).
• You must return your permit to the issuing sheriff's office.
• No charge for the address change filing.
• No notarization required.

Available Forms (Varies by County)

• Concealed Handgun Permit Application
• Concealed Handgun Lost or Address Change Form
• Address Change / Name Change / Lost & Stolen Combined Form
• Alien Supplementary Questionnaire
• Retired/Separated Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) Application
• Instructions for Concealed Handgun Permit - Retired LEO Applicant
• Example Letter from Applicant's Agency (for retired LEO)
• Verified Concealed Handgun Instructor Application
• Verified Concealed Handgun Instructor Information Packet