Blog: Gun Laws

Colorado’s definition of “firearm” under 18-1-901 C.R.S. is “any handgun, automatic, revolver, pistol, rifle, shotgun, or other instrument or device capable or intended to be capable of discharging bullets, cartridges, or other explosive charges.” Colorado open carry laws for firearms Generally, the open carry of firearms in Colorado is allowed except in the following ten circumstances: …

Whether it is legal to shoot a BB gun in Colorado depends on the specific location. People should refer to the local county or municipal code for guidance on whether shooting BB guns is legal. Discharging BB guns is usually illegal in populated cities, such as: Aurora: Municipal Code 94-146 Boulder: Municipal Code 5-8-3 Colorado …

Defendants on probation for a Colorado felony may not possess a gun. In most cases, this means they may not have a gun in their home. A defense attorney can ask the judge to make an exception if the gun belongs to someone else and is locked away so it is inaccessible to the defendant, …

National and state parks usually permit hikers to carry firearms. Hikers just have to abide by existing local, state, and federal gun laws. Open carry hiking laws Colorado law permits the open carry of firearms with some exceptions.Some cities put restrictions on open carry. Therefore, hikers should always check their county and municipal codes first.In …

People who lost their gun rights due to a criminal conviction in Colorado may be able to get their gun rights restored through a Colorado Governor’s Pardon. Under the Colorado Constitution, Article IV, § 7, A pardon is an official forgiveness of the past crime, and it can restore many of the rights — including …