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Subject/Law
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Long guns
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Handguns
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Relevant Statutes
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Notes
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| State Permit to Purchase? | no | no | None | yes |
| Firearm registration? | No | No | None | No |
| "Assault weapon" law? | No | No | None | No |
| Owner license required? | No | No | None | No |
| Concealed Carry permits issued? | Yes | Yes | CRS 18-12 | No |
| Open carry without a permit? | Yes* | Yes* | CRS 18-12 | Technically legal in most areas unless local laws exist (City of Denver), in which case signs must be posted. May be interpreted as disturbing the peace by law enforcement. |
| Concealed within a vehicle? | Unloaded Only** | yes | CRS 18-12, 33-6-125 | **Loaded without a round chambered only. |
| State Preemption of local restrictions? | Yes* | Yes* | CRS 18-12 | *Open carry and open car carry of a loaded firearm is prohibited in city and county of Denver, otherwise, local ordinances are preempted by state law |
| NFA weapons restricted? | No | No | None | No |
| Peaceable Journey laws? | Yes | Yes |
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Denver's restrictions on transport/possession of firearms in vehicles do not apply to persons travelling to or from other jurisdictions; see Trinen v. City & County of Denver, 53 P.3d 754 |
| Castle Doctrine? | Yes | Yes | A legal resident of a property has the right to defend himself, other occupants, and property using deadly force from intruders, whether they are armed or not. | |
| "Make My Day" Law? | Yes | Yes | A person may defend himself or others with deadly force if necessary. |
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