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Bill Summary. The bill grants a person who is at least 21 years old and permitted to possess a handgun pursuant to federal and state law the same authority to carry a concealed handgun as a person who holds a permit to carry a concealed handgun (permit).
Colorado is an open-carry state, meaning that most adults are allowed to openly carry a firearm without a permit. But there are exceptions to the rule. Denver County generally prohibits the open carry of firearms.
Colorado Constitutional Carry allows lawful gun owners to carry concealed weapons without a permit, reinforcing Second Amendment rights.
The bill allows a person who legally possesses a handgun under state and federal law to carry a concealed handgun in Colorado.
Colorado has a unique set of laws and regulations surrounding concealed carry of firearms. In 2024, the state amended its constitution to permit lawful gun owners to carry concealed handguns in most areas, with a few exceptions.
Title 18: Colorado allows a person to carry a firearm in a vehicle if its use is for lawful protection of such person or another's person or property. [C.R.S. 18-12-105(2)] Colorado law also allows a person to possess a handgun in a dwelling, place of business, or automobile.
In Colorado, both open and concealed carry are allowed, but there are specific rules and regulations governing each. Open Carry Laws in Colorado. Permit Requirements: An “open carry” state which means that you can openly carry a firearm without a permit.
Open carry means to carry a firearm in public in circumstances where the firearm is fully or partially visible to others. Learn which states allow open carry.
The Bottom Line. Yes — you can open carry without a permit in Colorado if you are 18 and over.
Carrying, storing, and discharging firearms. There are restrictions established in state law related to how Coloradans may carry, store, and use firearms.