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Colorado Restrictions
Colorado
DISCLAIMER: K-Var will not modify a firearm from its manufactured packaging in order to make it compliant for state laws. K-Var will not ship firearms to a third party to be modified or changed in any way from manufactured specifications. All purchased firearms must be compliant “as is” from the manufacturer before the item(s) will ship. Information regarding State and local restrictions, laws and ordinances presented on this page are generalized summations of the above named State’s law, provided for customer convince. Laws and ordinances for firearms, ammunition, and certain other items are however, subject to change, without notice. It is the responsibility of the customer to know his or her own State and local restrictions.
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State Regulations |
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Subject Matter |
Rifle / Shotgun |
Handgun |
Relevant Statute |
General Description |
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State Permit Required to Purchase |
No |
No |
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State Firearm Registration |
No |
No |
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Assault Weapon Restrictions |
No |
No |
DRMC §38-130 |
Denver ordinance bans assault weapons |
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Magazine Capacity Restrictions |
Yes |
Yes |
CRS §18-12-302, CRS §18-12-303 |
After July 1, 2013, magazines holding more than 15 rounds may not be sold, transferred, or possessed unless they were lawfully owned prior to July 1, 2013. Firearms with a tubular magazine which are either chambered in .22 rimfire or operated by lever action are exempt from this regulation, as are magazines ""permanently altered"" to limit the capacity to 15 or less. |
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State Preemption of Local Restrictions |
Yes |
Yes |
CRS §29-11.7-103 |
Local ordinances are preempted by state law, but Denver bans assault weapons and open carry. |
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NFA Weapon Restrictions |
No |
No |
CRS §18-12-102 |
NFA items are defined as a ""dangerous weapon"". Subsection 5: ""It shall be an affirmative defense to the charge of possessing a dangerous weapon...that said person has a valid permit and license for possession of such weapon."" |
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Prohibited Items |
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Rifles |
Rifles that come with over a 15 round capacity magazine from the manufacturer. (Does not include .22LR tube-fed rifles or tubular magazines contained in a lever action rifle of any caliber.) Denver and Denver County Restrictions : All semi-automatic, center fire rifles with a detachable magazine with a capacity of fifteen (15) or more rounds |
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Shotguns |
Shotguns that come with a non-tubular, detachable magazine, box, drum, feed strip, or similar device that is capable of accepting more than 8 shotgun shells when combined with a fixed magazine. Denver and Denver County Restrictions : All semi-automatic shotguns with a folding stock or a capacity of more than six (6) rounds OR both |
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Handguns |
Handguns that come with over a 15 round capacity magazine from the manufacturer. Denver and Denver County Restrictions : All semi-automatic pistols that are modifications of rifles having the same make, caliber, and action design but a shorter barrel and no rear stock or modifications of fully automatic weapons originally designed to accept magazines with a capacity of fifteen (15) or more rounds. |
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Accessories / Ammunition |
Magazines exceeding 15 rounds. A fixed, tubular shotgun magazine that holds more than 28 inches of shotgun shells, including any extension device that is attached to the magazine and holds additional shells. A non-tubular, detachable magazine, box, drum, feed strip, or similar device that is capable of accepting more than 8 shotgun shells when combined with a fixed magazine.* |
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LAW ENFORCMENT EXEMPTIONS: Law enforcement officers may purchase non-compliant firearms (including magazines above the capacity restriction) for duty use only and must have a department letterhead with authorization from their employer. Law enforcement letterheads must be submitted for each purchase.
RESTRICTED AREA ZIP CODES: The following zip codes are associated with areas that have enrolled restrictions:
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Denver County |
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80279 80280 80263 80220 80230 80231 80252 80273 80243 80261 80266 80201 80202 80203 80204 80205 80206 80209 80210 80212 80219 80217 80218 80219 |
80220 80222 80223 80224 80230 80231 80236 80237 80238 80239 80243 80244 80246 80248 80249 80250 80251 80252 80256 80257 80259 80261 80262 80263 |
80264 80265 80266 80271 80273 80274 80279 80280 80281 80290 80291 80293 80294 80295 80299 80236 80294 80236 80246 80212 80236 80230 80238 80230 |
80251 80259 80244 80262 80208 80256 80257 80271 80274 80281 80291 80299 80212 |
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City of Denver |
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80201 80202 80203 80204 80205 80206 80207 80208 80209 80210 80211 80212 80214 80215 80216 80217 80218 |
80219 80220 80221 80222 80223 80224 80225 80225 80227 80228 80229 80230 80231 80232 80233 80234 80235 |
80236 80237 80238 80239 80243 80244 80246 80247 80248 80249 80250 80251 80252 80256 80257 80259 80260 |
80261 80262 80263 80265 80266 80271 80273 80274 80281 80290 80291 80293 80294 80295 80299 |