In Colorado, concealed carry of a firearm is legal for residents aged 21 and older who are allowed by state and federal law to possess a firearm and who have a state Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) permit. Non-residents must have a permit from a state that has reciprocity with Colorado. Handguns may be carried in private vehicles without a permit, although the vehicle must be attended.
Permits
Permits require completion of a state-approved training course. CCWs are issued by local county sheriffs’ offices. Colorado has broad reciprocity with a majority of other states.
Magazine capacity limits
Colorado law limits magazine capacity to no more than 15 rounds.
Other weapons
No weapons other than handguns may be concealed carried in Colorado.
Permitted non-lethal weapons include:
Duty to inform
State law does not require drivers to notify police of the presence of a concealed weapon during traffic stops or at weigh stations.
Employee parking lots
The issue of concealed weapons in a privately-owned vehicle in an employer parking lot is not addressed in Colorado state law.