Colorado allows citizens to keep unloaded long guns in their vehicle. Handgun kept in a vehicle are not considered concealed and so no permit is needed to legally keep one in a private vehicle.
As of July 1, 2013 all private sales are required to have universal background checks. Dealers must keep detailed records on the exchange or sale of handguns. Included in these records is the buyer’s personal information (height, age, address, etc.) and the guns information (make, caliber, serial number, etc.) These records can be inspected by the police at any time.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | No |
| Open Carry | Yes | Yes |
| Concealed Carry | Yes | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | No |
| Owner License | No | No |
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
Offical Concealed Carry page for Colorado.
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