A Colorado firearm bill of sale is a document proving the sale of a gun between two parties in the state. It records transaction details like the firearm serial number and the names of the seller and buyer.
Colorado gun laws are lenient in some areas, but the state also has some strict rules regarding selling guns. If you wish to sell, you must understand how the process works and ensure you have the proper documentation.
State Laws for Selling a Gun in Colorado
Minimum Age to Purchase
A person must be at least 18 years old to buy any firearm within the state.
Permit for Purchase
While no permit is necessary before a firearm purchase, Colorado requires background checks for almost all firearm sales. However, the process can delay the purchase because the sale cannot go through until completion.
Register a Gun
State law prohibits collecting information about firearm owners and creating any registry. [1]
Open Carry Permit
Colorado is an open-carry state, allowing most adults to carry firearms openly without a permit.
Concealed Carry Permit
You must secure a permit if you wish to carry a firearm concealed on your body. You have the right to carry in your home, vehicle, and place of business without a permit. [2]
However, to carry a concealed gun in public, you must secure a permit from your county sheriff. [3] You must be at least 21 years old and complete the application process, which includes paying all related fees.
How to Apply
Follow the steps below to apply for a concealed carry permit:
- Step 1 – Fill Out Application: Complete the Concealed Handgun Permit Application.
- Step 2 – Submit Proof of Training and ID: Attach proof of firearms training and Colorado state identification.
- Step 3 – Turn in the Application: Submit an application with the filing fee to your local county sheriff’s office. Filing fees vary by county.
Gun Reciprocity
Colorado does recognize permits issued in other states under certain circumstances. [4]
The state honors permits from the states listed below, provided that the permit holder:
- Is a resident of that state.
- Is at least 21 years old.
- Has valid identification showing up-to-date information.
States with which Colorado has established reciprocity include:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Iowa
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Restrictions on Firearm Ownership
Colorado law prohibits anyone with a felony conviction from purchasing firearms. [5]
Federal laws also apply, preventing individuals who are fugitives, have a substance addiction, have a court-recognized mental illness, are in the US illegally, have a restraining order against them, face current criminal charges, or have been dishonorably discharged from the military from buying guns.
Firearm Inheritance Laws
As mentioned, sales or transfers to immediate family are allowed through private transactions. You are permitted to leave firearms to heirs when you die.
To ensure there are no issues, you should be sure you have noted the transfer in your will or conducted it through a gun trust.
