C.R.S. Section 18-12-202
Definitions


As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)

Repealed.

(2)

“Certified instructor” means an instructor for a firearms safety course who is certified as a firearms instructor by:

(a)

A county, municipal, state, or federal law enforcement agency;

(b)

The peace officers standards and training board created in section 24-31-302, C.R.S.;

(c)

A federal military agency; or

(d)

A national nonprofit organization that certifies firearms instructors, operates national firearms competitions, and provides training, including courses in personal protection, in small arms safety, use, and marksmanship.

(3)

“Chronically and habitually uses alcoholic beverages to the extent that the applicant’s normal faculties are impaired” means:

(a)

The applicant has at any time been committed as a person with an alcohol use disorder pursuant to section 27-81-111 or 27-81-112; or

(b)

Within the ten-year period immediately preceding the date on which the permit application is submitted, the applicant:

(I)

Has been committed as a person with an alcohol use disorder pursuant to section 27-81-109 or 27-81-110; or

(II)

Has had two or more alcohol-related convictions under section 42-4-1301 (1) or (2), C.R.S., or a law of another state that has similar elements, or revocations related to misdemeanor, alcohol-related convictions under section 42-2-126, C.R.S., or a law of another state that has similar elements.

(4)

“Handgun” means a handgun as defined in section 18-12-101 (1)(e.5); except that the term does not include a machine gun as defined in section 18-12-101 (1)(g).

(5)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

“Handgun training class” means:

(I)

A law enforcement training firearms safety course;

(II)

A firearms safety course offered by a law enforcement agency, an institution of higher education, or a public or private institution or organization or firearms training school, that is open to the general public and is taught by a certified instructor; or

(III)

A firearms safety course or class that is offered and taught by a certified instructor.

(b)

Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection (5), “handgun training class” does not include any firearms safety course that allows a person to complete the entire course:

(I)

Via the internet or an electronic device; or

(II)

In any location other than the physical location where the certified instructor offers the course.

(6)

“Permit” means a permit to carry a concealed handgun issued pursuant to the provisions of this part 2; except that “permit” does not include a temporary emergency permit issued pursuant to section 18-12-209.

(7)

“Sheriff” means the sheriff of a county, or his or her designee, or the official who has the duties of a sheriff in a city and county, or his or her designee.

(8)

“Training certificate” means a certificate, affidavit, or other document issued by the instructor, school, club, or organization that conducts a handgun training class that evidences an applicant’s successful completion of the class requirements.

Source: Section 18-12-202 — Definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-18.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

18‑12‑101
Peace officer affirmative defense - definitions
18‑12‑102
Possessing a dangerous or illegal weapon - affirmative defense - definition
18‑12‑103
Possession of a defaced firearm
18‑12‑103.5
Defaced firearms - contraband - destruction
18‑12‑104
Defacing a firearm
18‑12‑105
Unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon - unlawful possession of weapons
18‑12‑105.5
Unlawfully carrying a weapon - unlawful possession of weapons - school, college, or university grounds
18‑12‑105.6
Limitation on local ordinances regarding firearms in private vehicles
18‑12‑106
Prohibited use of weapons - definitions
18‑12‑106.5
Use of stun guns
18‑12‑107
Penalty for second offense
18‑12‑107.5
Illegal discharge of a firearm - penalty
18‑12‑108
Possession of weapons by previous offenders
18‑12‑108.5
Possession of handguns by juveniles - prohibited - exceptions - penalty
18‑12‑108.7
Unlawfully providing or permitting a juvenile to possess a handgun - penalty - unlawfully providing a firearm other than a handgun to a juvenile - penalty
18‑12‑109
Possession, use, or removal of explosives or incendiary devices - possession of components thereof - chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons - persons exempt - hoaxes
18‑12‑110
Forfeiture of firearms
18‑12‑111
Unlawful purchase of firearms
18‑12‑111.5
Unlawful conduct involving an unserialized firearm, frame, or receiver - exceptions - penalties - authority to serialize a firearm
18‑12‑112
Private firearms transfers - sale and purchase - background check required - penalty - definitions
18‑12‑112.5
Firearms transfers by licensed dealers - sale and purchase - background check required - penalty - definitions
18‑12‑113
Failure to report a lost or stolen firearm - exception
18‑12‑114
Secure firearm storage required - penalty - exceptions
18‑12‑115
Waiting period for firearms sales - background check required - penalty - exceptions
18‑12‑201
Legislative declaration
18‑12‑202
Definitions
18‑12‑203
Criteria for obtaining a permit
18‑12‑204
Permit contents - validity - carrying requirements
18‑12‑205
Sheriff - application - procedure - background check
18‑12‑206
Sheriff - issuance or denial of permits - report
18‑12‑207
Judicial review - permit denial - permit suspension - permit revocation
18‑12‑208
Colorado bureau of investigation - duties
18‑12‑209
Issuance by sheriffs of temporary emergency permits
18‑12‑210
Maintenance of permit - address change - invalidity of permit
18‑12‑211
Renewal of permits
18‑12‑212
Exemption
18‑12‑213
Reciprocity
18‑12‑214
Authority granted by permit - carrying restrictions - local authority
18‑12‑215
Immunity
18‑12‑301
Definitions
18‑12‑302
Large-capacity magazines prohibited - penalties - exceptions
18‑12‑303
Identification markings for large-capacity magazines - rules
18‑12‑401
Definitions
18‑12‑402
Retail dealers - record - inspection
18‑12‑403
Record - failure to make - penalty
18‑12‑404
Jurisdiction - county courts
18‑12‑405
Locking device required - penalty
18‑12‑501
Background checks at gun shows - penalty
18‑12‑502
Records - penalty
18‑12‑503
Fees imposed by licensed gun dealers
18‑12‑504
Posted notice - penalty
18‑12‑505
Exemption
18‑12‑506
Definitions
18‑12‑507
Appropriation
18‑12‑508
Effective date
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 18-12-202’s source at colorado​.gov