C.R.S. Section 18-12-405
Locking device required

  • penalty

(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Every licensed gun dealer, as defined in section 18-12-506, shall provide with each firearm sold or otherwise transferred a locking device capable of securing the firearm.

(b)

This subsection (1) does not apply to the transfer of an antique firearm, as defined in 18 U.S.C. sec. 921 (a)(16), as amended, or a curio or relic, as defined in 27 CFR 478.11, as amended.

(2)

Every licensed gun dealer shall post, in a conspicuous location on its premises and at any other location at which the dealer sells a firearm, either the notice developed as part of the firearms safe storage education campaign described in section 25-1-131 (2) or the following notice, in writing, on a printed card, with each letter at a minimum of one inch in height:
NOTICE
Unlawful storage of a firearm may result in imprisonment or fine.

(3)

A licensed gun dealer that violates this section is guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars.

Source: Section 18-12-405 — Locking device required - penalty, 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

§ 18-12-405’s source at colorado​.gov