C.R.S. Section 18-9-120
Terrorist training activities

  • penalties
  • exemptions

(1)

As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a)

“Civil disorder” means any planned public disturbance involving acts of violence by an assemblage of two or more persons that causes an immediate danger of, or results in, damage or injury to property or to another person.

(b)

“Explosive or incendiary device” means:

(I)

Dynamite and all other forms of high explosives;

(II)

Any explosive bomb, grenade, missile, or similar device;

(III)

Any incendiary bomb or grenade, fire bomb, or similar device, including any device which:

(A)

Consists of or includes a breakable receptacle containing a flammable liquid or compound and a wick composed of any material which, when ignited, is capable of igniting such flammable liquid or compound; and

(B)

Can be carried or thrown by one person acting alone.

(c)

“Firearm” means any weapon which is designed to expel or may readily be converted to expel any projectile by the action of an explosive or the frame or receiver of any such weapon.

(d)

“Law enforcement officer” means any peace officer of this state, as described in section 16-2.5-101, C.R.S., including a member of the Colorado National Guard or any peace officer of the United States, any state, any political subdivision of a state, or the District of Columbia. “Law enforcement officer” includes, but is not limited to, any member of the National Guard, as defined in 10 U.S.C. sec. 101 (9), any member of the organized militia of any state or territory of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia who is not included within the definition of National Guard, and any member of the armed forces of the United States.

(2)

Any person who teaches or demonstrates to any person the use, application, or making of any firearm, explosive or incendiary device, or technique capable of causing injury or death to any person and who knows that the same will be unlawfully used in furtherance of a civil disorder and any person who assembles with one or more other persons for the purpose of training or practicing with, or being instructed in the use of, any firearm, explosive or incendiary device, or technique capable of causing injury or death to any person with the intent to unlawfully use the same in furtherance of a civil disorder commits a class 5 felony.

(3)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Nothing in this section makes unlawful any activity pursuant to section 13 of article II of the state constitution or activity of the parks and wildlife commission, any law enforcement agency, any hunting club, or any rifle club, any activity engaged in on a rifle range, pistol range, or shooting range, or any activity undertaken pursuant to any shooting school or other program or instruction, any of which activities is intended to teach the safe handling or use of firearms, archery equipment, or other weapons or techniques and is employed in connection with lawful sports or teach the use of arms for the defense of home, person, or property, or the lawful use of force as defined in part 7 of article 1 of this title, or other lawful activities.

(b)

Nothing in this section shall make unlawful any act of a law enforcement officer which is performed as a part of his official duties.

Source: Section 18-9-120 — Terrorist training activities - penalties - exemptions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-18.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

18‑9‑101
Definitions 18‑9‑102
Inciting riot 18‑9‑103
Arming rioters 18‑9‑104
Engaging in a riot 18‑9‑105
Disobedience of public safety orders under riot conditions 18‑9‑106
Disorderly conduct 18‑9‑107
Obstructing highway or other passageway 18‑9‑108
Disrupting lawful assembly 18‑9‑108.5
Residential picketing - legislative declaration 18‑9‑109
Interference with staff, faculty, or students of educational institutions 18‑9‑110
Public buildings - trespass, interference - penalty 18‑9‑111
Harassment - Kiana Arellano’s Law 18‑9‑112
Loitering - definition - legislative declaration 18‑9‑113
Desecration of venerated objects 18‑9‑114
Hindering transportation 18‑9‑115
Endangering public transportation and utility transmission 18‑9‑115.5
Violation of a restraining order related to public conveyances 18‑9‑116
Throwing missiles at vehicles - harassment of bicyclists 18‑9‑116.5
Vehicular eluding 18‑9‑117
Unlawful conduct on public property 18‑9‑118
Firearms, explosives, or incendiary devices in facilities of public transportation 18‑9‑119
Failure or refusal to leave premises or property upon request of a peace officer - penalties - payment of costs 18‑9‑120
Terrorist training activities - penalties - exemptions 18‑9‑121
Bias-motivated crimes 18‑9‑122
Preventing passage to and from a health-care facility - engaging in prohibited activities near facility 18‑9‑123
Bringing alcohol beverages, bottles, or cans into the major league baseball stadium 18‑9‑124
Hazing - penalties - legislative declaration 18‑9‑125
Interference with a funeral 18‑9‑201
Definitions 18‑9‑201.5
Scope of part 2 18‑9‑202
Cruelty to animals - aggravated cruelty to animals - service animals - short title 18‑9‑202.5
Impounded animals - costs of impoundment, provision, and care - disposition - procedures - application - definition 18‑9‑204
Animal fighting - penalty 18‑9‑204.5
Unlawful ownership of dangerous dog - legislative declaration - definitions 18‑9‑205
Disposition of fines 18‑9‑206
Unauthorized release of an animal - penalty - restitution 18‑9‑207
Tampering or drugging of livestock 18‑9‑208
Forfeiture of animals 18‑9‑209
Immunity for reporting cruelty to animals - false report - penalty 18‑9‑301
Definitions 18‑9‑302
Wiretapping and eavesdropping devices prohibited - penalty 18‑9‑303
Wiretapping prohibited - penalty 18‑9‑304
Eavesdropping prohibited - penalty 18‑9‑305
Exceptions 18‑9‑306
Abuse of telephone and telegraph service 18‑9‑306.5
Obstruction of telephone or telegraph service 18‑9‑309
Telecommunications crime 18‑9‑309.5
Civil remedies - injunctions - forfeiture 18‑9‑310
Unlawful use of information - penalty 18‑9‑310.5
False statement to the CBI for sex offender registry information 18‑9‑311
Automated dialing systems prohibited 18‑9‑312
Hostage, endangered person, or armed person in geographical area - telephone, electronic, cellular, or digital communications 18‑9‑313
Personal information on the internet - victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking - other protected persons - definitions 18‑9‑313.5
Personal information on the internet - election officials - definitions 18‑9‑314
Interference with lawful distribution of newspapers - definitions
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 18-9-120’s source at colorado​.gov