Billy, I have a question.

Pumpkinheaver · 03-13-2007, 11:58 PM

Hey, can you give me a rundown on Colorados CCW laws. I have read the CDPS page concerning CCW but cannot find anythin concerning state parks. I am going to state forest state park in july to get away for awhile. Gonna do some fishing, siteseeing and hopefully get some geocaching in. Can I carry my handgun in a CO state park?

billy · 03-14-2007, 06:11 AM

State Parks: It is unlawful to carry or discharge a weapon in Colorado State Parks, except in designated hunting areas and shooting ranges.well there it is.glad to help. im sure thats not what you wanted to hear but...

bigandrich44 · 03-14-2007, 09:13 AM

I read in Guns and Ammo you have to have the ammo, mag, and gun stored and locked seperatley. I was like "!!!, if some druggie decides to commandeer my truck, he's getting some .45 as a going away present."

billy · 03-15-2007, 10:46 PM

i understand why. there is a lot of kids and families and also alot of parties, i.e. drinking

Pumpkinheaver · 03-25-2007, 09:08 PM

This link says carry in CO State parks is legal. Now I'm totally confused.
http://parks.state.co.us/NR/rdonlyre...gs20061871.pdf

billy · 03-25-2007, 09:40 PM

i dont know what to think either! is it or not? i would call em first and get it from the horses mouth. tell me what they say ok?

just_a_car · 03-25-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpkinheaver

This link says carry in CO State parks is legal. Now I'm totally confused.
http://parks.state.co.us/NR/rdonlyre...gs20061871.pdf

I found the parent page that contained that link and it said it was last updated on 1/24/2007 and didn't contain the 2007 regulations, so I would assume they haven't changed, but as mentioned, I'd call them and get it from the horse's mouth. Also, if you do carry, I'd carry a copy of that brochure with me to prove to the authorities that you're not breaking the law; just cuz they have a badge doesn't mean they've memorized the rulebooks.

Also, it appears that your state supreme court has ruled on the City of Denver's attempt to stop you from carrying in parks, plus Packing.org says (but is not the final authority) that you can carry in state parks: Packing.org | To view this page, you must agree to the Disclaimer

Pumpkinheaver · 03-27-2007, 07:31 PM

I have attempted to contact several people in the state of Colorado concerning CCW in the state and they never seem to be in the office when I call. I have E-Mailed the attorney general and he gave me no help. I also contacted the CDPS and he was no help, he told me I had not emailed him enough information about myself to answer my question. I didn't ask him about reciprocity, I know Mo and Co have that. He doesn't need info on me to aswer the question. It's a yes or no question, can you carry in state parks or not? Either they are giving me the runaround or they just don't know! I can tell that I'm dealing with politicians!!!!!!!!

Deersniper · 04-01-2007, 10:26 AM

The bureau of land management will probably have the last say, superseding the local laws. You might want to check there.

Pumpkinheaver · 04-01-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Deersniper

The bureau of land management will probably have the last say, superseding the local laws. You might want to check there.

I'm not talking national parks, I know that's a no-no. I'm refering to Colorado state parks. One place says yes it's OK, another says no you can't carry. I think I'm gonna just carry a copy of the brochure with me and carry. If I'm doing it right nobody will know I have it anyway.

03-13-2007, 11:58 PM	#1
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,339	Billy, I have a question. Hey, can you give me a rundown on Colorados CCW laws. I have read the CDPS page concerning CCW but cannot find anythin concerning state parks. I am going to state forest state park in july to get away for awhile. Gonna do some fishing, siteseeing and hopefully get some geocaching in. Can I carry my handgun in a CO state park? __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

03-14-2007, 09:13 AM	#3
bigandrich44 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,013	I read in Guns and Ammo you have to have the ammo, mag, and gun stored and locked seperatley. I was like "!!!, if some druggie decides to commandeer my truck, he's getting some .45 as a going away present." __________________ http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1...eehobosig9.png

03-25-2007, 09:08 PM	#5
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,339	This link says carry in CO State parks is legal. Now I'm totally confused. http://parks.state.co.us/NR/rdonlyre...gs20061871.pdf __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

03-27-2007, 07:31 PM	#8
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,339	I have attempted to contact several people in the state of Colorado concerning CCW in the state and they never seem to be in the office when I call. I have E-Mailed the attorney general and he gave me no help. I also contacted the CDPS and he was no help, he told me I had not emailed him enough information about myself to answer my question. I didn't ask him about reciprocity, I know Mo and Co have that. He doesn't need info on me to aswer the question. It's a yes or no question, can you carry in state parks or not? Either they are giving me the runaround or they just don't know! I can tell that I'm dealing with politicians!!!!!!!! __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

04-01-2007, 10:26 AM	#9
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,669	Blm The bureau of land management will probably have the last say, superseding the local laws. You might want to check there.

03-14-2007, 06:11 AM	#2
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,001 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	State Parks: It is unlawful to carry or discharge a weapon in Colorado State Parks, except in designated hunting areas and shooting ranges.well there it is.glad to help. im sure thats not what you wanted to hear but...

03-15-2007, 10:46 PM	#4
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,001 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	i understand why. there is a lot of kids and families and also alot of parties, i.e. drinking

03-25-2007, 09:40 PM	#6
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,001 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	i dont know what to think either! is it or not? i would call em first and get it from the horses mouth. tell me what they say ok?