Updated August 15, 2023
A Colorado gun bill of sale form is a document that proves the legal sale of a firearm took place between two parties in Colorado. The information contained in this form is available to confirm the transaction details and transfer of ownership. It does require notarization.
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Privately Selling a Firearm
Anyone can privately sell a firearm in the state, but if the private owner does not have a proper license to sell, they must utilize a licensed gun dealer to run a proper background check on the buyer.[1]
Prohibited from Buying
Under Colorado state law,[2] an individual is not permitted to purchase or own a firearm in Colorado if that person:
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Has been arrested for or charged with a crime for which the prospective transferee, if convicted, would be prohibited under state or federal law from purchasing, receiving, or possessing a firearm and either there has been no final disposition of the case or the final disposition is not noted in the other databases; or -
Is the subject of an indictment, information, or a felony complaint alleging that the prospective transferee has committed a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year as defined in 18 U.S.C. sec. 921(a)(20), as amended, and either there has been no final disposition of the case or the final disposition is not noted in the other databases.
Registering a Firearm
Firearm registration is strictly prohibited in Colorado.[3]
Concealed Carry
A Concealed Handgun Permit is required to carry a concealed weapon in the state of Colorado.[4]
How to Apply
Applicants for a concealed carry permit must be legal residents of Colorado and at least twenty-one (21) years old. They cannot abuse alcohol or drugs or be the subject of any protection orders. Applicants also have to submit proof of completing an approved firearms training course or other proof of competence.
Step 1 – Complete the Concealed Handgun Permit Application
Step 2 – Attach proof of firearms training and Colorado state ID.
Step 3 – Submit the application with the filing fee to the local county sheriff’s office. Filing fees vary by county.
Reciprocity
Out-of-state concealed carry permits are recognized for states that honor Colorado’s permit.[5] The following states do not recognize Colorado’s concealed carry permit: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.