Permit Required
Colorado CCW Reciprocity & Gun Laws
Colorado is a permit-required state for concealed carry. Open carry generally permitted without a permit (verify local rules). Verified data on reciprocity, magazine caps, AWB status, and suppressor legality — updated 2026.
Carrying In Colorado
Colorado requires a state-issued permit for concealed carry. Open carry rules vary by jurisdiction.
Magazine capacity capped at 15 rounds. No state-level assault weapon ban. Suppressors are legal for civilian ownership (Form 4 + federal NFA registration required).
Reciprocity — Permits Honored In Colorado
If you hold a valid concealed carry permit from one of these states, Colorado will recognize it (subject to age, federal law, and local rules):
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Restricted / Conditional
These states' permits are honored only under specific conditions in Colorado — verify before carrying:
- Michigan
- Pennsylvania
- Washington
Not Honored
Colorado does NOT recognize concealed carry permits from these states:
- California
- Connecticut
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
Where Your Colorado Permit Travels
A valid Colorado concealed carry permit is recognized in 0 other states (in addition to Constitutional Carry states where no permit is required):
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Important: Firearm laws change frequently and vary by locality within each state. This page is informational, not legal advice. Always verify current Colorado firearm regulations directly with the state Attorney General's office or a licensed firearms attorney before carrying, purchasing, or transporting a firearm. DOPE makes no guarantees about accuracy, completeness, or timeliness — by using this page you acknowledge you are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable laws.