Quick Question about Denvers Assault Weapons ban

[punkwood2k]

I understand that Denver bans "assault" weapons.. The specific wording I am concerned about is:

All semiautomatic action, centerfire rifles with a
detachable magazine with a capacity of twenty-one (21) or
more rounds.

So, does that mean that if I have an AK-47, AR-15, ect, but only own 20 round magazines, am I legal? Or does it mean that just because it is CAPABLE of taking a 30 rnd magazine it is illegal, even if I dont own any 30 rnd magazines?

I just moved to Denver, and need clarification please?

[Wiggity]

It basically means you can't have 30rd mags


but you're in aurora so you're good.

[10mm-man]

I understand that Denver bans "assault" weapons.. The specific wording I am concerned about is:

All semiautomatic action, centerfire rifles with a
detachable magazine with a capacity of twenty-one (21) or
more rounds.

So, does that mean that if I have an AK-47, AR-15, ect, but only own 20 round magazines, am I legal? Or does it mean that just because it is CAPABLE of taking a 30 rnd magazine it is illegal, even if I dont own any 30 rnd magazines?

I just moved to Denver, and need clarification please?

I don't know but maybe if you call the police department they can give you clarity..... Or just take someone's word on here how they interpret it..

[Clint45]

The firearm is legal but mags capable of holding more than 20 rds are prohibited within Denver. I am uncertain what the penalty is.

You can store your hi-cap mags outside of Denver or install blocks within the mags preventing more than 20 rounds from being inserted and be in full compliance with the statute.

[00tec]

Unless it is with a 21+ round mag it's fine. Keep your 30 round mags out of Denver city limits.

[dwalker460]

FWIW I believe you can own a 30 round magazine in Denver, but you cant put it into your rifle. This is another one of those stupid laws they put on the books so if your stupid enough to commit a crime they have additional charges for you. Also, if you are traffic-stopped and happen to have a 30-rounder it may give the cop a reason to confiscate your weapon and look deeper into you life.

[SuperiorDG]

The firearm is legal but mags capable of holding more than 20 rds are prohibited within Denver and a Denver resident. I am uncertain what the penalty is.

You can store your hi-cap mags outside of Denver or install blocks within the mags preventing more than 20 rounds from being inserted and be in full compliance with the statute.

Here I fixed it for ya.

[RCCrawler]

I don't know but maybe if you call the police department they can give you clarity..... Or just take someone's word on here how they interpret it..

I've found that you can ask 5 different police officers a firearms legality question and you will get 5 different answers.

[Scanker19]

I've found that you can ask 5 different police officers a firearms legality question and you will get 5 different answers.

This ^^^^ Contact an attorney if you're that concerned. Police give bad info a lot, not all the time, but enough.

On that and not to hijack. Are there penalties for police giving bad info, for them not you.

[CrufflerSteve]

Superior nailed it: 'Denver Resident'. Don't live in Denver.

Steve

[Ronin13]

Bottom line, just don't live in Denver... [Coffee]

[Richard K]

Not trying to start an argument, but seeking clarity. If it is just the mags that are prohibited in Denver why can't gunshops in Denver sell AR-15's? Like when Sportsman's Warehouse on south Wadsworth was still there they could not carry/sell AR's because they were in Denver. I agree that private ownership is not prohibited unless you have 21 round or more mags but AR's must be purchase outside of Denver.

[Scanker19]

Not trying to start an argument, but seeking clarity. If it is just the mags that are prohibited in Denver why can't gunshops in Denver sell AR-15's? Like when Sportsman's Warehouse on south Wadsworth was still there they could not carry/sell AR's because they were in Denver.

Probably the same reason some online vendors will not ship High Cap mags to Colorado in general. It's not that they can't read, it's the comprehension that get's them. Or with the lawsuits against manufactures maybe they didn't want to be held liable for selling them there.

[Great-Kazoo]

I've found that you can ask 5 different police officers a firearms legality question and you will get 5 different answers.


You could also look up Denvers specific law on line.mmmmmmmmmmmmm

[DD977GM2]

It basically means you can't have 30rd mags


but you're in aurora so you're good.


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[DD977GM2]

I don't know but maybe if you call the police department they can give you clarity..... Or just take someone's word on here how they interpret it..

I hope your kidding?

Before I found this wonderful site and a couple others with great firearm information on legality this and that
I called the Denver Sheriffs office and asked them about carrying in a vehicle in the city and county of Denver, this was back in 2007.
She said it was illegal to have the pistol with a round chambered on your person or within reach of you.
The pistol had to be locked away and no ammo near by, think of NY or NJ here, and that this was to prevent road rage shootings.
The Sheriff's Deputy was 100% incorrect and just because they are with a LEO Agency, does not mean they understand the specific firearm laws.
They understand what they want to protect themselves from criminals.

[Scanker19]

I hope your kidding?

Before I found this wonderful site and a couple others with great firearm information on legality this and that
I called the Denver Sheriffs office and asked them about carrying in a vehicle in the city and county of Denver, this was back in 2007.
She said it was illegal to have the pistol with a round chambered on your person or within reach of you.
The pistol had to be locked away and no ammo near by, think of NY or NJ here, and that this was to prevent road rage shootings.
The Sheriff's Deputy was 100% incorrect and just because they are with a LEO Agency, does not mean they understand the specific firearm laws.
They understand what they want to protect themselves from criminals.

Yet when arrested you'll spend thousands cleaning your name. I think ignorance of the law should be a two way street.