Son's attendance at a concealed course uncovered these "facts" I was not aware of:

You cannot carry in the State of Colorado:
*in an elevator
*on an escalator
*in a post office or any building where a federal employee works, including anywhere on most indian reservations
*on an RTD bus
*you can't carry a gun into a bar (but if food is served and 50% or more of the sales are food it's ok)
*you cannot carry in certain portions of the national forest
*if you take any prescription drugs you cannot carry

If you don't have a permit you cannot carry a gun in the car unless it's exposed?

I have a ccw and some of these facts were surprising to me. Help me out here, I don't want to break any laws by using the escalator at the mall.
Bob

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Originally Posted by bczandm

You cannot carry in the State of Colorado:
*in an elevator
*on an escalator
*in a post office or any building where a federal employee works, including anywhere on most indian reservations
*on an RTD bus
*you can't carry a gun into a bar (but if food is served and 50% or more of the sales are food it's ok)
*you cannot carry in certain portions of the national forest
*if you take any prescription drugs you cannot carry

If you don't have a permit you cannot carry a gun in the car unless it's exposed?

I have a ccw and some of these facts were surprising to me. Help me out here, I don't want to break any laws by using the escalator at the mall.
Bob

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unsure about any of the others but the car one is bs, I do know that for a fact.

• It is unlawful to carry a firearm concealed on or about one's person without a permit, except for a person in their dwelling, place of business, or on property owned or controlled by him or her.
• A permit is not required to carry a handgun where carrying firearms is legal, if the handgun is not concealed.
• A handgun is not considered concealed if it is in the possession of a person who is in a private automobile or other private means of conveyance who is carrying it for a legal use, or the handgun is in the possession of a person who is legally engaged in hunting activities within the state.

• Exempt from the requirement of a permit to carry a concealed handgun are peace officers (active and retired) of Colorado, probation officers, law enforcement officers employed by jurisdiction outside the state, so long as the employing jurisdiction exempts peace officers employed by jurisdictions within Colorado from any concealed weapons laws in effect in those jurisdictions.

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Originally Posted by bczandm

You cannot carry in the State of Colorado:
*in an elevator
*on an escalator
*in a post office or any building where a federal employee works, including anywhere on most indian reservations
*on an RTD bus
*you can't carry a gun into a bar (but if food is served and 50% or more of the sales are food it's ok)
*you cannot carry in certain portions of the national forest
*if you take any prescription drugs you cannot carry

If you don't have a permit you cannot carry a gun in the car unless it's exposed?

I have a ccw and some of these facts were surprising to me. Help me out here, I don't want to break any laws by using the escalator at the mall.
Bob

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Most of that sounds wrong.

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s it Legal to Carry a Weapon in Colorado National Forests?

While visiting National Forests in Colorado, you may carry a weapon. However, in addition to state laws, you must comply with Federal Regulations pertaining to the use of a firearm on National Forest System lands.

A firearm may not be discharged in the following National Forest areas:
Within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site, or occupied area; or
Across or on a Forest Development road or an adjacent body of water, or in any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge; or
Into or within any cave. [36 CFR 261.10 (d)]
Some forest or districts have additional restrictions on discharging a firearm. You are advised to check with the authorities in the areas you will be visiting.

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Yeah, most of that sounds like BS.

The Federal property one is very important!!! Post office, justice building etc. The rest.. not true.

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Originally Posted by ChunkyMonkey

The Federal property one is very important!!! Post office, justice building etc. The rest.. not true.

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This ^^^ and where did your son take his class, so we know who is spewing misinformation?

he went to www.allamericanconcealedcarry.com and the items above are listed in black and white in the course materials my son (and my wife) brought home.

I'd ask for my money back.

Spend a few minutes reading C.R.S. and educate yourself. Your permit=YOUR responsibility to know the laws.

It's a case of you get what you pay for... $49 for a CCW class?

I'm no proponent of mandatory training but if you're going to get it, get it through someone that knows what they're talking about.