I just moved to Denver a few months ago, and I'm curious about this "Assault Weapon" Ban. I've read the legal code, and understand the code, but want to know how it's inforced(if it even is)
Does anyone have any knowledge on this subject?
Thanks!
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I just moved to Denver a few months ago, and I'm curious about this "Assault Weapon" Ban. I've read the legal code, and understand the code, but want to know how it's inforced(if it even is)
Does anyone have any knowledge on this subject?
Thanks!
Dont ask.
Dont tell.
Its rarely enforced. On the rare occasions we've seen it charged, its for a gang banger picked up on other charges. But Denver PD can use it if they get a stiffy for you.
It is an enforceable law. As to its actual application. I think it has been used to pile on top of other charges as they see fit to do so.
When you say you "moved to Denver" are you living in the actual city/county of Denver? Because many people that move to Arvada or Thornton or Broomfield or Larkspur or what-not will say "I moved to Denver". If you don't actually live in the city/county of Denver, the law doesn't apply to you.
He's in downtown commieland. It applies to him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zundfolge
I work in Denver, so I have to be careful too. I doubt that stopping at work for most of the day would be considered passing through on the way to the range.
IIRC this already went to court after a previous administration, with an anti-gun agenda, had the P.D. stopping people going to n from gun shows. Same applies for possession of a firearm inside the vehicle. State Law over rules Denver except for those who are residents of that fine community.Quote:
Originally Posted by mattiooo
Reason #837 to never enter the City & County of Denver.
C&CoD can choke on a bag of dicks
Here in Boulder, the City Council and County Commissioners get all teary-eyed whenever they contemplate such a ban and realize it will never be...and that warms my heart. Gotta love me some preemption law. We even have an NFA dealer just off the Pearl Street mall. Oh the horror!
I hear they're in to that sort of thing. [fag]Quote:
Originally Posted by BPTactical
I read the law and am wondering, am I violating the law if I drive to pick someone up from DIA and have an AR Pistol loaded with a 60 rnd mag on the backseat?
Unfortunately I do live and work in the City & County of Denver. I moved to this location because it was very close to work for me. If I don't move back to Texas, I'll be moving out of Denver County as soon as my lease is up.
Another question, Self Defense with an AR in Denver County... Is that even a thing?
No see my previous post. Now TSA or DPD might have an issue, if they were doing random checks. Which of course one always (politely) declines.Quote:
Originally Posted by davsel
I'm all for exercising your rights, but with the current state of affairs, they have teams of DPD roaming the outside areas. There are teams of two, one with an AR and one without doing patrols around the whole area. Why invite trouble just to prove you have the right?Quote:
Originally Posted by davsel
I'd rather get in, grab my friend, and get out, and spend that time drinking some beers, rather than sitting answering questions.
Not trying/needing to prove anything. It's a four hour round trip, and I do not travel that far from home, or through Denver metro, without my truck gun.Quote:
Originally Posted by mattiooo
Just wondering what side of the ordinance I was on since it is so poorly defined concerning those who do not live in Denver.
To clarify, the gun is in a backpack and not visible to passers-by.
Totally different than just "on the backseat".Quote:
Originally Posted by davsel
Plain site doctorine applies. If you've done nothing to warrant a search and have nothing in plain sight, you've given no reason for a lawful search.
I've got too much on the line to take risks. I do my darnest to never knowing violate / splt hairs on the law except for speeding in non-residential/non-school zones.
Sums up my feelings on the matter quite well.Quote:
Originally Posted by BPTactical