Current Colorado Gun Liablity Laws and Private Transactions

[Jumpstart]

My neighbor sold a gun that was registered in his name in a private sale with no bill of sale. No he is worried that he is somehow still liable should anything happen with the gun. Thoughts on this? Does anyone have a quick reference I can show him from Colorado statues?

[Ronin13]

My neighbor sold a gun that was registered in his name in a private sale with no bill of sale. No he is worried that he is somehow still liable should anything happen with the gun. Thoughts on this? Does anyone have a quick reference I can show him from Colorado statues?

First off, no registration. Second, once the gun leaves his possession (unless he knowingly sold the gun to a prohibited person) he's not responsible for what happens.

[muddywings]

http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite.../1251594549010

[Hound]

First off, no registration. Second, once the gun leaves his possession (unless he knowingly sold the gun to a prohibited person) he's not responsible for what happens.

Correct, this is what SB13- 196 was trying cover but was thankfully delayed until next year. Don't assume this is dead, they only postponed it till May 10th so it can come up next year.
I think they want to see what happens with the current pile o'

[Teufelhund]

"I sold that gun years ago, when we still had rights in Colorado. No, I don't remember to whom. Sorry I can't be of more help. Have a nice day, officer."

[spqrzilla]

As mentioned, no such thing as registration and no civil liability for a firearm that was legally sold.

However, HB13-1229 does introduce civil liability for the use of a firearm that is transfered even legally without a background check in certain circumstances beginning July 1 2013.

[Hound]

As mentioned, no such thing as registration and no civil liability for a firearm that was legally sold.

However, HB13-1229 does introduce civil liability for the use of a firearm that is transfered even legally without a background check in certain circumstances beginning July 1 2013.

They are registering our guns. It may not be centralized (that we know of) but all guns sold in CO will be registered if the law is followed after July 1st. They will be registered with the FFL that did the background check. That was the real point. I was saying correct to the second part of Ronnin's statement not the first.

[spqrzilla]

Even your fears Hound, only apply to guns actually legally transferred after that date.

[Colorado Osprey]

"I sold that gun years ago, when we still had rights in Colorado. No, I don't remember to whom. Sorry I can't be of more help. Have a nice day, officer."

-DEVILS ADVOCATE-

Too bad you didn't get that bill of sale from that weapon you sold....

"That's great son, but we have this here warrant to search your vehicles and house for said weapon, as well as an item of indecia; so unfortunately I can't leave just yet. Why don't you have a seat in my car while we do our search"--- CLICK

I hope you have nothing else in your house that you are gonna get screwed for or the hassle... Personally I'd try and avoid a search-(home or auto). Did you know they have the right to tear your house down to the studs during a search? Or completely dismantle your car? That what the warrant gives LEO's. Most times this is unnecessary and doesn't happen, but it can happen.

[ChadAmberg]

-DEVILS ADVOCATE-

Too bad you didn't get that bill of sale from that weapon you sold....

"That's great son, but we have this here warrant to search your vehicles and house for said weapon, as well as an item of indecia; so unfortunately I can't leave just yet. Why don't you have a seat in my car while we do our search"--- CLICK

I hope you have nothing else in your house that you are gonna get screwed for or the hassle... Personally I'd try and avoid a search-(home or auto). Did you know they have the right to tear your house down to the studs during a search? Or completely dismantle your car? That what the warrant gives LEO's. Most times this is unnecessary and doesn't happen, but it can happen.

Devils advocate.. Bill of sale? Could be forged. We are are going to search anyway...