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