Newbie to CO. Question about carry laws

[HunterCO]

The 'right" to carry a firearm in your vehicle is a bit tricky. The state constitution provides that a citizen can carry a weapon in their vehicle for the purpose of "self-defense while travelling."

I don't know where you got that it says for "personal protection" as well as other lawfull purposes not self defense!

Learn those words, especially if you do NOT have a CCW!

Why is that? You don't need a ccw to carry in a private means of convenience. That is the "LAW"

My understanding is that you may still be charged with a CCW violation IF the authorities choose to do so, however, the constitutional provision can be used as a "positive defense" at trial. My recommendation would be to use those words - and those words only - if you are ever questioned by the police when and if they discover a firearm in your vehicle. Then shut up and get a lawyer. Offer NO OTHER explanations that might dilute or negate your constitutional protection. The cops WILL want more, but DON'T DO IT. Be polite but refuse to speak more without the benefit of counsel.

Your understanding is very flawed and I might suggest removing the tin foil and coming back to mother earth.

Plus, never, ever, give voluntary consent to a vehicle search. Ever. The cops will need probable cause to search without your consent and, if they choose to do so anyway, will pollute any "evidence" they discover. They may delay you, threaten you, cajole you if you say "no". Screw 'em, let them get a warrant from a judge.

I am going to guess you have never been to law school just a guess? A LEO only needs reasonable suspicion to search your vehicle. Trust me you will loose in court it don't take much to give them that and telling them to FO wont work. Last but not least they don't need a warrant to search your vehicle!

Most of the present restrictions imposed by Denver are applicable to Denver residents ONLY (for example, there IS a list of prohibited "assault weapons" forbidden to Denver residents) and there is NO restriction on magazine capacity to non-Denver residents. I researched this a year or two ago. It took MANY repeated calls and emails to the Denver DA and police. I FINALLY got this answer from a training officer at the Denver Police range via email which, of course, I have preserved.

Never ask a cop about the law that is like asking a cashier at the gas station about a medical problem it's rather silly.

Now the disclaimer: I am not an attorney and this advice is worth exactly what you have paid for it. While I believe it to be true and accurate, I take no responsibility whatsoever for your actions or choices. I highly recommend you confirm this or any other information before you rely upon it.

Best of luck and welcome home!

That is the best part of your whole post.