Legal issue with letting son keep firearms in his room?

[BPTactical]

Hey Mark, what is the rule regarding a 16yo driving to and from a practice facility with a pistol?

I'm not Mark but...

CRS 18-12-108.5 makes it illegal for a minor to be in possession of a handgun unless " on real property under the control of such person's parent, legal guardian, or grandparent and who has the permission of such person's parent or legal guardian to possess a handgun

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I would default to the above.

[tmckay2]

I wish we lived in a world where of course a kid would have a firearm and you wouldn't have to worry about it but honestly the risks way outweigh the benefits. Even good, responsible kids make stupid mistakes and decisions, ideally I wouldn't put them in a position that increases the chances that mistake could cost a life. As stated you have to start worrying about friends, etc too not just the kid. Mistakes happen. I just wouldn't risk it.

[MarkCO]

I'm not Mark but...

CRS 18-12-108.5 makes it illegal for a minor to be in possession of a handgun unless " on real property under the control of such person's parent, legal guardian, or grandparent and who has the permission of such person's parent or legal guardian to possess a handgun

I would default to the above.

Correct. Long guns and handguns have different laws regarding possession. Handguns no, long guns yes. There are forms for minor "use" of a handgun under the supervision of another adult during competition, but there is no exemption for actual possession.