Ccw In Bars Or Liquor Stores

[bellavite1]

I remember reading something about being illegal to carry concealed in Jefferson Co in any business that sells liquor.
Could not find any info.
Is there any truth?
Where else in Colorado would this be an issue?

[Bailey Guns]

No truth to that at all. Unless the property owner discovers you're armed and asks you to leave...which would be the case for carry on any private property.

As a matter of fact, it's legal to carry or be in possession of a firearm even while drinking alcoholic beverages. It only becomes illegal if you consume enough alcohol to become intoxicated.

[275RLTW]

Check that....CRS 18-12-106 (d)

(1) A person commits a class 2 misdemeanor if:
(a) He knowingly and unlawfully aims a firearm at another person; or
(b) Recklessly or with criminal negligence he discharges a firearm or shoots a bow and arrow; or
(c) He knowingly sets a loaded gun, trap, or device designed to cause an explosion upon being tripped or approached, and leaves it unattended by a competent person immediately present; or
(d) The person has in his or her possession a firearm while the person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of a controlled substance, as defined in section 12-22-303 (7), C.R.S. Possession of a permit issued under section 18-12-105.1, as it existed prior to its repeal, or possession of a permit or a temporary emergency permit issued pursuant to part 2 of this article is no defense to a violation of this subsection (1).

[Irving]

Depends what constitutes "under the influence." It is probably .08. There are some places (states) where the limit for having a gun was .1 and the driving limit was .08. The person who told the story mentioned it was years ago though, so that may still not be the case.


Also, when it comes to states that do have laws stating you can't carry around alcohol, I believe it is in establishments that serve alcohol, not just sell it.

[275RLTW]

Currently in Colorado it is "under the influence" which is ANY alcohol. Not .08 like driving, any alcohol= no carrying. Just confirmed by SO.

[Irving]

There has to be a cut off, just like with driving.

Also, if you need to use your CCW, then a class 2 misdemeanor isn't really going to be your biggest worry. Thanks for posting the law though, it's definitely important for people to know and take into consideration .

[Bailey Guns]

Currently in Colorado it is "under the influence" which is ANY alcohol. Not .08 like driving, any alcohol= no carrying. Just confirmed by SO.

Here we go again.