30-Rnd magazine no-go in Denver?

[mutt]

Driving through denver is exempted from the laws it's only for people residing in denver.

Correct, but be careful. Denver lists this exemption as an affirmative defense:

(3) It shall be an affirmative defense to charges brought under this section that the transportation of an assault weapon:

(a) Is through the city by a nonresident who is in legal possession of an assault weapon; or

Definition of affirmative defense n. when a defendant files an answer, in addition to denying some or all of the allegations, he/she can state what are called "affirmative defenses." These defenses can contain allegations, take the initiative against statements of facts contrary to those stated in the original complaint against them, and include various defenses based on legal principles. Many of these defenses fall into the "boilerplate" (stated in routine, non-specific language) category, but one or more of the defenses may help the defendant.

Common language - You have to go to court and prove you're exempt to get the charges dismissed. Meanwhile Denver will confiscate your weapons and gear as evidence for your criminal trial. You get to wait months for your trial date while racking up legal fees, missed work days, etc. Of course the anti-gun Denver DA will spare you this and drop all charges if you just agree to surrender your 'assault weapons'. Considering the legal fess will probably cost more than the value of the weapons, many do just that.

As others have said, the best strategy is to keep your gear in the trunk, know your rights (do not consent to searches) and don't give the Denver PD any reason to probe further if they pull you over.

[Clint45]

Denver allows up to 20 rd magazines.