SB17-116
Concealed Handgun Carry Without A Permit
Concerning allowing a law-abiding person to carry a concealed handgun without a permit, and, in connection therewith, preserving current laws restricting the carrying of concealed handguns on certain property including public schools and reducing an appropriation.
Session:
2017 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
The bill allows a person who legally possesses a handgun under state and federal law to carry a concealed handgun in Colorado. A person who carries a concealed handgun under the authority created in the bill has the same carrying rights and is subject to the same limitations that apply to a person who holds a permit to carry a concealed handgun under current law, including the prohibition on the carrying of a concealed handgun on the grounds of a public elementary, middle, junior high, or high school.
The bill reduces an appropriation.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)