Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 481, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 40-12-101. L. 73: p. 540, § 12. L. 87: (1)(a) R&RE and (1)(a.5) and (1)(i.5) added, p. 674, §§ 1, 2, effective May 16. L. 91: (1)(b) amended, p. 407, § 17, effective June 6. L. 93, 1st Ex. Sess.: (1)(a) amended and (1)(a.3), (1)(e.5), and (1)(e.7) added, p. 1, § 1, effective September 13. L. 2007: (1)(e) amended, p. 1688, § 6, effective July 1. L. 2013: (1)(b.5) added, (HB 13-1229), ch. 47, p. 137, § 6, effective March 20. L. 2017: IP(1) amended and (1)(e) and (1)(j) repealed, (SB 17-008), ch. 74, p. 234, § 1, effective August 9. L. 2021: (1)(f.5) and (1)(g.5) added, (HB 21-1106), ch. 39, p. 146, § 3, effective July 1.
Editor's note: Section 8 of chapter 39 (HB 21-1106), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2021.
Cross references: (1) For affirmative defenses generally, see §§ 18-1-407, 18-1-710, and 18-1-805.
(2) For the short title ("Promoting Child Safety Through Responsible Firearm Storage Act") and the legislative declaration in HB 21-1106, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 39, Session Laws of Colorado 2021.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 12 - Offenses Relating to Firearms and Weapons
Part 1 - Firearms and Weapons - General
§ 18-12-101. Peace Officer Affirmative Defense - Definitions
§ 18-12-102. Possessing a Dangerous or Illegal Weapon - Affirmative Defense - Definition
§ 18-12-103. Possession of a Defaced Firearm
§ 18-12-103.5. Defaced Firearms - Contraband - Destruction
§ 18-12-104. Defacing a Firearm
§ 18-12-105. Unlawfully Carrying a Concealed Weapon - Unlawful Possession of Weapons
§ 18-12-105.6. Limitation on Local Ordinances Regarding Firearms in Private Vehicles
§ 18-12-106. Prohibited Use of Weapons - Definitions
§ 18-12-106. Prohibited Use of Weapons - Definitions
§ 18-12-106.5. Use of Stun Guns
§ 18-12-107. Penalty for Second Offense
§ 18-12-107.5. Illegal Discharge of a Firearm - Penalty
§ 18-12-108. Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders
§ 18-12-108. Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders
§ 18-12-108.5. Possession of Handguns by Juveniles - Prohibited - Exceptions - Penalty
§ 18-12-110. Forfeiture of Firearms
§ 18-12-111. Unlawful Purchase of Firearms
§ 18-12-112. Private Firearms Transfers - Background Check Required - Penalty - Definitions
§ 18-12-113. Failure to Report a Lost or Stolen Firearm - Exception
§ 18-12-114. Secure Firearm Storage Required - Penalty - Exceptions