A person commits a class 1 misdemeanor if such person knowingly removes, defaces, covers, alters, or destroys the manufacturer's serial number or any other distinguishing number or identification mark of a firearm.
Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 482, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 40-12-104. L. 77: Entire section amended, p. 970, § 62, effective July 1. L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 977, § 20, effective July 1. L. 89: Entire section amended, p. 842, § 101, effective July 1. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 968, § 2, effective July 1.
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