Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 482, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 40-12-105. L. 73: p. 683, § 3. L. 77: (2)(c) amended and (2)(d) added, p. 976, § 8, effective July 1. L. 81: (2)(c) amended, p. 1437, § 3, effective June 8. L. 86: (2)(d) amended and (2)(e) added, p. 774, § 2, effective July 1. L. 89: (1)(d) added, p. 911, § 1, effective April 15. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 964, § 1, effective July 1. L. 94: (2)(e) amended and (2)(f) added, p. 647, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2000: IP(2) amended, p. 1009, § 1, effective August 2. L. 2003: (2)(c) amended, p. 648, § 3, effective May 17; (2)(d) and (2)(e) amended, p. 1624, § 46, effective August 6. L. 2021: IP(1) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3209, § 344, effective March 1, 2022.
Editor's note: Section 803(2) of chapter 462 (SB 21-271), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022.
Cross references: For affirmative defenses generally, see §§ 18-1-407, 18-1-710, and 18-1-805.
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