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Q: Who is eligible?
A: Any person who is a legal resident of the State of Colorado, who is 21 years of age (18 years of age for a Temporary
Emergency Permit). Also, a person who is a member of the Armed Forces and is stationed pursuant to permanent duty station
orders at a military installation in the State of Colorado, and a member of the person’s immediate family is living in
Colorado, is deemed a legal resident of the State of Colorado.
Q: What type of handgun training is required?
A: You must show evidence that you attended a handgun training course, i.e., a Law Enforcement Handgun Training Safety Course; a Handgun
Safety Course offered by a Law Enforcement Agency, or an Institution or Organization or Handgun Training School that is open to the general
public and is taught by a Certified Instructor within ten years of your application; or evidence at the time of application that you are a
Certified Handgun Instructor; or proof of honorable discharge from a branch of the United States Armed Forces within three years of your
application; or proof of honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces within ten years of your application which also reflects that
you were a marksman, weapons instructor or had recognized pistol qualifications. (A Training Certificate from any class attended (or a copy
thereof) must be provided with your Concealed Weapon Permit Application.)
Q: Where do I find handgun training schools?
A: Look in your phone book or contact your local gun shop for places that offer
handgun training classes.
Q: How much does the permit cost?
A: A Concealed Weapon Permit application is $152.50 total: $100.00 for application processing and $52.50 for the
fingerprinting and FBI background check.
Q: What type of payment is accepted?
A: A check or money order made payable to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office for $100.00; and A MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER’S
CHECK ONLY made payable to Colorado Bureau of
Investigation (CBI) for $52.50.
These are the only acceptable methods of payment.
Q: Where do I have my signature on the application witnessed?
A: You must sign the application in front of a Sheriff’s Office Representative; therefore, you should bring your
UNSIGNED application to the Records counter of the Sheriff’s Office, and it will be witnessed by a Sheriff’s Office
Representative after you sign it and provide your driver’s license as proof of identification.
Q: Do I have to get fingerprinted?
A: Yes, AFTER you have turned in your permit application, arrangements will be made for you to come in and have your
fingerprints taken.
Q: Do I need to have my picture taken?
A: Yes. You will be contacted AFTER you turn in your application and arrangements will be made to have your picture
taken for your permit at the Sheriff’s Office.
Q: How long is the permit good for?
A: A permit is good for five years.
Q: What if I move?
A: A permit holder must notify the issuing Sheriff’s Office within thirty (30) days of moving. Failure to do so is considered
a Class 1 Petty Offense.
Q: What happens if my permit is lost/stolen/damaged?
A: A permit holder must notify the issuing Sheriff’s Office within three (3) business days of the loss, theft, or destruction
of a Concealed Weapon Permit. Failure to do so is considered a Class 1 Petty Offense.
Q: I am a resident of the State of Colorado, yet I have a permit from another state (Utah, Florida, etc.). Is my permit good in the State
of Colorado?
A: No. Per legislation signed into law by Governor Ritter in May 2007, if you are a resident of the State of Colorado (i.e., have a Colorado
Driver’s License or ID card) and possess a permit from another state, that permit is no longer valid in the State of Colorado (check the
issuing state to see if it is still valid in other states). If you want to carry a concealed handgun, you must apply for a Concealed Handgun
Permit from the State of Colorado per the instructions outlined on this website.
Q: Is my name entered into any kind of database if I am a Concealed Handgun Permit holder in the State of Colorado?
A: Yes. If you possess a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Colorado, your name and other identifying information will be entered into
the CCIC (CBI computer system). It will be accessible only by law enforcement and cannot be shared with anyone outside of law enforcement
(i.e., the general public or the media). This database is not used for compilation purposes (facts, figures or lists); it is similar to how a
driver’s license is entered into a State of Colorado database and is necessary for use in law enforcement situations.
Q: Where can I get more questions answered before or after I have my permit?
A: The website (www.bouldercounty.org/sheriff) and/or the packet of
information first provided to you with your application are excellent tools for answering questions you may have concerning
your Concealed Weapon Permit. You may also visit the Colorado Bureau of Investigation website for pertinent CCW information
(www.cbi.state.co.us). Finally, if you don’t find the answers you need, please feel
free to call the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office at (303) 441 - 3994.
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