Looking for Colorado CCW instructor to answer ?'s.

[Cake_14N]

I am confused about the new laws in Colorado and how they will affect me carrying when I visit.

I see that at least for now, Colorado will recognize my New Mexico permit ( per this site http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html).

What I really need to know are the important pieces of information such as... in NM you can carry concealed in a WalMart that sells alcohol, but you cannot open carry in that same WalMart.

I just want to make sure I don't do anything wrong.

So, if you are an instructor, or had a good instructor, what were the critical pieces of info that you learned from your course?

[BigJimCalhoun]

I am not an instructor, but most of the laws, except for reciprocity, are here:
http://www.dcsheriff.net/documents/concealed-handgun-permit-application-packet.pdf

Nothing in the packet provided by the sheriff discusses establishments that sells/serve alcohol. You cannot carry and be under the influence of alcohol however. You can carry a loaded handgun in your car, even to those post-office (as of this week) http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/11/us/guns-post-office

Basically, it is:

No schools
No Federal Buildings
No private property posted with a no guns sign
No municipal buildings that have metal detectors at every entrance. An example of this would be the Douglas county jail.

Colorado cities cannot add additional laws regarding conceal carry, but even though state law allows for open carry, many cities in the front range ban open carry.

I don't know how the 15 round magazine ban affects out of state residents. I probably would not bring any, especially if you were going through Denver or Boulder.

[MR2]

http://info.centennialgunclub.com/GunRights_CO-Gun-Laws.html?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRonu6TOZKXonjHpfsX5 6%2BsoXaexlMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4ASsJkI%2BSLDwEYGJlv 6SgFTLLCMbR4w7gJWxI%3D

Regarding the Standard and High Capacity ban... After July 1, 2013 individuals may not purchase any magazine that has a greater than 15rnd capacity. If you owned it prior to, then you are 'grandfathered'. You also may not buy or transfer a weapon between parties without obtaining a background check first.

Open carry is prohibited in Denver County. Possibly in Boulder, Grand and or Park counties as well.

http://www.handgunlaw.us/

Your NM permit is honored in CO.

[Cake_14N]

Gentlemen,

thank you for your replies. At least now I have more places to look to ensure I stay out of trouble.

Cake