Colorado generally permits open carry of firearms by adults without a license, though local jurisdictions may impose restrictions in specific areas after the 2021 preemption repeal.
State law does not require a permit to openly carry a firearm in most public places for those legally allowed to possess one. However, the city of Denver has long prohibited open carry within city limits, and after the 2021 repeal of CRS 29-11.7-103 additional local jurisdictions enacted open carry restrictions in parks, near schools, and at public events. Open carry is prohibited on school grounds, in courthouses, and in establishments licensed to serve alcohol where signs forbid weapons. Travelers should always verify local rules.
Violations vary by jurisdiction; in restricted areas, charges typically include disorderly conduct or unlawful carry with fines from $100 to $1,000.
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Longmont, CO
Longmont's updated LMC 15.05.040 (effective January 1, 2026) bans artificial turf as a 'non-functional turf' replacement in tree lawns, medians, parking-lot ...
Longmont, CO
Longmont has no bamboo-specific ordinance. Bamboo is not listed on the Colorado Noxious Weed list and does not appear in Longmont's Integrated Weed Managemen...
Longmont, CO
Per LMC § 15.04.050(D)(4), Longmont food trucks may operate only in non-residential zoning districts (ice cream vendors are allowed in residential zones), mu...
Longmont, CO
Operating a food truck or pushcart in Longmont requires an annual Mobile Retail Food Vending Permit from the Building Services Division, plus a Longmont busi...
Longmont, CO
Federal law (FAA Part 107 and 49 U.S.C. § 44809 for recreational flyers) governs U.S. airspace and Longmont cannot regulate altitude or flight paths. The Cit...
Longmont, CO
Under LMC 6.44.090 (cited by Longmont Code Enforcement), no garage sale in Longmont may run for more than 3 consecutive days, and no more than 12 total days ...
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