Colorado is gun friendly. If you are traveling from state to state and carrying, you need to know the situation in each state you are entering or you could get into trouble. For certain states or if you have any doubt at all, keeping moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print version with all states and details.
Colorado Gun Law Travel Guide Basics
Ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license necessary
Consistency of laws: uniform throughout state
Self-defense: castle doctrine
Open carry: unrestricted under state, localities may differ
Concealed carry: shall issue to residents, permits accepted from some other states
Vehicle carry handguns: can be loaded anywhere in vehicle
Vehicle carry long guns: must be unloaded chamber, magazines can be loaded
Official source information
Colorado Statutes 18-12-203
Colorado Bureau of Investigation Firearm Statute List
Colorado Legislature
Colorado State Shooting Association
Colorado State Home Page
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I am flying into Denver and renting a RV to travel thu Colorado into Wyoming for a vacation in late June 2012. After the RV trip, I will be spending a few days in Colorado Springs and traveling to Cripple Creek and flying back out to Ohio on July 3rd, 2012. I have a CCW from Ohio and want to know my travel rights thu Colorado. I know Wyoming is a reciprical state with ohio but Colorado is not. Please advise me of my rights carring a pistol in my vehicle thu Colorado etc. Thank you. Sincerely, Kenny Miller