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	1	+	Second Regular Session
	2	+	Seventy-fourth General Assembly
	3	+	STATE OF COLORADO
	4	+	REREVISED
	5	+	This Version Includes All Amendments
	6	+	Adopted in the Second House
	7	+	LLS NO. 24-0047.01 Conrad Imel x2313
1	8		HOUSE BILL 24-1174
2		-	BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Duran and Snyder, Amabile, Bacon, Bird,
3		-	Boesenecker, Brown, Clifford, Daugherty, deGruy Kennedy, Epps,
4		-	Froelich, Garcia, Hamrick, Hernandez, Herod, Jodeh, Joseph, Kipp,
5		-	Lindsay, Lindstedt, Mabrey, Marvin, McCormick, Ortiz, Parenti, Ricks,
6		-	Rutinel, Sirota, Titone, Weissman, Willford, Woodrow, McCluskie;
7		-	also SENATOR(S) Mullica, Bridges, Cutter, Fields, Gonzales, Hansen,
8		-	Jaquez Lewis, Kolker, Sullivan.
	9	+	House Committees Senate Committees
	10	+	Judiciary State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
	11	+	Finance
	12	+	A BILL FOR AN ACT
9	13		C
10		-	ONCERNING PERMITS TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN , AND, IN
11		-	CONNECTION THEREWITH
12		-	, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR
13		-	CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASSES
14		-	.
15		-
16		-	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
17		-	SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-202, amend (8);
18		-	repeal (2) and (5); and add (3.5), (6.5), and (9) as follows:
19		-	18-12-202. Definitions. As used in this part 2, unless the context
20		-	otherwise requires:
21		-	(2) "Certified instructor" means an instructor for a firearms safety
22		-	course who is certified as a firearms instructor by:
23		-	NOTE: This bill has been prepared for the signatures of the appropriate legislative
24		-	officers and the Governor. To determine whether the Governor has signed the bill
25		-	or taken other action on it, please consult the legislative status sheet, the legislative
26		-	history, or the Session Laws.
27		-	________
28		-	Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law; dashes
29		-	through words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law and such material is not part of
30		-	the act. (a) A county, municipal, state, or federal law enforcement agency;
31		-	(b) The peace officers standards and training board created in
32		-	section 24-31-302, C.R.S.;
33		-	(c) A federal military agency; or
34		-	(d) A national nonprofit organization that certifies firearms
35		-	instructors, operates national firearms competitions, and provides training,
36		-	including courses in personal protection, in small arms safety, use, and
37		-	marksmanship.
38		-	(3.5) "CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS " MEANS A
39		-	CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION
40		-	18-12-202.5 AND DOES NOT INCLUDE A REFRESHER CLASS .
	14	+	ONCERNING PERMITS TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN , AND, IN101
	15	+	CONNECTION THEREWITH , ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR102
	16	+	CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASSES .103
	17	+	Bill Summary
	18	+	(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does
	19	+	not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill
	20	+	passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that
	21	+	applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
	22	+	http://leg.colorado.gov
	23	+	.)
	24	+	Under existing law, an applicant for a permit to carry a concealed
	25	+	handgun (permit) must demonstrate competence with a handgun, which
	26	+	the applicant may do by completing a handgun training class (initial class)
	27	+	offered by a verified instructor. Beginning July 1, 2025, the bill requires
	28	+	concealed handgun training classes to be held in person and include
	29	+	SENATE
	30	+	3rd Reading Unamended
	31	+	April 22, 2024
	32	+	SENATE
	33	+	2nd Reading Unamended
	34	+	April 19, 2024
	35	+	HOUSE
	36	+	3rd Reading Unamended
	37	+	March 11, 2024
	38	+	HOUSE
	39	+	Amended 2nd Reading
	40	+	March 8, 2024
	41	+	HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
	42	+	Duran and Snyder, Amabile, Bacon, Bird, Boesenecker, Brown, Clifford, Daugherty,
	43	+	deGruy Kennedy, Epps, Froelich, Garcia, Hamrick, Hernandez, Herod, Jodeh, Joseph, Kipp,
	44	+	Lindsay, Lindstedt, Mabrey, Marvin, McCluskie, McCormick, Ortiz, Parenti, Ricks, Rutinel,
	45	+	Sirota, Titone, Weissman, Willford, Woodrow
	46	+	SENATE SPONSORSHIP
	47	+	Mullica, Bridges, Cutter, Fields, Gonzales, Hansen, Jaquez Lewis, Kolker, Sullivan
	48	+	Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
	49	+	Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.
	50	+	Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. instruction regarding:
	51	+	! Knowledge and safe handling of firearms and ammunition;
	52	+	! Safe storage of firearms and child safety;
	53	+	! Safe firearms shooting fundamentals;
	54	+	! Federal and state laws pertaining to the lawful purchase,
	55	+	ownership, transportation, use, and possession of firearms;
	56	+	! State law pertaining to the use of deadly force for
	57	+	self-defense; and
	58	+	! Techniques for avoiding a criminal attack and how to
	59	+	manage a violent confrontation, including conflict
	60	+	resolution and judgmental use of lethal force.
	61	+	A student must achieve a passing score on a written concealed
	62	+	handgun competency exam and in a live-fire exercise to complete an
	63	+	initial class. An initial class must provide at least 8 hours of instruction,
	64	+	including the live-fire exercise and written exam.
	65	+	The bill requires completion of an initial class or a concealed
	66	+	handgun refresher class (refresher class) for renewal of a permit, unless
	67	+	an exemption applies. A student in a refresher class must demonstrate
	68	+	safety and competence with a handgun. The refresher class must be held
	69	+	in person, be taught by a verified instructor, include instruction on
	70	+	changes to laws related to firearms, and require a passing score on a
	71	+	live-fire exercise and written exam. A refresher class must provide at least
	72	+	2 hours of instruction, including the live-fire exercise and written exam.
	73	+	The bill requires the Colorado bureau of investigation to verify
	74	+	class instructors.
	75	+	The bill allows a person to demonstrate competence with a
	76	+	handgun by holding a current certification as a peace officer. The bill
	77	+	prohibits a person from being issued a permit if the person was convicted
	78	+	of certain misdemeanor offenses within 5 years before submitting a
	79	+	permit application.
	80	+	The bill makes it a deceptive trade practice for a person to claim
	81	+	to be a verified instructor for a concealed handgun training class unless
	82	+	the person is verified as a firearms instructor by the Colorado bureau of
	83	+	investigation.
	84	+	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
	85	+	SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-202, amend2
	86	+	(8); repeal (2) and (5); and add (3.5), (6.5), and (9) as follows:3
	87	+	18-12-202. Definitions. As used in this part 2, unless the context4
	88	+	otherwise requires:5
	89	+	1174-2- (2) "Certified instructor" means an instructor for a firearms safety1
	90	+	course who is certified as a firearms instructor by:2
	91	+	(a) A county, municipal, state, or federal law enforcement agency;3
	92	+	(b) The peace officers standards and training board created in4
	93	+	section 24-31-302. C.R.S.;5
	94	+	(c) A federal military agency; or6
	95	+	(d) A national nonprofit organization that certifies firearms7
	96	+	instructors, operates national firearms competitions, and provides8
	97	+	training, including courses in personal protection, in small arms safety,9
	98	+	use, and marksmanship.10
	99	+	(3.5) "C
	100	+	ONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS " MEANS A11
	101	+	CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION12
	102	+	18-12-202.5
	103	+	AND DOES NOT INCLUDE A REFRESHER CLASS .13
41	104		(5) (a) "Handgun training class" means:
42		-	~~(I) A law enforcement training firearms safety course;~~
43		-	(II) ~~A firearms safety course offered by~~ a law enforcement ~~agency,~~
44		-	~~an institution of higher education, or~~ a ~~public or private institution or~~
45		-	~~organization~~ or ~~firearms training school, that is open to the general~~ public
46		-	~~and~~ is ~~taught by a certified instructor; or~~
47		-	~~(III) A firearms safety course or class that~~ is ~~offered and~~ taught by
48		-	a ~~certified instructor.~~
49		-	~~(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection (5), "handgun~~
50		-	~~training class"~~ ~~does not include any firearms safety course that allows a~~
51		-	~~person to complete the entire~~ course:
52		-	~~(I) Via~~ the ~~internet or an electronic device; or~~
53		-	(II) ~~In any location other than~~ the ~~physical location where the~~
54		-	~~certified instructor offers~~ the ~~course.~~
55		-	(6.~~5) "REFRESHER CLASS" MEANS A CONCEALED HANDGUN~~
56		-	~~REFRESHER CLASS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION~~
57		-	~~18-12-202~~.5 ~~(4).~~
58		-	~~PAGE 2-HOUSE BILL 24-1174~~ (8) ~~"Training certificate" means a certificate affidavit, or other~~
59		-	~~document issued by the instructor,~~ ~~school, club~~, or ~~organization that A~~
60		-	~~VERIFIED~~ INSTRUCTOR ~~WHO~~
61		-	conducts a CONCEALED handgun training ~~class~~
62		-	OR A REFRESHER CLASS that evidences an applicant's ~~successful completion~~
63		-	of the class requirements.
	105	+	14
	106	+	(I) A law enforcement training firearms safety course;15
	107	+	(II) A firearms safety course offered by a law enforcement agency,16
	108	+	an institution of higher education, or a public or private institution or17
	109	+	organization or firearms training school, that is open to the general public18
	110	+	and is taught by a certified instructor; or19
	111	+	(III) A firearms safety course or class that is offered and taught by20
	112	+	a certified instructor.21
	113	+	(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection (5),22
	114	+	"handgun training class" does not include any firearms safety course that23
	115	+	allows a person to complete the entire course:24
	116	+	(I) Via the internet or an electronic device; or25
	117	+	(II) In any location other than the physical location where the26
	118	+	certified instructor offers the course.27
	119	+	1174
	120	+	-3- (6.5) "REFRESHER CLASS" MEANS A CONCEALED HANDGUN1
	121	+	REFRESHER CLASS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 18-12-202.5 (4).2
	122	+	(8) "Training certificate" means a certificate affidavit, or other3
	123	+	document issued by the instructor, school, club, or organization that A4
	124	+	VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR WHO conducts a CONCEALED handgun training class5
	125	+	OR A REFRESHER CLASS that evidences an applicant's successful6
	126	+	completion of the class requirements.7
64	127		(9) "V
65		-	ERIFIED INSTRUCTOR" MEANS AN INSTRUCTOR FOR A FIREARMS
66		-	SAFETY COURSE VERIFIED AS A FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR BY A SHERIFF
67		-	PURSUANT TO SECTION
68		-	18-12-202.7.
69		-	SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 18-12-202.5 as
70		-	follows:
71		-	18-12-202.5. Concealed handgun training class - refresher class
72		-	- rules. (1) A
73		-	CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS IS ANY OF THE
74		-	FOLLOWING
75		-	:
	128	+	ERIFIED INSTRUCTOR" MEANS AN INSTRUCTOR FOR A8
	129	+	FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE VERIFIED AS A FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR BY
	130	+	A9
	131	+	SHERIFF PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-12-202.7.10
	132	+	SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 18-12-202.5 as11
	133	+	follows:12
	134	+	18-12-202.5. Concealed handgun training class - refresher13
	135	+	class - rules. (1) A
	136	+	CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS IS ANY OF THE14
	137	+	FOLLOWING:15
76	138		(a) A
77		-	LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE ; OR
78		-	(b) A FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE TAUGHT BY A VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR
79		-	AND OFFERED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
80		-	; AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER
81		-	EDUCATION
82		-	; OR A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE INSTITUTION , ORGANIZATION, OR
83		-	FIREARMS TRAINING SCHOOL
84		-	, THAT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND IS
85		-	TAUGHT BY A VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR
86		-	.
	139	+	LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE ; OR16
	140	+	(b) A
	141	+	FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE TAUGHT BY A VERIFIED17
	142	+	INSTRUCTOR AND OFFERED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY ; AN18
	143	+	INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION ; OR A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE19
	144	+	INSTITUTION, ORGANIZATION, OR FIREARMS TRAINING SCHOOL , THAT IS20
	145	+	OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND IS TAUGHT BY A VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR .21
87	146		(2) A
88		-	CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS MUST BE HELD IN
89		-	PERSON WITH THE INSTRUCTOR OF THE CLASS AT THE SAME LOCATION AS THE
90		-	STUDENTS
91		-	, AND NO PART OF THE CLASS MAY BE CONDUCTED VIA THE
92		-	INTERNET
93		-	. A CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS MUST PROVIDE A
94		-	MINIMUM OF EIGHT HOURS OF INSTRUCTION
95		-	, INCLUDING THE LIVE-FIRE
96		-	SHOOTING EXERCISE DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION
97		-	(3)(g) OF THIS SECTION AND
98		-	THE WRITTEN CONCEALED HANDGUN COMPETENCY EXAM DESCRIBED IN
99		-	SUBSECTION
100		-	(3)(h) OF THIS SECTION. THE EIGHT HOURS OF INSTRUCTION IN
101		-	A COURSE DO NOT NEED TO BE CONSECUTIVE
102		-	.
	147	+	CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS MUST BE HELD IN22
	148	+	PERSON WITH THE INSTRUCTOR OF THE CLASS AT THE SAME LOCATION AS23
	149	+	THE STUDENTS, AND NO PART OF THE CLASS MAY BE CONDUCTED VIA THE24
	150	+	INTERNET. A CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS MUST PROVIDE A25
	151	+	MINIMUM OF EIGHT HOURS OF INSTRUCTION , INCLUDING THE LIVE-FIRE26
	152	+	SHOOTING EXERCISE DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (3)(g) OF THIS SECTION27
	153	+	1174
	154	+	-4- AND THE WRITTEN CONCEALED HANDGUN COMPETENCY EXAM DESCRIBED1
	155	+	IN SUBSECTION (3)(h) OF THIS SECTION. THE EIGHT HOURS OF INSTRUCTION2
	156	+	IN A COURSE DO NOT NEED TO BE CONSECUTIVE .3
103	157		(3) A
104		-	CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS MUST INCLUDE THE
105		-	FOLLOWING ELEMENTS
106		-	:
	158	+	CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS MUST INCLUDE THE4
	159	+	FOLLOWING ELEMENTS:5
107	160		(a) I
108		-	NSTRUCTION REGARDING KNOWLEDGE AND SAFE HANDLING OF
109		-	FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
110		-	;
111		-	PAGE 3-HOUSE BILL 24-1174 (b) INSTRUCTION REGARDING SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS AND
112		-	CHILD SAFETY
113		-	;
	161	+	NSTRUCTION REGARDING KNOWLEDGE AND SAFE HANDLING OF6
	162	+	FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION ;7
	163	+	(b) I
	164	+	NSTRUCTION REGARDING SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS AND8
	165	+	CHILD SAFETY;9
114	166		(c) I
115		-	NSTRUCTION REGARDING SAFE FIREARMS SHOOTING
116		-	FUNDAMENTALS
117		-	;
	167	+	NSTRUCTION REGARDING SAFE FIREARMS SHOOTING10
	168	+	FUNDAMENTALS;11
118	169		(d) I
119		-	NSTRUCTION REGARDING FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS PERTAINING
120		-	TO THE LAWFUL PURCHASE
121		-	, OWNERSHIP, TRANSPORTATION, USE, AND
122		-	POSSESSION OF FIREARMS
123		-	, INCLUDING INSTRUCTION ON EXTREME RISK
124		-	PROTECTION ORDERS DESCRIBED IN ARTICLE
125		-	14.5 OF TITLE 13,
126		-	REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORTING LOST OR STOLEN FIREARMS DESCRIBED IN
	170	+	NSTRUCTION REGARDING FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS12
	171	+	PERTAINING TO THE LAWFUL PURCHASE , OWNERSHIP, TRANSPORTATION,13
	172	+	USE, AND POSSESSION OF FIREARMS, INCLUDING INSTRUCTION ON EXTREME14
	173	+	RISK PROTECTION ORDERS DESCRIBED IN ARTICLE 14.5 OF TITLE 13,15
	174	+	REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORTING LOST OR STOLEN FIREARMS DESCRIBED IN16
	175	+	SECTION 18-12-113, SECURE FIREARMS STORAGE REQUIREMENTS17
	176	+	DESCRIBED IN SECTION 18-12-114, AND ANY OTHER STATE LAW ENACTED18
	177	+	WITHIN FIVE YEARS BEFORE THE CLASS THAT PERTAINS TO THE PURCHASE ,19
	178	+	OWNERSHIP, TRANSPORTATION, USE, AND POSSESSION OF FIREARMS;20
	179	+	(e) I
	180	+	NSTRUCTION REGARDING STATE LAW PERTAINING TO THE USE21
	181	+	OF DEADLY FORCE FOR SELF-DEFENSE;22
	182	+	(e.5) INSTRUCTION REGARDING BEST PRACTICES TO ENSURE23
	183	+	CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT HOLDERS SAFELY INTERACT WITH LAW24
	184	+	ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL WHO ARE RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY ;25
	185	+	(f) I
	186	+	NSTRUCTION REGARDING TECHNIQUES FOR AVOIDING A26
	187	+	CRIMINAL ATTACK AND HOW TO MANAGE A VIOLENT CONFRONTATION ,27
	188	+	1174
	189	+	-5- INCLUDING CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND JUDGMENTAL USE OF LETHAL1
	190	+	FORCE;2
	191	+	(g) A
	192	+	REQUIREMENT THAT A STUDENT ACHIEVE A MINIMUM3
	193	+	SEVENTY PERCENT ACCURACY
	194	+	SCORE, AS DETERMINED BY THE4
	195	+	INSTRUCTOR, IN A LIVE-FIRE SHOOTING EXERCISE CO NDUCTED ON A5
	196	+	RANGE, WHICH REQUIRES DISCHARGING AT LEAST FIFTY ROUNDS OF6
	197	+	AMMUNITION AND WHICH DOES NOT NEED TO BE CONDUCTED IN A SINGLE7
	198	+	DAY; AND8
	199	+	(h) A
	200	+	REQUIREMENT THAT A STUDENT ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE9
	201	+	OF AT LEAST EIGHTY PERCENT ON A WRITTEN CONCEALED HANDGUN10
	202	+	COMPETENCY EXAM
	203	+	THAT TESTS A STUDENT'S KNOWLEDGE OF THE11
	204	+	SUBJECTS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTIONS (3)(a) TO (3)(f) OF THIS SECTION.12
	205	+	T
	206	+	HE EXAM MUST BE ADMINISTERED AS AN OPEN BOOK EXAM .13
	207	+	(4) (a) A
	208	+	CONCEALED HANDGUN REFRESHER CLASS REQUIRES A14
	209	+	STUDENT TO DEMONSTRATE SAFETY AND COMPETENCE WITH A HANDGUN .15
	210	+	A
	211	+	REFRESHER CLASS MUST BE TAUGHT BY A VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR AND16
	212	+	MUST INCLUDE INSTRUCTION ON CHANGES TO FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS17
	213	+	RELATED TO FIREARMS ENACTED WITHIN FIVE YEARS BEFORE THE18
	214	+	REFRESHER CLASS; A LIVE-FIRE SHOOTING EXERCISE CONDUCTED ON A19
	215	+	RANGE, WHICH REQUIRES DISCHARGING AT LEAST FIFTY ROUNDS OF20
	216	+	AMMUNITION; AND A WRITTEN CONCEALED HANDGUN COMPETENCY EXAM21
	217	+	THAT TESTS A STUDENT'S KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECTS DESCRIBED IN22
	218	+	SUBSECTIONS (3)(a) TO (3)(f) OF THIS SECTION.23
	219	+	(b) A
	220	+	REFRESHER CLASS MUST BE HELD IN PERSON WITH THE24
	221	+	INSTRUCTOR OF THE CLASS AT THE SAME LOCATION AS THE STUDENTS ,25
	222	+	AND NO PART OF THE CLASS MAY BE CONDUCTED VIA THE INTERNET . A26
	223	+	REFRESHER CLASS MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST TWO HOURS OF INSTRUCTION ,27
	224	+	1174
	225	+	-6- INCLUDING THE LIVE-FIRE EXERCISE AND THE WRITTEN EXAM . IN ORDER1
	226	+	TO COMPLETE A REFRESHER CLASS, A STUDENT MUST ACHIEVE A MINIMUM2
	227	+	SEVENTY PERCENT ACCURACY SCORE, AS DETERMINED BY THE3
	228	+	INSTRUCTOR, IN THE LIVE-FIRE SHOOTING EXERCISE AND A PASSING SCORE4
	229	+	OF AT LEAST EIGHTY PERCENT ON THE WRITTEN EXAM . THE EXAM MUST BE5
	230	+	ADMINISTERED AS AN OPEN BOOK EXAM .6
	231	+	(c) A
	232	+	TRAINING CERTIFICATE ISSUED FOR THE COMPLETION OF A7
	233	+	REFRESHER CLASS IS VALID FOR RENEWAL OF A PERMIT TO CARRY A8
	234	+	CONCEALED HANDGUN PURS UANT TO SECTION 18-12-211, BUT IS NOT9
	235	+	VALID FOR AN INITIAL APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO CARRY A CONCEALED10
	236	+	HANDGUN PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-12-203 (1)(h)(VI).11
	237	+	(5) A
	238	+	VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR SHALL PROVIDE A TRAINING12
	239	+	CERTIFICATE THAT INCLUDES THE PRINTED NAME AND ORIGINAL13
	240	+	SIGNATURE OF THE CLASS INSTRUCTOR TO ANY STUDENT WHO COMPLETES14
	241	+	A CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS OR A REFRESHER CLASS SO THAT15
	242	+	THE STUDENT MAY SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATE TO A SHERIFF AS PART OF AN16
	243	+	INITIAL APPLICATION FOR, OR AN APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF, A PERMIT17
	244	+	TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN . THE TRAINING CERTIFICATE MUST18
	245	+	CLEARLY INDICATE WHETHER THE STUDENT COMPLETED A CONCEALED19
	246	+	HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS OR A REFRESHER CLASS .20
	247	+	21
	248	+	(6) A CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS AND A REFRESHER22
	249	+	CLASS IS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FEDERAL "AMERICANS23
	250	+	WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990", 42 U.S.C. SEC. 12101 ET SEQ.24
	251	+	SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 18-12-202.7 as25
	252	+	follows:26
	253	+	18-12-202.7. Concealed handgun training class - instructor27
	254	+	1174
	255	+	-7- verification. (1) EACH SHERIFF SHALL VERIFY AS A FIREARMS1
	256	+	INSTRUCTOR A PERSON WHOSE PRINCIPAL PLACE TO CONDUCT FIREARMS2
	257	+	TRAINING IS IN THE SHERIFF'S COUNTY AND WHO:3
	258	+	(a) SATISFIES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR VERIFICATION DESCRIBED4
	259	+	IN THIS SECTION; AND5
	260	+	(b) PAYS ANY FEE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (5) OF THIS6
	261	+	SECTION.7
	262	+	(2) T
	263	+	O BECOME A VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR, AN APPLICANT MUST:8
	264	+	(a) H
	265	+	OLD A VALID PERMIT TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN9
	266	+	ISSUED PURSUANT THIS PART 2 THAT IS NOT A TEMPORARY EMERGENCY10
	267	+	PERMIT ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-12-209; AND11
	268	+	(b) BE CERTIFIED AS A FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR BY ONE OF THE12
	269	+	FOLLOWING ENTITIES, THAT HAS INSTRUCTORS CERTIFIED BY A13
	270	+	NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION THAT CUSTOMARILY OFFERS14
	271	+	FIREARMS TRAINING:15
	272	+	(I) A FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY, OR MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT16
	273	+	AGENCY;17
	274	+	(II) A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY;18
	275	+	(III) A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION THAT19
	276	+	CUSTOMARILY OFFERS FIREARMS TRAINING ; OR20
	277	+	(IV) A FIREARMS TRAINING SCHOOL.21
	278	+	(3) (a) A
	279	+	N INSTRUCTOR VERIFICATION ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS22
	280	+	SECTION IS VALID FOR TEN YEARS AND MAY BE RENEWED AT ANY TIME23
	281	+	PRIOR TO EXPIRATION.24
	282	+	(b)
	283	+	A SHERIFF SHALL ISSUE EVIDENCE OF VERIFICATION TO A25
	284	+	VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR. THE EVIDENCE OF VERIFICATION MUST INCLUDE26
	285	+	THE DATE OF EXPIRATION OF THE VERIFICATION .27
	286	+	1174
	287	+	-8- (c) EACH SHERIFF SHALL MAINTAIN A RECORD OF FIREARMS1
	288	+	INSTRUCTORS VERIFIED BY THE SHERIFF AND SHALL POST A LIST OF2
	289	+	VERIFIED INSTRUCTORS ON THE SHERIFF'S WEBSITE. THE LIST MUST3
	290	+	INCLUDE THE EXPIRATION DATE OF AN INSTRUCTOR 'S VERIFICATION.4
	291	+	(4) (a) A SHERIFF SHALL REVOKE A VERIFICATION ISSUED5
	292	+	PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION IF THE VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR CEASES TO MEET6
	293	+	THE REQUIREMENTS FOR VERIFICATION .7
	294	+	(b) A SHERIFF MAY REVOKE OR SUSPEND A VERIFICATION ISSUED8
	295	+	PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION IF THE VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR PROVIDES9
	296	+	INSTRUCTION IN A CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS OR REFRESHER10
	297	+	CLASS THAT FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS PURSUANT11
	298	+	TO THIS PART 2 AND THAT RESULTS IN THE ISSUANCE OF A TRAINING12
	299	+	CERTIFICATE. A PERSON WHO HAS HAD A VERIFICATION SUSPENDED13
	300	+	PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION (4)(b) MAY APPLY FOR REINSTATEMENT14
	301	+	NO EARLIER THAN THIRTY DAYS FOLLOWING SUSPENSION .15
	302	+	(c) IF A SHERIFF DENIES A PERSON 'S APPLICATION FOR16
	303	+	VERIFICATION AS A FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR OR SUSPENDS OR REVOKES A17
	304	+	PERSON'S FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR VERIFICATION, THE SHERIFF SHALL18
	305	+	NOTIFY THE PERSON IN WRITING. THE NOTICE MUST STATE THE GROUNDS19
	306	+	FOR DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION AND INFORM THE PERSON OF20
	307	+	THE RIGHT TO SEEK JUDICIAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-12-207.21
	308	+	(5) A SHERIFF MAY ESTABLISH AND IMPOSE A FEE TO COVER THE22
	309	+	ACTUAL DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF PROCESSING APPLICATIONS AND23
	310	+	ISSUING AND RENEWING VERIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION .24
	311	+	25
	312	+	SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-203, amend26
	313	+	(1)(h)(I) and (1)(h)(VI); and add (1)(c.5) as follows:27
	314	+	1174
	315	+	-9- 18-12-203. Criteria for obtaining a permit. (1) Beginning May1
	316	+	17, 2003, except as set forth in this section, a sheriff shall issue a permit2
	317	+	to carry a concealed handgun to an applicant who:3
	318	+	(c.5) H
	319	+	AS NOT BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY OF THE OFFENSES4
	320	+	DESCRIBED IN SECTION 24-33.5-424 (3)(b.3) COMMITTED ON OR AFTER THE5
	321	+	EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION (1)(c.5), IF THE OFFENSE IS6
	322	+	CLASSIFIED AS A MISDEMEANOR , AND THE APPLICANT HAS NOT BEEN7
	323	+	CONVICTED IN ANOTHER STATE OR JURISDICTION , INCLUDING A MILITARY8
	324	+	OR FEDERAL JURISDICTION, OF AN OFFENSE THAT, IF COMMITTED IN9
	325	+	C
	326	+	OLORADO, WOULD CONSTITUTE ANY OF THE OFFENSES DESCRIBED IN10
	327	+	SECTION 24-33.5-424 (3)(b.3) CLASSIFIED AS A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE ,11
	328	+	WITHIN FIVE YEARS PRIOR TO FILING THE PERMIT APPLICATION ;12
	329	+	(h) Demonstrates competence with a handgun by submitting:13
	330	+	(I) Evidence of experience with a firearm through participation in14
	331	+	organized shooting competitions, or
	332	+	current military service, OR CURRENT15
	333	+	CERTIFICATION AS A PEACE OFFICER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2.5 OF TITLE16
	334	+	16;17
	335	+	(VI) A training certificate from a
	336	+	CONCEALED handgun training18
	337	+	class obtained within the ten years
	338	+	ONE YEAR preceding submittal of the19
	339	+	application. The applicant shall submit the original training certificate or20
	340	+	a photocopy thereof that includes the PRINTED NAME AND original21
	341	+	signature of the class VERIFIED instructor. To the extent permitted by22
	342	+	section 18-12-202 (5) SECTION 18-12-202.5, in obtaining a training23
	343	+	certificate from a
	344	+	CONCEALED handgun training class, the applicant shall
	345	+	24
	346	+	have HAS discretion in selecting which CONCEALED handgun training25
	347	+	class to complete.26
	348	+	SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-207, amend27
	349	+	1174
	350	+	-10- (3); and add (4) as follows:1
	351	+	18-12-207. Judicial review - permit denial - permit suspension2
	352	+	- permit revocation - denial, suspension, or revocation of instructor3
	353	+	verification. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the4
	354	+	contrary, at a judicial review sought pursuant to SUBSECTION (1) OF this5
	355	+	section, the sheriff shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance6
	356	+	of the evidence that the applicant or permittee is ineligible to possess a7
	357	+	permit under the criteria listed in section 18-12-203 (1) or, if the denial,8
	358	+	suspension, or revocation was based on the sheriff's determination that the9
	359	+	person would be a danger as provided in section 18-12-203 (2), the sheriff10
	360	+	shall have the burden of proving the determination by clear and11
	361	+	convincing evidence. Following completion of the review, the court may12
	362	+	award attorney fees to the prevailing party.13
	363	+	(4) (a) IF A SHERIFF DENIES A PERSON 'S APPLICATION FOR14
	364	+	VERIFICATION AS A FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR OR SUSPENDS OR REVOKES A15
	365	+	PERSON'S FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR VERIFICATION , THE PERSON MAY SEEK16
	366	+	JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE SHERIFF'S DECISION. THE PROCEDURE AND17
	367	+	TIMELINES DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION APPLY TO18
	368	+	JUDICIAL REVIEW OF A SHERIFF'S DECISION PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION19
	369	+	(4).20
	370	+	(b) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW TO THE21
	371	+	CONTRARY, AT A JUDICIAL REVIEW SOUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS22
	372	+	SUBSECTION (4), THE SHERIFF HAS THE BURDEN OF PROVING BY A23
	373	+	PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE THAT THE PERSON DOES NOT MEET THE24
	374	+	REQUIREMENTS TO BE VERIFIED AS A FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR OR SATISFIES25
	375	+	THE CRITERIA FOR SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A FIREARMS26
	376	+	INSTRUCTOR VERIFICATION.27
	377	+	1174
	378	+	-11- SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-211, amend1
	379	+	(1)(a); and add (3) as follows:2
	380	+	18-12-211. Renewal of permits. (1) (a) Within one hundred3
	381	+	twenty days prior to expiration of a permit, the permittee may obtain a4
	382	+	renewal form from the sheriff of the county or city and county in which5
	383	+	the permittee resides or from the sheriff of the county or city and county6
	384	+	in which the permittee maintains a secondary residence or owns or leases7
	385	+	real property used by the permittee in a business and renew the permit by8
	386	+	DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE WITH A HANDGUN , AS DESCRIBED IN9
	387	+	SUBSECTION (3) OF THIS SECTION, AND submitting to the sheriff a10
	388	+	completed renewal form; a notarized
	389	+	AN affidavit stating that the11
	390	+	permittee remains qualified pursuant to the criteria specified in section12
	391	+	18-12-203 (1)(a) to (1)(g); and the required renewal fee not to exceed13
	392	+	fifty dollars, as set by the sheriff pursuant to section 18-12-205 (5). The14
	393	+	renewal form must meet the requirements specified in section 18-12-20515
	394	+	(1) for an application.16
	395	+	(3) A
	396	+	PERMITTEE SEEKING RENEWAL PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION17
	397	+	MAY DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE WITH A HANDGUN BY SUBMITTING :18
	398	+	(a) E
	399	+	VIDENCE OF DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE WITH FIREARMS19
	400	+	THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN ORGANIZED SHOOTING COMPETITIONS ,20
	401	+	CURRENT MILITARY SERVICE, OR CURRENT CERTIFICATION AS A PEACE21
	402	+	OFFICER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2.5 OF TITLE 16;22
	403	+	(b) E
	404	+	VIDENCE THAT, AT THE TIME THE APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED,23
	405	+	THE APPLICANT IS A VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR;24
	406	+	(c) P
	407	+	ROOF OF HONORABLE DISCHARGE FROM A BRANCH OF THE25
	408	+	U
	409	+	NITED STATES ARMED FORCES THAT REFLECTS PISTOL QUALIFICATIONS26
	410	+	OBTAINED WITHIN THE TEN YEARS PRECEDING SUBMITTAL OF THE27
	411	+	1174
	412	+	-12- RENEWAL FORM;1
	413	+	(d) A
	414	+	CERTIFICATE SHOWING RETIREMENT FROM A COLORADO LAW2
	415	+	ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT REFLECTS PISTOL QUALIFICATIONS3
	416	+	OBTAINED WITHIN THE TEN YEARS PRECEDING SUBMITTAL OF THE4
	417	+	RENEWAL FORM; OR5
	418	+	(e) A
	419	+	TRAINING CERTIFICATE THAT INCLUDES THE ORIGINAL6
	420	+	SIGNATURE OF THE CLASS INSTRUCTOR FROM A CONCEALED HANDGUN7
	421	+	TRAINING CLASS OR A REFRESHER CLASS , DESCRIBED IN SECTION8
	422	+	18-12-202.5,
	423	+	OBTAINED WITHIN SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A9
	424	+	RENEWAL FORM.10
127	425		SECTION
128		-	18-12-113, SECURE FIREARMS STORAGE REQUIREMENTS DESCRIBED
129		-	IN SECTION
130		-	18-12-114, AND ANY OTHER STATE LAW ENACTED WITHIN FIVE
131		-	YEARS BEFORE THE CLASS THAT PERTAINS TO THE PURCHASE
132		-	, OWNERSHIP,
133		-	TRANSPORTATION, USE, AND POSSESSION OF FIREARMS;
134		-	(e) I
135		-	NSTRUCTION REGARDING STATE LAW PERTAINING TO THE USE OF
136		-	DEADLY FORCE FOR SELF
137		-	-DEFENSE;
138		-	(e.5) I
139		-	NSTRUCTION REGARDING BEST PRACTICES TO ENSURE
140		-	CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT HOLDERS SAFELY INTERACT WITH LAW
141		-	ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL WHO ARE RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY
142		-	;
143		-	(f) I
144		-	NSTRUCTION REGARDING TECHNIQUES FOR AVOIDING A CRIMINAL
145		-	ATTACK AND HOW TO MANAGE A VIOLENT CONFRONTATION
146		-	, INCLUDING
147		-	CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND JUDGMENTAL USE OF LETHAL FORCE
148		-	;
149		-	(g) A
150		-	REQUIREMENT THAT A STUDENT ACHIEVE A MINIMUM SEVENTY
151		-	PERCENT ACCURACY SCORE
152		-	, AS DETERMINED BY THE INSTRUCTOR , IN A
153		-	LIVE
154		-	-FIRE SHOOTING EXERCISE CONDUCTED ON A RANGE , WHICH REQUIRES
155		-	DISCHARGING AT LEAST FIFTY ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION AND WHICH DOES
156		-	NOT NEED TO BE CONDUCTED IN A SINGLE DAY
157		-	; AND
158		-	(h) A REQUIREMENT THAT A STUDENT ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF
159		-	AT LEAST EIGHTY PERCENT ON A WRITTEN CONCEALED HANDGUN
160		-	COMPETENCY EXAM THAT TESTS A STUDENT
161		-	'S KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECTS
162		-	DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTIONS
163		-	(3)(a) TO (3)(f) OF THIS SECTION. THE EXAM
164		-	MUST BE ADMINISTERED AS AN OPEN BOOK EXAM
165		-	.
166		-	(4) (a) A
167		-	CONCEALED HANDGUN REFRESHER CLASS REQUIRES A
168		-	PAGE 4-HOUSE BILL 24-1174 STUDENT TO DEMONSTRATE SAFETY AND COMPETENCE WITH A HANDGUN . A
169		-	REFRESHER CLASS MUST BE TAUGHT BY A VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR AND MUST
170		-	INCLUDE INSTRUCTION ON CHANGES TO FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS RELATED
171		-	TO FIREARMS ENACTED WITHIN FIVE YEARS BEFORE THE REFRESHER CLASS
172		-	;
173		-	A LIVE-FIRE SHOOTING EXERCISE CONDUCTED ON A RANGE , WHICH REQUIRES
174		-	DISCHARGING AT LEAST FIFTY ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION
175		-	; AND A WRITTEN
176		-	CONCEALED HANDGUN COMP ETENCY EXAM THAT TESTS A STUDENT
177		-	'S
178		-	KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECTS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTIONS
179		-	(3)(a) TO (3)(f)
180		-	OF THIS SECTION.
181		-	(b) A
182		-	REFRESHER CLASS MUST BE HELD IN PERSON WITH THE
183		-	INSTRUCTOR OF THE CLASS AT THE SAME LOCATION AS THE STUDENTS
184		-	, AND
185		-	NO PART OF THE CLASS MAY BE CONDUCTED VIA THE INTERNET
186		-	. A
187		-	REFRESHER CLASS MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST TWO HOURS OF INSTRUCTION ,
188		-	INCLUDING THE LIVE-FIRE EXERCISE AND THE WRITTEN EXAM . IN ORDER TO
189		-	COMPLETE A REFRESHER CLASS
190		-	, A STUDENT MUST ACHIEVE A MINIMUM
191		-	SEVENTY PERCENT ACCURACY SCORE
192		-	, AS DETERMINED BY THE INSTRUCTOR,
193		-	IN THE LIVE-FIRE SHOOTING EXERCISE AND A PASSING SCORE OF AT LEAST
194		-	EIGHTY PERCENT ON THE WRITTEN EXAM
195		-	. THE EXAM MUST BE
196		-	ADMINISTERED AS AN OPEN BOOK EXAM
197		-	.
198		-	(c) A
199		-	TRAINING CERTIFICATE ISSUED FOR THE COMPLETION OF A
200		-	REFRESHER CLASS IS VALID FOR RENEWAL OF A PERMIT TO CARRY A
201		-	CONCEALED HANDGUN PURSUANT TO SECTION
202		-	18-12-211, BUT IS NOT VALID
203		-	FOR AN INITIAL APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO CARRY A CONCEALED
204		-	HANDGUN PURSUANT TO SECTION
205		-	18-12-203 (1)(h)(VI).
206		-	(5) A
207		-	VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR SHALL PROVIDE A TRAINING
208		-	CERTIFICATE THAT INCLUDES THE PRINTED NAME AND ORIGINAL SIGNATURE
209		-	OF THE CLASS INSTRUCTOR TO ANY STUDENT WHO COMPLETES A CONCEALED
210		-	HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS OR A REFRESHER CLASS SO THAT THE STUDENT
211		-	MAY SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATE TO A SHERIFF AS PART OF AN INITIAL
212		-	APPLICATION FOR
213		-	, OR AN APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF , A PERMIT TO
214		-	CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN
215		-	. THE TRAINING CERTIFICATE MUST CLEARLY
216		-	INDICATE WHETHER THE STUDENT COMPLETED A CONCEALED HANDGUN
217		-	TRAINING CLASS OR A REFRESHER CLASS
218		-	.
219		-	(6) A
220		-	CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS AND A REFRESHER
221		-	CLASS IS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FEDERAL
222		-	"AMERICANS
223		-	WITH
224		-	DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990", 42 U.S.C. SEC. 12101 ET SEQ.
225		-	PAGE 5-HOUSE BILL 24-1174 SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 18-12-202.7 as
226		-	follows:
227		-	18-12-202.7. Concealed handgun training class - instructor
228		-	verification. (1) E
229		-	ACH SHERIFF SHALL VERIFY AS A FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
230		-	A PERSON WHOSE PRINCIPAL PLACE TO CONDUCT FIREARMS TRAINING IS IN
231		-	THE SHERIFF
232		-	'S COUNTY AND WHO:
233		-	(a) S
234		-	ATISFIES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR VERIFICATION DESCRIBED IN
235		-	THIS SECTION
236		-	; AND
237		-	(b) PAYS ANY FEE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (5) OF THIS
238		-	SECTION
239		-	.
240		-	(2) T
241		-	O BECOME A VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR, AN APPLICANT MUST:
242		-	(a) H
243		-	OLD A VALID PERMIT TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN ISSUED
244		-	PURSUANT THIS PART
245		-	2 THAT IS NOT A TEMPORARY EMERGENCY PERMIT
246		-	ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION
247		-	18-12-209; AND
248		-	(b) BE CERTIFIED AS A FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR BY ONE OF THE
249		-	FOLLOWING ENTITIES THAT HAS INSTRUCTORS CERTIFIED BY A NATIONALLY
250		-	RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION THAT CUSTOMARILY OFFERS FIREARMS
251		-	TRAINING
252		-	:
253		-	(I) A
254		-	FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY, OR MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
255		-	AGENCY
256		-	;
257		-	(II) A
258		-	COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY;
259		-	(III) A
260		-	NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED OR GANIZATION THAT
261		-	CUSTOMARILY OFFERS FIREARMS TRAINING
262		-	; OR
263		-	(IV) A FIREARMS TRAINING SCHOOL.
264		-	(3) (a) A
265		-	N INSTRUCTOR VERIFICATION ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS
266		-	SECTION IS VALID FOR TEN YEARS AND MAY BE RENEWED AT ANY TIME PRIOR
267		-	TO EXPIRATION
268		-	.
269		-	(b) A
270		-	SHERIFF SHALL ISSUE EVIDENCE OF VERIFICATION TO A
271		-	PAGE 6-HOUSE BILL 24-1174 VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR. THE EVIDENCE OF VERIFICATION MUST INCLUDE THE
272		-	DATE OF EXPIRATION OF THE VERIFICATION
273		-	.
274		-	(c) E
275		-	ACH SHERIFF SHALL MAINTAIN A RECORD OF FIREARMS
276		-	INSTRUCTORS VERIFIED BY THE SHERIFF AND SHALL POST A LIST OF VERIFIED
277		-	INSTRUCTORS ON THE SHERIFF
278		-	'S WEBSITE. THE LIST MUST INCLUDE THE
279		-	EXPIRATION DATE OF AN INSTRUCTOR
280		-	'S VERIFICATION.
281		-	(4) (a) A
282		-	SHERIFF SHALL REVOKE A VERIFICATION ISSUED PURSUANT
283		-	TO THIS SECTION IF THE VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR CEASES TO MEET THE
284		-	REQUIREMENTS FOR VERIFICATION
285		-	.
286		-	(b) A
287		-	SHERIFF MAY REVOKE OR SUSPEND A VERIFICATION ISSUED
288		-	PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION IF THE VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR PROVIDES
289		-	INSTRUCTION IN A CONCEALED HANDGUN TRAINING CLASS OR REFRESHER
290		-	CLASS THAT FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS PURSUANT
291		-	TO THIS PART
292		-	2 AND THAT RESULTS IN THE ISSUANCE OF A TRAINING
293		-	CERTIFICATE
294		-	. A PERSON WHO HAS HAD A VERIFICATION SUSPENDED
295		-	PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION
296		-	(4)(b) MAY APPLY FOR REINSTATEMENT NO
297		-	EARLIER THAN THIRTY DAYS FOLLOWING SUSPENSION
298		-	.
299		-	(c) I
300		-	F A SHERIFF DENIES A PERSON'S APPLICATION FOR VERIFICATION
301		-	AS A FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR OR SUSPENDS OR REVOKES A PERSON
302		-	'S
303		-	FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR VERIFICATION
304		-	, THE SHERIFF SHALL NOTIFY THE
305		-	PERSON IN WRITING
306		-	. THE NOTICE MUST STATE THE GROUNDS FOR DENIAL ,
307		-	SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION AND INFORM THE PERSON OF THE RIGHT TO
308		-	SEEK JUDICIAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION
309		-	18-12-207.
310		-	(5) A
311		-	SHERIFF MAY ESTABLISH AND IMPOSE A FEE TO COVER THE
312		-	ACTUAL DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF PROCESSING APPLICATIONS AND
313		-	ISSUING AND RENEWING VERIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION
314		-	.
315		-	SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-203, amend
316		-	(1)(h)(I) and (1)(h)(VI); and add (1)(c.5) as follows:
317		-	18-12-203. Criteria for obtaining a permit. (1) Beginning May
318		-	17, 2003, except as set forth in this section, a sheriff shall issue a permit to
319		-	carry a concealed handgun to an applicant who:
320		-	(c.5) H
321		-	AS NOT BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY OF THE OFFENSES
322		-	PAGE 7-HOUSE BILL 24-1174 DESCRIBED IN SECTION 24-33.5-424 (3)(b.3) COMMITTED ON OR AFTER THE
323		-	EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION
324		-	(1)(c.5), IF THE OFFENSE IS CLASSIFIED
325		-	AS A MISDEMEANOR
326		-	, AND THE APPLICANT HAS NOT BEEN CONVICTED IN
327		-	ANOTHER STATE OR JURISDICTION
328		-	, INCLUDING A MILITARY OR FEDERAL
329		-	JURISDICTION
330		-	, OF AN OFFENSE THAT, IF COMMITTED IN COLORADO, WOULD
331		-	CONSTITUTE ANY OF THE OFFENSES DESCRIBED IN SECTION
332		-	24-33.5-424
333		-	(3)(b.3)
334		-	CLASSIFIED AS A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE, WITHIN FIVE YEARS PRIOR
335		-	TO FILING THE PERMIT APPLICATION
336		-	;
337		-	(h) Demonstrates competence with a handgun by submitting:
338		-	(I) Evidence of experience with a firearm through participation in
339		-	organized shooting competitions, or
340		-	current military service, OR CURRENT
341		-	CERTIFICATION AS A PEACE OFFICER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE
342		-	2.5 OF TITLE 16;
343		-	(VI) A training certificate from a
344		-	CONCEALED handgun training class
345		-	obtained within the ten years
346		-	ONE YEAR preceding submittal of the
347		-	application. The applicant shall submit the original training certificate or a
348		-	photocopy thereof that includes the PRINTED NAME AND original signature
349		-	of the class VERIFIED instructor. To the extent permitted by section
350		-	18-12-202 (5) SECTION 18-12-202.5, in obtaining a training certificate from
351		-	a
352		-	CONCEALED handgun training class, the applicant shall have
353		-	HAS
354		-	discretion in selecting which CONCEALED handgun training class to
355		-	complete.
356		-	SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-207, amend (3);
357		-	and add (4) as follows:
358		-	18-12-207. Judicial review - permit denial - permit suspension
359		-	- permit revocation - denial, suspension, or revocation of instructor
360		-	verification. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
361		-	contrary, at a judicial review sought pursuant to
362		-	SUBSECTION (1) OF this
363		-	section, the sheriff shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of
364		-	the evidence that the applicant or permittee is ineligible to possess a permit
365		-	under the criteria listed in section 18-12-203 (1) or, if the denial,
366		-	suspension, or revocation was based on the sheriff's determination that the
367		-	person would be a danger as provided in section 18-12-203 (2), the sheriff
368		-	shall have the burden of proving the determination by clear and convincing
369		-	evidence. Following completion of the review, the court may award
370		-	attorney fees to the prevailing party.
371		-	PAGE 8-HOUSE BILL 24-1174 (4) (a) IF A SHERIFF DENIES A PERSON 'S APPLICATION FOR
372		-	VERIFICATION AS A FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR OR SUSPENDS OR REVOKES A
373		-	PERSON
374		-	'S FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR VERIFICATION , THE PERSON MAY SEEK
375		-	JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE SHERIFF
376		-	'S DECISION. THE PROCEDURE AND
377		-	TIMELINES DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION
378		-	(2) OF THIS SECTION APPLY TO
379		-	JUDICIAL REVIEW OF A SHERIFF
380		-	'S DECISION PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION
381		-	(4).
382		-	(b) N
383		-	OTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW TO THE
384		-	CONTRARY
385		-	, AT A JUDICIAL REVIEW SOUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION
386		-	(4), THE SHERIFF HAS THE BURDEN OF PROVING BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE
387		-	EVIDENCE THAT THE PERSON DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE
388		-	VERIFIED AS A FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR OR SATISFIES THE CRITERIA FOR
389		-	SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR VERIFICATION
390		-	.
391		-	SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-211, amend
392		-	(1)(a); and add (3) as follows:
393		-	18-12-211. Renewal of permits. (1) (a) Within one hundred twenty
394		-	days prior to expiration of a permit, the permittee may obtain a renewal
395		-	form from the sheriff of the county or city and county in which the
396		-	permittee resides or from the sheriff of the county or city and county in
397		-	which the permittee maintains a secondary residence or owns or leases real
398		-	property used by the permittee in a business and renew the permit by
399		-	DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE WITH A HANDGUN , AS DESCRIBED IN
400		-	SUBSECTION
401		-	(3) OF THIS SECTION, AND submitting to the sheriff a completed
402		-	renewal form; a notarized
403		-	AN affidavit stating that the permittee remains
404		-	qualified pursuant to the criteria specified in section 18-12-203 (1)(a) to
405		-	(1)(g); and the required renewal fee not to exceed fifty dollars, as set by the
406		-	sheriff pursuant to section 18-12-205 (5). The renewal form must meet the
407		-	requirements specified in section 18-12-205 (1) for an application.
408		-	(3) A
409		-	PERMITTEE SEEKING RENEWAL PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION
410		-	MAY DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE WITH A HANDGUN BY SUBMITTING
411		-	:
412		-	(a) E
413		-	VIDENCE OF DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE WITH FIREARMS
414		-	THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN ORGANIZED SHOOTING COMPETITIONS
415		-	, CURRENT
416		-	MILITARY SERVICE
417		-	, OR CURRENT CERTIFICATION AS A PEACE OFFICER
418		-	PURSUANT TO ARTICLE
419		-	2.5 OF TITLE 16;
420		-	PAGE 9-HOUSE BILL 24-1174 (b) EVIDENCE THAT, AT THE TIME THE APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED,
421		-	THE APPLICANT IS A VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR;
422		-	(c) P
423		-	ROOF OF HONORABLE DISCHARGE FROM A BRANCH OF THE
424		-	UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES THAT REFLECTS PISTOL QUALIFICATIONS
425		-	OBTAINED WITHIN THE TEN YEARS PRECEDING SUBMITTAL OF THE RENEWAL
426		-	FORM
427		-	;
428		-	(d) A
429		-	CERTIFICATE SHOWING RETIREMENT FROM A COLORADO LAW
430		-	ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT REFLECTS PISTOL QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED
431		-	WITHIN THE TEN YEARS PRECEDING SUBMITTAL OF THE RENEWAL FORM
432		-	; OR
433		-	(e) A TRAINING CERTIFICATE THAT INCLUDES THE ORIGINAL
434		-	SIGNATURE OF THE CLASS INSTRUCTOR FROM A CONCEALED HANDGUN
435		-	TRAINING CLASS OR A REFRESHER CLASS
436		-	, DESCRIBED IN SECTION
437		-	18-12-202.5, OBTAINED WITHIN SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A
438		-	RENEWAL FORM
439		-	.
440		-	SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-215, amend (2)
441		-	as follows:
442		-	18-12-215. Immunity. (2) A law enforcement officer or agency,
	426	+	7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-215, amend11
	427	+	(2) as follows:12
	428	+	18-12-215. Immunity. (2) A law enforcement officer or agency,13
443	429		medical personnel, and an organization that offers
444		-	CONCEALED ~~handgun~~
	430	+	CONCEALED handgun14
445	431		training classes
446		-	OR REFRESHER CLASSES and its personnel who in ~~good faith~~
447		-	provide information regarding an applicant shall not be
448		-	ARE ~~NOT liable for~~
449		-	any damages that may result from issuance or denial of a permit.
450		-	SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 6-1-707, add (1)(f) as
451		-	follows:
452		-	6-1-707. Use of title or degree - deceptive trade practice. (1) A
453		-	person engages in a deceptive trade practice when, in the course of ~~the~~
454		-	person's business, vocation, or occupation, the person:
	432	+	OR REFRESHER CLASSES and its personnel who in good15
	433	+	faith provide information regarding an applicant shall not be
	434	+	ARE NOT16
	435	+	liable for any damages that may result from issuance or denial of a permit.17
	436	+	SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 6-1-707, add (1)(f)18
	437	+	as follows:19
	438	+	6-1-707. Use of title or degree - deceptive trade practice. (1) A20
	439	+	person engages in a deceptive trade practice when, in the course of the21
	440	+	person's business, vocation, or occupation, the person:22
455	441		(f) C
456		-	LAIMS TO BE A VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR FOR A FIREARMS SAFETY
457		-	COURSE THAT SATISFIES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CONCEALED HANDGUN
458		-	TRAINING CLASS DESCRIBED IN SECTION
459		-	18-12-202.5, UNLESS THE PERSON
460		-	IS VERIFIED AS A FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR BY A SHERIFF PURSUANT TO SECTION
461		-	18-12-202.7.
462		-	PAGE 10-HOUSE BILL 24-1174 SECTION 9. Act subject to petition - effective date. Sections 1,
463		-	4, 6, and 7 of this act take effect July 1, 2025, and the remainder of this act
464		-	takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the
465		-	ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly; except
466		-	that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V
467		-	of the state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this act
468		-	within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take effect
469		-	unless approved by the people at the general election to be held in
470		-	PAGE 11-HOUSE BILL 24-1174 November 2024 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the official
471		-	declaration of the vote thereon by the governor; except that sections 1, 4, 6,
472		-	and 7 of this act take effect July 1, 2025.
473		-	____________________________ ____________________________
474		-	Julie McCluskie Steve Fenberg
475		-	SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF
476		-	OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
477		-	____________________________ ____________________________
478		-	Robin Jones Cindi L. Markwell
479		-	CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF
480		-	OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
481		-	APPROVED________________________________________
482		-	(Date and Time)
483		-	_________________________________________
484		-	Jared S. Polis
485		-	GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
486		-	PAGE 12-HOUSE BILL 24-1174
	442	+	LAIMS TO BE A VERIFIED INSTRUCTOR FOR A FIREARMS SAFETY23
	443	+	COURSE THAT SATISFIES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CONCEALED HANDGUN24
	444	+	TRAINING CLASS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 18-12-202.5, UNLESS THE PERSON25
	445	+	IS VERIFIED AS A FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR BY
	446	+	A SHERIFF PURSUANT TO26
	447	+	SECTION 18-12-202.7.27
	448	+	1174
	449	+	-13- SECTION 9. Act subject to petition - effective date. Sections1
	450	+	1, 4, 6, and 7 of this act take effect July 1, 2025, and the remainder of this2
	451	+	act takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the3
	452	+	ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly; except4
	453	+	that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V5
	454	+	of the state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this6
	455	+	act within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take7
	456	+	effect unless approved by the people at the general election to be held in8
	457	+	November 2024 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the9
	458	+	official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor; except that10
	459	+	sections 1, 4, 6, and 7 of this act take effect July 1, 2025.11
	460	+	1174
	461	+	-14-