First Regular Session
Seventy-fifth General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
INTRODUCED
LLS NO. 25-0770.03 Conrad Imel x2313
HOUSE BILL 25-1238
House Committees Senate Committees
State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
A BILL FOR AN ACT
C
ONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR GUN SHOWS .101
Bill Summary
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does
not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill
passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that
applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
http://leg.colorado.gov
.)
The bill requires a gun show promoter to prepare a security plan
and submit the security plan to each local law enforcement agency with
jurisdiction over the gun show. The bill places certain requirements on a
gun show promoter, including requiring the promoter to:
! Have liability insurance for the gun show;
! Implement security measures at the gun show;
! Prohibit persons under 21 years of age from entering the
gun show unless the person is accompanied by a parent,
HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
Joseph and Camacho,
SENATE SPONSORSHIP
Kipp,
Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.
Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. grandparent, or guardian;
! For each customer who leaves with a purchased firearm,
verify that each firearm sold at a gun show is delivered in
compliance with the required the 3-day waiting period; and
! Post certain notices at the gun show.
Violating any of these provisions is unlawful gun show management,
which is a class 2 misdemeanor; except that a second or subsequent
offense is a class 1 misdemeanor and, in addition to a criminal penalty,
the promoter is prohibited from acting as a gun show promoter for 5
years.
The bill prohibits a person from participating in a gun show as a
gun show vendor if the person is not a federal firearms licencee, does not
hold a valid state firearms dealer permit, has been convicted of a second
offense of unlawful gun show vendor activity as described in the bill, or
has not completed a gun show certification for the gun show promoter as
required in the bill. Unlawful participation in a gun show as a gun show
vendor is a class 2 misdemeanor; except that a second or subsequent
offense is a class 1 misdemeanor.
Before participating in a gun show, a gun show vendor is required
to certify to the gun show promoter that the vendor satisfies the
requirements to be a gun show vendor and will comply with federal, state,
and local laws while participating in the gun show.
While participating in a gun show, a gun show vendor shall display
copies of the vendor's federal firearms license and state firearms dealer
permit, keep firearms unloaded and securely affixed to the vendor's
countertop or wall, secure ammunition in an enclosed display case or
behind the vendor's counter or other customer access prevention device,
and include with each sold firearm written information describing secure
storage and lost or stolen firearm reporting requirements in state law.
Unlawful gun show vendor activity is a class 2 misdemeanor; except that
a second or subsequent offense is a class 1 misdemeanor and the person
is prohibited from participating as a vendor at a gun show.
The bill maintains the requirement in existing law that a gun show
vendor conduct a background check for each firearm transfer at a gun
show.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
SECTION 1. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly2
finds and declares that:3
(a) Gun violence remains a significant threat to public safety in4
Colorado, causing harm to individuals, families, and communities across5
HB25-1238-2- the state. Effectively addressing gun violence requires a comprehensive1
strategy that includes both preventing illegal firearm transfers and2
ensuring responsible ownership practices.3
(b) Gun shows serve as important venues for the lawful sale and4
transfer of firearms. However, these events present unique challenges for5
regulating the movement of firearms and preventing illegal trafficking.6
While gun shows are lawful and cater primarily to responsible gun7
owners, they can also provide opportunities for firearms to be transferred8
without proper oversight, potentially leading to unlawful possession and9
misuse.10
(c) It is essential for Colorado to implement strong regulatory11
measures at gun shows to mitigate the risks associated with unregulated12
or improper firearm transfers. This includes the requirement for gun show13
promoters and vendors to follow security protocols, conduct background14
checks, and ensure firearms are stored and handled safely.15
(d) This legislation requires gun show promoters to develop and16
implement security plans, secure liability coverage, and verify that17
firearms are sold or transferred in compliance with state and federal laws.18
In addition, vendors are required to comply with mandatory background19
checks and adhere to federal, state, and local firearm laws and proper20
firearm storage practices.21
(e) By fostering responsible practices at gun shows, Colorado can22
reduce the potential for illegal firearm trafficking and decrease the23
likelihood that firearms will be misused in criminal acts or violence; and24
(f) Reducing gun violence and ensuring the safe and lawful25
transfer of firearms is a shared responsibility between the state, local26
governments, and communities. This act represents a step toward27
HB25-1238
-3- ensuring the safety of all Coloradans, while balancing the rights of1
responsible gun owners.2
(2) Therefore, the general assembly declares that regulating gun3
shows to ensure the safety, security, and lawful transfer of firearms is of4
both local and statewide concern, aimed at reducing gun violence and5
promoting responsible firearm ownership practices throughout Colorado.6
SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal and reenact,7
with amendments, part 5 of article 12 of title 18 as follows:8
PART 59
GUN SHOWS10
18-12-501. Definitions. [Similar to former 18-12-50611
introductory portion] A
S USED IN THIS PART 5, UNLESS THE CONTEXT12
OTHERWISE REQUIRES:13
(1) [Similar to former 18-12-506 (1)] "C
OLLECTION" MEANS A14
TRADE, BARTER, OR IN-KIND EXCHANGE FOR ONE OR MORE FIREARMS .15
(2) [Similar to former 18-12-506 (3)] "G
UN SHOW" MEANS THE16
ENTIRE PREMISES PROVIDED FOR AN EVENT OR FUNCTION , INCLUDING, BUT17
NOT LIMITED TO, PARKING AREAS FOR THE EVENT OR FUNCTION , EXCEPT18
FOR ADJACENT STREET PARKING , THAT IS SPONSORED TO FACILITATE, IN19
WHOLE OR IN PART , THE PURCHASE, SALE, OFFER FOR SALE, OR20
COLLECTION OF FIREARMS AT WHICH :21
(a) T
WENTY-FIVE OR MORE FIREARMS ARE OFFERED OR EXHIBITED22
FOR SALE, TRANSFER, OR EXCHANGE; OR23
(b) N
OT LESS THAN THREE GUN SHOW VENDORS EXHIBIT , SELL,24
OFFER FOR SALE, TRANSFER, OR EXCHANGE FIREARMS.25
(3) "G
UN SHOW PARKING AREA" MEANS THE PARKING AREA THAT26
IS ON THE SAME PROPERTY AS THE GUN SHOW VENUE OR THAT IS27
HB25-1238
-4- ADJACENT TO THE VENUE AND UNDER CONTROL OF THE COMPANY THAT1
OWNS OR OPERATES THE VENUE . "GUN SHOW PARKING AREA" DOES NOT2
INCLUDE ADJACENT STREET PARKING .3
(4) [Similar to former 18-12-506 (4)] "G
UN SHOW PROMOTER"4
MEANS A PERSON WHO ORGANIZES OR OPERATES A GUN SHOW .5
(5) [Similar to former 18-12-506 (5)] "G
UN SHOW VENDOR"6
MEANS ANY PERSON WHO EXHIBITS , SELLS, OFFERS FOR SALE, TRANSFERS,7
OR EXCHANGES ANY FIREARM AT A GUN SHOW , REGARDLESS OF WHETHER8
THE PERSON ARRANGES WITH A GUN SHOW PROMOTER FOR A FIXED9
LOCATION FROM WHICH TO EXHIBIT, SELL, OFFER FOR SALE, TRANSFER, OR10
EXCHANGE ANY FIREARM .11
(6) "L
OCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WITH JURISDICTION OVER12
THE GUN SHOW" MEANS A TOWN MARSHAL'S OFFICE, POLICE DEPARTMENT,13
OR SHERIFF'S OFFICE WHOSE JURISDICTION INCLUDES THE AREA IN WHICH14
A GUN SHOW OCCURS.15
(7) "S
TATE FIREARMS DEALER PERMIT" MEANS A STATE FIREARMS16
DEALER PERMIT DESCRIBED IN SECTION 18-12-401.5.17
18-12-502. Gun show promoters - requirements - penalties.18
(1) (a) F
OR EACH GUN SHOW ORGANIZED AND OPERATED BY A GUN SHOW19
PROMOTER, THE PROMOTER SHALL PREPARE A SECURITY PLAN . THE20
SECURITY PLAN MUST INCLUDE:21
(I) A
LIST OF GUN SHOW VENDORS WHO WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE22
GUN SHOW;23
(II) T
HE ESTIMATED NUMBER OF ATTENDEES ;24
(III) T
HE NUMBER OF SECURITY PERSONNEL RETAINED BY THE GUN25
SHOW PROMOTER TO PROVIDE SECURITY AT THE GUN SHOW , INCLUDING26
THE NUMBER OF SECURITY PERSONNEL WHO ARE CERTIFIED BY THE PEACE27
HB25-1238
-5- OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING BOARD CREATED IN SECTION1
24-31-302;
AND2
(IV) A
FLOOR PLAN OR LAYOUT OF THE EVENT THAT INCLUDES3
INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOCATION OF THE ENTRANCES AND EXITS AND4
THE LOCATION OF VIDEO CAMERAS THAT PROVIDE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE5
OF THE GUN SHOW.6
(b) P
URSUANT TO SUBSECTION (2)(a)(II) OF THIS SECTION, A GUN7
SHOW PROMOTER SHALL SUBMIT THE SECURITY PLAN TO EACH LOCAL LAW8
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WITH JURISDICTION OVER THE GUN SHOW .9
(2) (a) F
OR EACH GUN SHOW OR GANIZED AND OPERATED BY A10
PROMOTER, THE PROMOTER SHALL:11
(I) H
AVE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT A LIABILITY INSURANCE12
POLICY THAT COVERS LOSSES OR DAMAGES OF AT LEAST ONE MILLION13
DOLLARS TO ALL PERSONS, ARISING FROM AN INCIDENT THAT RESULTS IN14
INJURY TO A PERSON OTHER THAN THE INSURED , WHILE THE PERSON IS IN15
ATTENDANCE AT THE GUN SHOW . THE LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY MUST16
BE FROM AN INSURER AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN COLORADO OR A17
NONADMITTED INSURER, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 10-5-101.2.18
(II) N
O LATER THAN FOURTEEN DAYS BEFORE THE GUN SHOW ,19
SUBMIT THE SECURITY PLAN REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS20
SECTION TO EACH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WITH JURISDICTION21
OVER THE GUN SHOW;22
(III) P
ROHIBIT A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF VIOLATING23
ANY PROVISION OF THIS ARTICLE 12 OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL LAW24
CONCERNING THE SALE OF FIREARMS FROM PARTICIPATING AS A VENDOR25
IN THE GUN SHOW; EXCEPT THAT A PROMOTER IS NOT REQUIRED TO26
PROHIBIT A VENDOR FROM PARTICIPATING AS A VENDOR IN THE GUN SHOW27
HB25-1238
-6- AFTER A CONVICTION FOR A FIRST OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL GUN SHOW1
VENDOR ACTIVITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-12-505 (2);2
(IV) O
BTAIN, AT LEAST THREE DAYS BEFORE THE GUN SHOW , AND3
RETAIN FOR SIX MONTHS AFTER THE GUN SHOW A CERTIFICATION FROM4
EACH GUN SHOW VENDOR THAT COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF5
SECTION 18-12-504;6
(V) E
NSURE THAT ALL ENTRANCES AND EXITS , INCLUDING FIRE7
EXITS, ARE EITHER GUARDED BY SECURITY PERSONNEL OR EQUIPPED WITH8
AN ALARM SYSTEM;9
(VI) P
ROVIDE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE OF THE GUN SHOW PARKING10
AREA AND OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE AND MAIN EXIT DURING THE ENTIRE11
TIME A GUN SHOW PROMOTER HAS ACCESS TO THE VENUE , INCLUDING12
DURING VENDOR SETUP AND TAKEDOWN , AND MAINTAIN RECORDINGS OF13
THE SURVEILLANCE FOR SIX MONTHS AFTER THE GUN SHOW . IF THE VENUE14
CONDUCTS VIDEO SURVEILLANCE OF THE GUN SHOW PARKING AREA , THE15
GUN SHOW PROMOTER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL VIDEO16
SURVEILLANCE, BUT THE PROMOTER MUST RETAIN THE VIDEO17
SURVEILLANCE RECORDINGS FOR SIX MONTHS AFTER THE GUN SHOW AS18
REQUIRED IN THIS SUBSECTION (2)(a)(VI).19
(VII) E
NSURE THAT EACH FIREARM BROUGHT INTO THE GUN SHOW20
BY A PERSON OTHER THAN A GUN SHOW VENDOR , SECURITY PERSONNEL,21
OR THE GUN SHOW PROMOTER IS CHECKED AND TAGGED . THE TAG MUST22
STATE THAT ALL FIREARM TRANSFERS BETWEEN PRIVATE PARTIES AT THE23
SHOW MUST BE CONDUCTED THROUGH A LICENSED DEALER . IN ORDER TO24
BRING A FIREARM INTO A GUN SHOW, A PERSON MUST SIGN THE TAG AND25
THE TAG MUST REMAIN ON THE FIREARM FOR THE ENTIRE TIME THE26
FIREARM IS AT THE GUN SHOW.27
HB25-1238
-7- (VIII) PROHIBIT A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY -ONE FROM1
ENTERING THE GUN SHOW UNLESS THE PERSON IS ACCOMPANIED BY A2
PARENT, GRANDPARENT, OR GUARDIAN;3
(IX) F
OR EACH CUSTOMER WHO LEAVES THE GUN SHOW WITH A4
PURCHASED FIREARM, CHECK THAT THE FIREARM WAS DELIVERED IN5
COMPLIANCE WITH THE WAITING PERIOD REQUIRED IN SECTION 18-12-1156
BY REQUIRING A PERSON LEAVING THE GUN SHOW WITH A PURCHASED7
FIREARM TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THE WAITING PERIOD WAS COMPLIED8
WITH OR THAT AN EXCEPTION APPLIES; AND9
(X) P
OST THE FOLLOWING NOTICES AT EACH ENTRANCE AND10
CONSPICUOUSLY AT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE GUN SHOW :11
(A) A
NOTICE THAT STATES: "NO ONE MAY TRANSFER A FIREARM12
WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A BACKGROUND CHECK THROUGH A LICENSED13
GUN DEALER IF ANY PART OF THE TRANSACTION OCCURS ON THESE14
PREMISES, INCLUDING THE PARKING FACILITIES . SECTION 18-12-506,15
C
OLORADO REVISED STATUTES"; AND16
(B) A
NOTICE THAT A FIREARM LEFT IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE17
IS REQUIRED TO BE SECURED IN THE VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH18
SECTION 18-12-114.5.19
(b) A
GUN SHOW PROMOTER WHO VIOLATES A REQUIREMENT20
DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (2)(a) OF THIS SECTION COMMITS UNLAWFUL21
GUN SHOW MANAGEMENT . UNLAWFUL GUN SHOW MANAGEMENT IS A22
CLASS 2 MISDEMEANOR; EXCEPT THAT A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE23
IS A CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR AND, IN ADDITION TO A PENALTY IMPOSED IN24
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 18-1.3-501, THE PROMOTER IS ALSO25
PROHIBITED FROM ACTING AS A GUN SHOW PROMOTER FOR FIVE YEARS ,26
BEGINNING ON THE DATE OF THE CONVICTION FOR THE SEC OND OR27
HB25-1238
-8- SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE.1
18-12-503. Gun show vendors - federal firearms license and2
state firearms dealer permit required - penalty. (1) (a) A
GUN SHOW3
VENDOR MUST BE A FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSEE AND HOLD A VALID4
STATE FIREARMS DEALER PERMIT . A PERSON WHO IS NOT A FEDERAL5
FIREARMS LICENSEE AND DOES NOT HOLD A VALID STATE FIREARMS6
DEALER PERMIT SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN A GUN SHOW AS A GUN SHOW7
VENDOR.8
(b) A
PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A SECOND OFFENSE9
OF UNLAWFUL GUN SHOW VENDOR ACTIVITY DESCRIBED IN SECTION10
18-12-505
SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN A GUN SHOW AS A GUN SHOW11
VENDOR.12
(c) A
PERSON WHO HAS NOT COMPLETED THE CERTIFICATION TO13
THE GUN SHOW PROMOTER DESCRIBED IN SECTION 18-12-504, INCLUDING14
ATTACHING A COPY OF THE VENDOR 'S FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSE AND15
STATE FIREARMS DEALER PERMIT TO THE CERTIFICATION , SHALL NOT16
PARTICIPATE IN A GUN SHOW AS A GUN SHOW VENDOR .17
(2) A
PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS SECTION COMMITS UNLAWFUL18
PARTICIPATION IN A GUN SHOW AS A GUN SHOW VENDOR . UNLAWFUL19
PARTICIPATION IN A GUN SHOW AS A GUN SHOW VENDOR IS A CLASS 220
MISDEMEANOR; EXCEPT THAT A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE IS A21
CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR.22
18-12-504. Gun show vendor certification. (1) A
GUN SHOW23
VENDOR SHALL CERTIFY THE FOLLOWING TO A GUN SHOW PROMOTER , IN24
A FORM DETERMINED BY THE GUN SHOW PROMOTER :25
G
UN SHOW VENDOR 26
C
ERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE27
HB25-1238
-9- AS A VENDOR OF FIREARMS OR FIREARM1
COMPONENTS AT THE GUN SHOW OPERATED BY2
[
PROMOTER'S NAME] TO BE HELD [DATE OR DATES OF GUN3
SHOW] IN [CITY OR TOWN, IF APPLICABLE], _______4
COUNTY, COLORADO, I CERTIFY TO THE PROMOTER OF THE5
GUN SHOW THAT:6
I
AM A FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSEE AND I AM7
PERMITTED BY THE STATE OF COLORADO TO SELL FIREARMS8
AT RETAIL.9
I
WILL DISPLAY A COPY OF THE FEDERAL LICENSE10
AND STATE PERMIT AT MY BOOTH AT THE GUN SHOW .11
I
HAVE NEVER BEEN CONVICTED OF ILLEGAL12
ACTIVITY INVOLVING FIREARMS.13
I
WILL ENSURE THAT ALL FIREARMS AND FRAMES OR14
RECEIVERS OF FIREARMS SOLD BY ME AT THE GUN SHOW15
WILL BE PRECEDED BY A BACKGROUND CHECK OF THE16
PURCHASER AND COMPLY WITH THE THREE -DAY WAITING17
PERIOD REQUIRED IN STATE LAW.18
I
WILL NOT SELL OR TRANSFER ANY WEAPONS OR19
AMMUNITION THAT I AM PROHIBITED FROM SELLING20
PURSUANT TO FEDERAL OR STATE LAW , INCLUDING, BUT21
NOT LIMITED TO:22
A
MMUNITION MAGAZINES THAT ALLOW FOR MORE23
THAN 15 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION;24
F
IREARMS THAT HAVE FIXED MAGAZINES THAT25
ALLOW FOR MORE THAN 15 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION;26
A
MMUNITION THAT IS NOT IN AN ENCLOSED DISPLAY27
HB25-1238
-10- CASE OR BEHIND A COUNTER OR OTHER CUSTOMER ACCESS1
PREVENTION DEVICE;2
F
IREARMS OR FRAMES OR RECEIVERS OF A FIREARM ,3
INCLUDING UNFINISHED FRAMES OR RECEIVERS , THAT ARE4
UNSERIALIZED; AND5
D
ANGEROUS WEAPONS , AS DEFINED IN SECTION6
18-12-102,
C.R.S., AND ILLEGAL WEAPONS, AS DEFINED IN7
SECTION 18-12-102, C.R.S., UNLESS THE TRANSFEREE8
PRESENTS A VALID PERMIT FOR POSSESSION OF THE WEAPON .9
F
URTHERMORE, I AM AWARE OF ADDITIONAL10
PROHIBITED ITEMS IN THE CITY OR TOWN AND COUNTY IN11
WHICH THE GUN SHOW WILL BE HELD , AND I WILL NOT12
ENGAGE IN THE SALE OF THOSE ITEMS.13
I
UNDERSTAND THAT IF I SELL PROHIBITED ITEMS OR14
CONDUCT SALES IN DANGEROUS OR ILLEGAL WEAPONS15
WITHOUT THE TRANSFEREE PRESENTING A VALID PERMIT , I16
MAY BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES UNDER FEDERAL ,17
STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS AND MAY BE PROHIBITED FROM18
PARTICIPATING IN FUTURE GUN SHOWS IN THE STATE OF19
C
OLORADO.20
V
ENDOR PRINTED NAME:________________21
V
ENDOR SIGNATURE:________________22
D
ATE:_______________23
(2) A
GUN SHOW VENDOR SHALL ATTACH A COPY OF THE VENDOR 'S24
FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSE AND STATE FIREARMS DEALER PERMIT TO THE25
CERTIFICATION.26
18-12-505. Gun show vendors - requirements - penalties.27
HB25-1238
-11- (1) WHILE PARTICIPATING IN A GUN SHOW, A GUN SHOW VENDOR SHALL:1
(a) P
ROMINENTLY DISPLAY A COPY OF THE VENDOR 'S FEDERAL2
FIREARMS LICENSE AND A COPY OF THE VENDOR 'S STATE FIREARMS3
DEALER PERMIT AT THE VENDOR 'S PRIMARY PLACE OF BUSINESS AT THE4
GUN SHOW;5
(b) K
EEP ALL FIREARMS IN THE VENDOR'S POSSESSION UNLOADED6
AND SECURELY AFFIXED TO THE VENDOR 'S COUNTERTOP OR WALL BY USE7
OF A PLASTIC TIE OR ELECTRONICALLY MONITORED WIRE ;8
(c) S
ECURE AMMUNITION IN AN ENCLOSED DISPLAY CASE OR9
BEHIND THE VENDOR 'S COUNTER OR OTHER CUSTOMER ACCESS10
PREVENTION DEVICE; AND11
(d) I
NCLUDE WITH EACH SOLD FIREARM THE FOLLOWING12
INFORMATION, IN WRITING:13
F
IREARMS STORAGE AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS :14
F
IREARMS MUST BE RESPONSIBLY AND SECURELY STORED15
WHEN THEY ARE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT ACCESS BY16
UNSUPERVISED JUVENILES AND OTHER UNAUTHORIZED17
USERS. SECTION 18-12-114, C.R.S.18
F
IREARMS LEFT IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE MUST BE19
STORED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW . SECTION20
18-12-114.5,
C.R.S.21
I
F A FIREARM IS LOST OR STOLEN , THE OWNER OF THE22
FIREARM MUST REPORT THE LOSS OR THEFT TO A LAW23
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY NOT MORE THAN FIVE DAYS AFTER24
DISCOVERING THAT THE FIREARM HAS BEEN LOST OR25
STOLEN. SECTION 18-12-113. C.R.S.26
(2) A
GUN SHOW VENDOR WHO VIOLATES THIS SECTION COMMITS27
HB25-1238
-12- UNLAWFUL GUN SHOW VE NDOR ACTIVITY . UNLAWFUL GUN SHOW VENDOR1
ACTIVITY IS A CLASS 2 MISDEMEANOR; EXCEPT THAT A SECOND OR2
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE IS A CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR AND, PURSUANT TO3
SECTION 18-12-503 (1)(b), THE PERSON WHO HAS COMMITTED A SECOND4
OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL GUN SHOW VENDOR ACTIVITY IS5
PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING AS A VENDOR AT A GUN SHOW .6
18-12-506. Background checks at gun shows - records - fees -7
notice posted by promoter - penalties - definition. (1) (a) [Similar to8
former 18-12-501 (1)] B
EFORE A GUN SHOW VENDOR TRANSFERS OR9
ATTEMPTS TO TRANSFER A FIREARM AT A GUN SHOW , THE VENDOR SHALL:10
(I) R
EQUIRE THAT A BACKGROUND CHECK , IN ACCORDANCE WITH11
SECTION 24-33.5-424, BE CONDUCTED OF THE PROSPECTIVE TRANSFEREE ;12
AND13
(II) O
BTAIN APPROVAL OF A TRANSFER FROM THE COLORADO14
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AFTER A BACKGROUND CHECK HAS BEEN15
REQUESTED BY A LICENSED GUN DEALER , IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION16
24-33.5-424.17
(b) [Similar to former 18-12-501 (2)] A
GUN SHOW PROMOTER18
SHALL ARRANGE FOR THE SERVICES OF ONE OR MORE LICENSED GUN19
DEALERS ON THE PREMISES OF THE GUN SHOW TO OBTAIN THE20
BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION .21
(c) [Similar to former 18-12-501 (3)] I
F ANY PART OF A FIREARM22
TRANSACTION TAKES PLACE AT A GUN SHOW , THE TRANSFEROR SHALL NOT23
TRANSFER THE FIREARM UNLESS A BACKGROUND CHECK HAS BEEN24
OBTAINED BY A LICENSED GUN DEALER .25
(d) [Similar to former 18-12-501 (4)] A
PERSON WHO VIOLATES26
THIS SUBSECTION (1) COMMITS A CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR.27
HB25-1238
-13- (2) [Similar to former 18-12-502] (a) A LICENSED GUN DEALER1
WHO OBTAINS A BACKGROUND CHECK ON A PROSPECTIVE TRANSFEREE2
SHALL RECORD THE TRANSFER, AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 18-12-402, AND3
RETAIN THE RECORDS, AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 18-12-403, IN THE SAME4
MANNER AS WHEN CONDUCTING A SALE , RENTAL, OR EXCHANGE AT5
RETAIL.6
(b) A
NY INDIVIDUAL WHO KNOWINGLY GIVES FALSE INFORMATION7
IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAKING OF THE RECORDS DESCRIBED IN THIS8
SUBSECTION (2) COMMITS A CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR.9
(3) [Similar to former 18-12-503] F
OR EACH BACKGROUND10
CHECK CONDUCTED AT A GUN SHOW , A LICENSED GUN DEALER MAY11
CHARGE A FEE NOT TO EXCEED TEN DOLLARS .12
(4) [Similar to former 18-12-504] (a) A
GUN SHOW PROMOTER13
SHALL PROMINENTLY POST A NOTICE, IN A FORM TO BE PRESCRIBED BY THE14
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OR THE15
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S DESIGNEE, SETTING FORTH THE REQUIREMENT FOR16
A BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED IN THIS SECTION .17
(b) A
GUN SHOW PROMOTER WHO VIOLATES THIS SUBSECTION (4)18
COMMITS A CLASS 2 MISDEMEANOR.19
(5) [Similar to former 18-12-505] T
HIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY20
TO THE TRANSFER OF AN ANTIQUE FIREARM , AS DEFINED IN 18 U.S.C. SEC.21
921(a)(16),
OR A CURIO OR RELIC, AS DEFINED IN 27 CFR SEC. 178.11.22
(6) [Similar to former 18-12-506 (6)] A
S USED IN THIS SECTION,23
UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES , "LICENSED GUN DEALER"24
MEANS ANY PERSON WHO IS A LICENSED IMPORTER , LICENSED25
MANUFACTURER, OR DEALER LICENSED PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SEC. 923,26
AS A FEDERALLY LICENSED FIREARMS DEALER .27
HB25-1238
-14- (7) [Similar to former 18-12-507] T HE GENERAL ASSEMBLY1
SHALL APPROPRIATE MONEY AS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS SECTION .2
SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-12-406, amend3
as it will become effective July 1, 2025, (3)(a) as follows:4
18-12-406. Requirements for firearms dealers - training -5
securing firearms - sale outside of business hours prohibited - rules6
- penalty. (3) A dealer shall not sell or transfer a firearm:7
(a) Outside of the dealer's posted business hours; except that a8
dealer may sell or transfer a firearm at a gun show, as defined in section9
18-12-506 SECTION 18-12-501, outside of the dealer's posted business10
hours; or11
SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-37-103, amend12
(6) as follows:13
39-37-103. Definitions. As used in this article 37, unless the14
context otherwise requires:15
(6) "Firearm" or "gun" means a firearm as defined in section16
18-12-101 (1)(b.7) and any instrument or device described in section17
18-1-901 (3)(h)
OR 18-12-401 (1)(a). or 18-12-506 (2).
18
SECTION 5. Applicability. This act applies to gun shows held19
on or after the effective date of this act.20
SECTION 6. Safety clause. The general assembly finds,21
determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate22
preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for23
the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state24
institutions.25
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