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Jurisdiction guide · last checked 2026-10-04

Colorado permit requirements

Information only. Confirm with the issuing agency before you apply.

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Permit required to carry
Yes
Permit currently issued
Yes
Issuance structure
Shall Issue
Issuing level
County
Minimum age
21
Training
Required
Live fire
Required
Application fee
Varies by county
Permit term
5 years
Residency required
Yes. Colorado resident, or active military stationed in Colorado. No non-resident permits. Confirm with the issuing agency
Processing time
90 days Confirm with the issuing agency

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: County Sheriff of applicant's county of residence

Source: Colorado State Patrol — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Colorado

Colorado is listed as a shall-issue state, and its permit is the Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP): county offices handle permits, so the office you use depends on where you live. The issuing agency is County Sheriff of applicant's county of residence.

The minimum age to apply is 21. A training course is required before you apply in Colorado. Live-fire shooting is part of the course. A new permit lasts 5 years.

A lost or stolen Colorado permit is replaced with a request form sent to the issuing agency. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Colorado State Patrol · Reciprocity: where a Colorado permit is honored

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