Weapons Crimes

A number of states have what are known as “stand your ground,” “castle doctrine” or “shoot first” laws that essentially allow people to take lethal action against an intruder in their home if they reasonably believe they’re under threat without being held criminally...

If the police charge you with a gun crime, it is crucial to understand exactly what the charge means. Legal terms can be confusing, and it is easy to get yourself deeper into trouble if you give the wrong answers because you are unsure what the police are asking.  The...

A weapons charge conviction will carry severe consequences. Therefore understanding what you can and cannot own or have on you in specific places is crucial. Guns garner the most attention when people speak of weapons laws. Yet, you do not need to own a gun to be...

Students come from virtually every state in the country to attend Colorado’s many colleges and universities. Because a number of these states have stricter gun laws than Colorado, many students don’t realize that there are limits to their right to carry a gun here,...

It has been said that there are enough civilian-owned firearms in the United States of American for every citizen, children included, to have one. Colorado is a hunter's and outdoor enthusiasts paradise and many homes have firearms.   Firearm sales have skyrocketed in...

As a gun owner, you need to comply with all the relevant laws. Yet, if you prefer to stay away from the news, you might not realize when gun laws change and could find yourself in trouble for doing what was once legal. The Colorado governor signed two new gun bills...

If you are a gun owner, it’s important that you understand the laws that apply to you and how they impact your right to carry your gun. If you have a concealed carry license, that does give you the right to carry your gun in a concealed manner, such as in a pocket or...

You have a license to carry a firearm, and you do so all of the time. You know the risks you face from criminal activity and you want to be able to protect yourself if anything happens.  Then, during an argument with someone else, you draw that gun. No shots are...

The Second Amendment creates the right for adult citizens to legally possess firearms and other weaponry in the United States. However, both federal and state laws place certain limits on those rights for the greater protection of the public. Colorado generally has...

In decades past, children loved getting a new BB gun for their birthday or Christmas. In these more modern times, both residents and law enforcement have a more realistic viewpoint about these so-called toys. Contrary to popular belief, these play weapons can and do...