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If the abuser has been convicted of a crime, can they have or buy a gun?
Federal laws, which apply to all states, may restrict an abuser’s right to have a gun. You can see more information on our Federal Gun Laws page.
Many states also have laws that ban people convicted of certain crimes from having guns. For example, some states include:
- felony convictions;
- hate crimes;
- misdemeanors involving violence and guns; or
- serious juvenile offenses.1
You can find your state’s related laws on our Selected Colorado Statutes page:
| Statute | Title (click on the links below to read each law) |
|---|---|
| 13-14-105.5 | Civil protection orders–prohibition on possessing or purchasing a firearm |
| 16-13-311 | Disposition of seized personal property |
| 18-1.3-204 | Conditions of probation–interstate compact probation transfer cash fund–creation |
| 18-1.3-401 | Felonies classified–presumptive penalties |
| 18-1.3-501 | Misdemeanors classified–drug misdemeanors and drug petty offenses classified–penalties |
| 18-6-803.5 | Crime of violation of a protection order – penalty – peace officers’ duties - definitions |
| 18-12-105 | Unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon–unlawful possession of weapons |
| 18-12-108 | Possession of weapons by previous offenders |
| 18-12-108.5 | Possession of handguns by juveniles—prohibited—exceptions–penalty |
| 18-12-203 | Criteria for obtaining a permit |
| 18-12-214 | Authority granted by permit–carrying restrictions–local authority |
| 33-6-125 | Possession of a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle |
The Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence also has a page on Firearms Prohibitions in Colorado.
1 Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Firearm Prohibitions
