§ 12-10. Carrying concealed weapon.  


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  • It shall be unlawful for any person not a peace officer, level I or Ia, or a peace officer, level II, while on duty, to carry concealed upon his person any dangerous or illegal weapon as defined by C.R.S. title 18, article 12, as may be amended from time to time, except that it shall be an affirmative defense that the person carrying a concealed weapon was:

    (1)

    A person in his own dwelling or place of business, or on property owned or under his control at the time of the act of carrying;

    (2)

    A person in a private automobile or other private means of conveyance who carries a weapon for lawful protection for his or another person or property while traveling; or

    (3)

    A person who, prior to the time of carrying a concealed weapon, has been issued a written permit pursuant to C.R.S. section 18-12-105.1, as may be amended from time to time, to carry the weapon by the chief of police of a city, or city and county, or the sheriff of a county.

(Code 1961, § 19-36; Ord. No. 8-1997, 3-11-97, eff. 3-21-97)