HB 18-1037

House Bill 18-1037, which has been signed into law, changes Colorado's rules about carrying concealed handguns on school grounds. Previously, people with permits were not allowed to carry concealed guns in public elementary, middle, junior high, or high schools. The new law removes this restriction, allowing permit holders to bring concealed firearms onto these school grounds, except under certain conditions that are likely outlined elsewhere in the legislation. This affects anyone who has a valid concealed handgun permit and wishes to enter Colorado's public schools while armed.

Official Summary

With certain exceptions, current law limits the authority of a person who holds a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun by prohibiting a permit holder from carrying a concealed handgun on public elementary, middle, junior high, or high school grounds. The bill removes this limitation. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More