LouBarraza
New member
Hello all,
I tried looking for a thread for new members of OC but couldn't find one.But my name is Lou and I live in Fort Collins ,CO and although I recently purchased a holster to OC my firearms,I have been nervous to do so because of all the stories of run ins by LEOs in this forum.My research started with reading Colorado laws regarding OC ,and I did find it says it is legal to OC with the exception of Denver,and a few other municipalities.I then decided to make a call to the FCPD and was told by the officer I spoke to it is legal ,but to expect a possible encounter with another LEO.What I forgot to ask the officer was what the law was concerning the weapon being loaded .Other words,is it illegal to have the firearm chambered(condition 1 I believe it is called)I also spoke to someone at RMSS and he told me that OC could lead me to a distubing the peace charge since simply OC a firearm can cause people to panic.I've also seen the videos where someone has been detained,or spends an hour or more explaining to the police their rights.
So yes,as you can all see,I'm not only a bit nervous to OC,but a bit confused on the laws.The last thing I need is to be arrested.And I know it is my right.If anyone has open carried here in Fort Collins,what was your experience?How often if so where you confronted by the police?And what was the reaction by the public?I explained this the best could and thank you for any advice and help.
I tried looking for a thread for new members of OC but couldn't find one.But my name is Lou and I live in Fort Collins ,CO and although I recently purchased a holster to OC my firearms,I have been nervous to do so because of all the stories of run ins by LEOs in this forum.My research started with reading Colorado laws regarding OC ,and I did find it says it is legal to OC with the exception of Denver,and a few other municipalities.I then decided to make a call to the FCPD and was told by the officer I spoke to it is legal ,but to expect a possible encounter with another LEO.What I forgot to ask the officer was what the law was concerning the weapon being loaded .Other words,is it illegal to have the firearm chambered(condition 1 I believe it is called)I also spoke to someone at RMSS and he told me that OC could lead me to a distubing the peace charge since simply OC a firearm can cause people to panic.I've also seen the videos where someone has been detained,or spends an hour or more explaining to the police their rights.
So yes,as you can all see,I'm not only a bit nervous to OC,but a bit confused on the laws.The last thing I need is to be arrested.And I know it is my right.If anyone has open carried here in Fort Collins,what was your experience?How often if so where you confronted by the police?And what was the reaction by the public?I explained this the best could and thank you for any advice and help.