D.Cwik87
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Hi, I am new to this site and also new to open carry. I live in Westminster Colorado and im having trouble figuring out weather or not open carry is permitted in Westminster city limits. I have looked at the City of Westminster ordinances and it does not say anything about open carry. Only in this section below does it even mention a visible weapon but im not sure if it means open carry. If anyone can help or clarify on this I would be very greatfull as i would love to open carry but I am a little apprehensive to because of the grey areas of all the different city codes and ordinances.
A) It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a police officer, to carry concealed on or about his person any deadly weapon, except a person who, at the time of carrying a concealed handgun, had a valid written permit to carry the handgun issued pursuant to State law.
(B) It shall be an affirmative defense that the defendant 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; or
(2) A person in a private automobile or other private means of conveyance, who carries a weapon for lawful protection of his or another person’s or property while traveling.
(C) All persons carrying a concealed handgun must show, upon request of a police officer, proof of written permit issued pursuant to State law.
(D) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to forbid a police officer, an armored car employee providing money transport from a City facility, a private security guard hired by the City, or other duly authorized City employee from carrying a weapon.
(E) It shall be a criminal offense for anyone, other than a police officer, an armored car employee providing money transport from a City facility, a private security guard hired by the City, or an authorized City employee, to carry any weapon in view onto or in a City premises. Possession of a concealed handgun permit shall be of no defense if the handgun is carried in such a manner as to be visible, in whole or in part, or accessible for any length of time to another individual.
(F) DEFINITIONS: The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Section, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“City Premises” shall mean any City-owned recreation facility, office building, library, park, open space, trail, golf course, ice center, or other City property open to the public.
“Handgun” shall mean a pistol, revolver, or other firearm of any description, loaded or unloaded, from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged, and the length of the barrel, not including any revolving, detachable, or magazine breech, does not exceed twelve inches (12”).
(G) Carrying a concealed weapon in violation of the above subsections is a criminal offense, punishable by a fine or imprisonment or both, as provided in Section 1-8-1, W.M.C.
A) It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a police officer, to carry concealed on or about his person any deadly weapon, except a person who, at the time of carrying a concealed handgun, had a valid written permit to carry the handgun issued pursuant to State law.
(B) It shall be an affirmative defense that the defendant 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; or
(2) A person in a private automobile or other private means of conveyance, who carries a weapon for lawful protection of his or another person’s or property while traveling.
(C) All persons carrying a concealed handgun must show, upon request of a police officer, proof of written permit issued pursuant to State law.
(D) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to forbid a police officer, an armored car employee providing money transport from a City facility, a private security guard hired by the City, or other duly authorized City employee from carrying a weapon.
(E) It shall be a criminal offense for anyone, other than a police officer, an armored car employee providing money transport from a City facility, a private security guard hired by the City, or an authorized City employee, to carry any weapon in view onto or in a City premises. Possession of a concealed handgun permit shall be of no defense if the handgun is carried in such a manner as to be visible, in whole or in part, or accessible for any length of time to another individual.
(F) DEFINITIONS: The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Section, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“City Premises” shall mean any City-owned recreation facility, office building, library, park, open space, trail, golf course, ice center, or other City property open to the public.
“Handgun” shall mean a pistol, revolver, or other firearm of any description, loaded or unloaded, from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged, and the length of the barrel, not including any revolving, detachable, or magazine breech, does not exceed twelve inches (12”).
(G) Carrying a concealed weapon in violation of the above subsections is a criminal offense, punishable by a fine or imprisonment or both, as provided in Section 1-8-1, W.M.C.
