Missouri Constitutional Carry: Honored In Colorado?

Missouri and Colorado both allow constitutional carry, but with some differences. Missouri offers resident and non-resident permits, while Colorado only issues permits to residents, with exceptions for military personnel and their families stationed in the state. Missouri allows anyone over 19 (or 18 for military personnel or honorably discharged) to carry a weapon without a permit, while Colorado requires individuals to be at least 21 years old. Both states require firearms training to obtain a permit, but Missouri does not require a specific number of hours, while Colorado requires a state-approved course. In terms of reciprocity, Missouri recognizes concealed weapons permits from every state that issues them, while Colorado will only honor resident permits from states with a reciprocity agreement and that recognize Colorado permits.

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Colorado honors resident and non-resident permits

In Colorado, concealed carry is legal for residents with a Colorado permit to carry a concealed weapon (CCW) and non-residents with a CCW permit from a state that Colorado honors. Colorado does not issue non-resident permits, except for members of the military permanently stationed in Colorado and their immediate family members who live in the state. Colorado will only honor resident CCW licenses from states with which it has a reciprocity agreement. Colorado offers resident and non-resident (military personnel permanently stationed in Colorado and their immediate families) permits.

Colorado is a Castle Doctrine state, which grants its citizens the "right to expect absolute safety within their own homes." There is no duty to retreat, and the law applies to a person's residence or another dwelling. Although the state does not have an express stand-your-ground law, the Colorado Supreme Court has affirmed that Colorado does not include a duty to retreat and "permits non-aggressors to stand their ground when acting in self-defense."

To obtain a CCW permit in Colorado, an individual must be at least 21 years old and not prohibited by law from possessing a firearm. Concealed carry permits require a firearms training course that has been state-approved.

Colorado will recognize a valid concealed carry permit issued by another state only if the following criteria are met:

• The issuing state recognizes/honors a Colorado permit (CHP).
• The permit holder is a resident of the issuing state.
• The permit holder is in possession of a matching state-issued driver's license or a State ID showing that they are a resident of that state.
• The permit holder is 21 years of age or older.
• The permit holder is in possession of a valid permit.

Colorado does not recognize permits issued in the District of Columbia. Firearms must be carried in accordance with the laws of the state you are visiting. It is important to check the laws of the other state before traveling there with firearms.

Colorado's firearms training requirements

Colorado requires applicants for a permit to carry a concealed handgun to demonstrate competence with a firearm. Applicants must submit evidence of completion of firearms training, which must be state-approved. This training cannot be completed through an online course but must be attended in person at a physical location with a certified instructor.

There are several options for firearms training in Colorado. Bristlecone Shooting, for example, offers a range of gun safety classes, from entry-level to advanced, in a fun, friendly, and safe setting. Colorado Handgun Safety offers a concealed carry class that includes a discussion on the laws for concealed carry and the use of deadly force, as well as pistol technique and different methods of carrying. This class is suitable for new shooters but encourages them to seek live-fire training and/or practice with an instructor or experienced family member. Colorado Handgun Safety also offers the NRA Basic Pistol Course, which covers firearm safety, revolver and semi-auto parts and operation, marksmanship, and different shooting positions. The course is divided over two days, with five hours of classroom instruction and five hours of live-fire range instruction and handgun cleaning.

Ragnar Tactical is another option for firearms training in Colorado. They offer a range of firearm and defense training, gun courses, and concealed carry classes taught by instructors with extensive police and military backgrounds. Their courses emphasize hands-on shooting experience at their own firing range, in addition to classroom education. They also offer training in advanced techniques, including real-world scenarios such as low-light situations, firing with one hand, and firing while moving.

Colorado Handgun Safety also offers private range instruction, which is done in a comfortable and supportive environment. Instruction is encouraging and designed to diagnose and correct shooting errors while emphasizing safety. It varies based on the shooter's experience level, teaching basic, intermediate, and advanced techniques. Tactical pistol training is available upon request.

Missouri's concealed carry requirements

Missouri's requirements for obtaining a concealed carry permit include:

• The applicant must be at least 19 years old (or 18 for members of the military or those honorably discharged).
• The applicant must pass a firearms training course. This can be satisfied by completing a one-hour NRA course, followed by a separate course taught by a qualified safety instructor, or by taking a firearms safety course of at least 8 hours in length that includes live firing exercises and a live firing test.
• The application must be made in the applicant's county of residence.

Missouri offers resident and non-resident permits (for active-duty military personnel and veterans stationed in Missouri, or those who have been honorably discharged within the last 3 years).

Permitless carry is also legal in Missouri for anyone 19 years or older (18 for members of the military or honorably discharged) who can legally possess a firearm. However, there are some restrictions on where concealed carry is permitted, including courthouses and public passenger buses and trains.

As for whether Colorado honors Missouri's constitutional carry, it appears that Colorado will recognize a valid concealed carry permit issued by another state if the issuing state honors a Colorado permit and the permit holder is a resident of that issuing state, among other criteria.

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Missouri's non-resident permits

Missouri offers both resident and non-resident permits. Non-resident permits are available to active-duty military and veterans stationed in Missouri, as well as nonresident students attending school in Missouri. Nonresident students must carry evidence of their Missouri residence and student status while hunting or fishing. Non-resident permits must be purchased in person, over the phone, or through the mail from Conservation Department offices.

To obtain a Missouri CCP, one must be at least 19 years old (18 for active military or honorably discharged) and have completed a firearms training course. The application must be made in the applicant's county of residence. The training course must be at least one hour long and taught by a qualified safety instructor. Missouri also requires a live-firing exercise of 20 rounds from a handgun at a distance of seven yards from a target. A live-fire test of 20 rounds is also administered while an instructor is present.

Colorado does not issue non-resident permits with the exception of active-duty military personnel permanently stationed in Colorado and their immediate family members living in the state. Colorado will only honor resident CCW licenses from states with which it has a reciprocity agreement.

Colorado requires applicants for a concealed carry permit to be at least 21 years old and not prohibited by law from possessing a firearm. Applicants must also complete a state-approved firearms training course and submit the required documentation.

Missouri's constitutional provision for carrying weapons

Missouri law defines the "unlawful use of a weapon" as carrying a weapon into a place that is off-limits per state law. This includes carrying a weapon in a church, school bus, school, or onto the grounds of a school function. Additionally, Missouri law exempts the possession of antique firearms from the provision that makes it a crime for a convicted felon to possess a firearm.

Missouri recognizes concealed weapons permits from all other states and offers resident and non-resident permits (for active-duty military and veterans stationed in the state). To obtain a Missouri concealed carry permit, individuals must undergo firearms training and apply in their county of residence. The permitless carry provision of a bill passed in 2016 went into effect on January 1, 2017.

In terms of restrictions, it is unlawful to carry a weapon in Missouri while knowingly in possession of controlled substances or to display a weapon in an angry or hostile manner. The state also has specific laws regarding the carrying of concealed knives and other lethal weapons, such as blackjacks, into areas where firearms are restricted.

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