There are many different crimes related to Firearms and Weapons in Fort Collins, Colorado. Beginning January 1, 2025 a new law went into effective regarding storing a firearm in a vehicle. Let’s take a closer look.
Loveland Secure Firearm Storage in Vehicle Violation Attorney: How is this New Crime Charged?
The Loveland, Colorado law definition of Secure Firearm Storage in a Vehicle – C.R.S. 18-12-114.5 – is:
(I) A locked vehicle;
(II) The locked trunk of a locked vehicle; or
(III) A locked recreational vehicle, as defined in section 24-32-902.
(b) A person shall not knowingly leave a firearm that is not a handgun in an unattended vehicle unless the firearm is in a locked hard-sided or locked soft-sided container, including a locked container that is permanently affixed to the vehicle’s interior, and the container is in any of the following:
(I) A locked vehicle;
(II) The locked trunk of a locked vehicle; or
(III) A locked recreational vehicle, as defined in section 24-32-902.
(c) A firearm that is not a handgun that is stored in a soft-sided container must have a locking device installed on the firearm while the firearm is stored in the soft-sided container.
According to the statute, a locked glove compartment or locked center console would be considered a hard-sided container.
Violation of Secure Firearm Storage in Vehicle in Larimer County
Unlawful storage of a firearm in a vehicle is a civil infraction. The penalty for a civil infraction would be a payable fine.
If you or someone you love has been charged with a crime, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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