<Tr> <Td> Concealed Carry permits required? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> CRS § 18 - 12 - 203 </Td> <Td> Colorado is a shall issue state for concealed carry . Permits are issued by local sheriff offices to county residents . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Open carry? </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> CRS § 18 - 12; DRMC § § 38 - 117 (b), 38 - 118 </Td> <Td> Legal without permit requirements except in Denver and other posted areas . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Concealed within a vehicle? </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> CRS § § 18 - 12 - 105 (2b), 33 - 6 - 125; DRMC § § 38 - 117 (f), 38 - 118, 14 - 92 </Td> <Td> No permit is required . Pistols may be carried with chamber and magazine loaded . Rifles and shotguns must be carried with an empty chamber, but the magazine may be loaded . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> State Preemption of local restrictions? </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> CRS § 29 - 11.7 - 103 </Td> <Td> Local ordinances are preempted by state law, but Denver bans assault weapons and open carry . </Td> </Tr>

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