New Year, New You. Or is it New Year, New Law? Colorado has a handful of new laws you can learn more about with the link below, including new laws about hands-free devices, child car seats, and guns.
Colorado’s new gun laws for 2025 will impact the storage of firearms in vehicles, and the taxes that will be in place for the retailers of firearms, gun parts, and ammo. Keep reading to learn more about the state’s new requirements.
Firearm Storage in Colorado Vehicles
Colorado’s new gun laws for 2025 focus on safety and the storage of handguns in unattended vehicles. These firearms will now be required to be stored in a locked container that is kept out of view.
According to HB24-1348, If you are leaving a firearm unattended in a vehicle in the state of Colorado the vehicle must be kept locked. If you keep the firearm in the trunk, you must make sure the truck is also locked. Gun owners with soft-sided containers will be required to have an activated locking device on the firearm.
Fines for Improper Storage
According to Coloradoan.com, Improper firearm storage on a property you own or control is a Class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 120 days in jail, a fine of up to $750, or both…