Colorado:
Do you need a permit to purchase a gun?
No.
Do you need to register your firearm with local law enforcement?
No.
Must gun owners have a license for their guns?
No.
Do you need a permit to carry a firearm?
Yes.
Does the state allow open carry?
Yes, except in Denver. Concealed carry only requires a permit for handguns, but the permit will always be granted.
Does the state preempt local restrictions?
Yes, aside from Denver.
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By GlobalDataAre there extra restrictions on assault weapons?
No, though Denver does ban assault weapons.
Does the state restrict NFA weapons?
No.
Does the state require background checks required for private sales?
Yes. Even for private sales, a seller must request that a licensed dealer conducts a background check on the buyer. The sale must be approved by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.