CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT
El Paso County Sheriff's Office
Concealed Handgun Program
101 W. Costilla St.
Colorado Springs , CO 80903
(719) 520-7249
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is please to provide you with the following information in order to assist you with the Concealed Handgun Permit application process. Provided is the application, information packet, procedures and the guidelines for the program, which were taken from CRS 18-12-203 through CRS 18-12-206.
To apply for a concealed handgun permit complete the application, attach appropriate documentation and funds. Upon completion please call (719) 520-7249 for your appointment. Your initial appointment will take approximately 20-30 minutes. At that time, your application will be processed, photo and signature will be taken along with 2 sets of fingerprints.
To renew your concealed handgun permit complete the application and obtain required funds. Upon completion please call (719) 520-7249 for your appointment. Please note that any training requirements for this permit will be "grandfathered" in from your previous application and therefore no additional documentation is needed. Your appointment will take approximately 10 minutes. At that time, your application will be processed and a new photo will be taken.
El Paso County Sheriff's Office Concealed Handgun Permit Information
The location of the Concealed Handgun Permit Office is in the Sheriff's Law Enforcement Bureau building .
FAQ's
Q: What are the qualifications?
A: The applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Successfully complete a background investigation, which includes, but is not limited to, information obtained from the National Crime Information Center, Colorado Crime Information Center, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and other Law Enforcement Agencies.
- Be a resident of El Paso County.
- At least 21 years of age upon receipt of your application.
- Submit proof of completion of a firearm safety or training course or class
- Provide a copy of your current Colorado Driver's License, Colorado ID or Military ID and duty orders.
Q: What type of firearms training is required?
A: The applicant must submit with the application an accurate photocopy of the certificate, affidavit, or other document from the instructor, school, club, business, organization, or group that conducted or taught the course or class, attesting to the successful completion of the training. All documentation must have been obtained within the 10 years preceding submittal of the application. It may be in the following forms:
- Hunter Safety Card
- Evidence of experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competitions.
- Current certified firearms instructor
- Current Military orders or proof of honorable discharge from a branch of the United States Armed Forces reflecting handgun qualifications
- A certificate showing retirement from a Colorado Law Enforcement agency reflecting handgun qualifications
- Certificate of Completion from any firearms safety class or course available to the general public offered by a law enforcement agency, junior college, college or university, or private firearms training facility.
Q: How long is the permit good for?
A: All permits are valid for a 5 year period from the date of issuance.
Q: How much does the permit cost?
A: All new applicants must submit a $52.50 MONEY ORDER payable to Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) for the background and fingerprint check. In addition, a new applicant will be responsible for a $100.00 processing fee , payable by check or money order to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
For renewals , the applicant must submit a $13.00 MONEY ORDER payable to Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) and $50.00 processing fee to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
Q: Do we have reciprocity with other states?
A: Colorado law (CRS 18-12-213) states that Colorado will recognize a valid permit issued in another state IF the permittee is 21 years of age or older AND the other state recognizes Colorado permits as valid in their state.
As of April 1, 2006 the followings states have reciprocity with Colorado.
| Alabama |
Missouri |
| Alaska |
Montana |
| Arizona |
New Hampshire |
| Delaware |
New Mexico |
| Florida |
North Carolina |
| Georgia |
North Dakota |
| Idaho |
Oklahoma |
| Indiana |
South Dakota |
| Kentucky |
Tennessee |
| Louisiana |
Texas |
| Michigan |
Utah |
| Mississippi |
Wyoming |
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For the most current list of states, log on to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation website at http://cbi.state.co.us .
Please call the State Patrol of any state not listed for current carry restrictions.
Q: What if I move?
A: A permit holder must notify the issuing Sheriff's Office within thirty (30) days of moving. Failure to do so is considered a Class 1 Petty Offense. Please download and complete the Lost permit/Change of Address form listed above or call the El Paso County Sheriff's Office at (719) 520-7249 to inform them of the change of address. At the time of notification, if the permit holder has moved within the state of Colorado, an updated permit with the new address will be issued to the permit holder.
Q: What happens if my permit is lost or stolen or damaged?
A: A permit holder must notify the issuing Sheriff's Office within three (3) days of loss, theft or destruction of a concealed handgun permit. Failure to do so is considered a Class 1 Petty Offense. Please download and complete the Lost permit/Change of Address form listed above or call the El Paso County Sheriff's Office at (719) 520-7249 to inform them. If necessary, at the time of notification, a replacement card will be issued.