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2013-03-20

HB13-1224: 15-round magazine limit signed

Colorado enacted a statewide restriction on magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds, with a grandfather clause for continuously possessed magazines.

2013-07-01

Magazine-capacity limit takes effect

The 15-round magazine restriction became enforceable under Colorado law.

2013-07-01

Universal background checks expand

Colorado expanded background-check requirements to most private firearm transfers.

2019-04-12

HB19-1177: Red flag orders signed

Colorado created extreme risk protection orders allowing courts to order firearm surrender under defined petition procedures.

2020-01-01

Red flag law takes effect

The ERPO process became available statewide, making it a live enforcement tool.

2020-06-29

Colorado Supreme Court upholds magazine limit

The state supreme court upheld Colorado's large-capacity magazine law against a state constitutional challenge.

2023-04-28

HB23-1219: Three-day waiting period signed

Colorado approved a mandatory waiting period before delivery of most purchased firearms.