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Failure to report a lost or stolen firearm in Colorado

civil infractionCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Failure to report a lost or stolen firearm is a civil infraction under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-12-113. As a civil infraction, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Colorado sets for that offense class. Colorado sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by C.R.S. § 18-12-113.

What is the penalty for failure to report a lost or stolen firearm in Colorado?

Penalties for Failure to report a lost or stolen firearm
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Fineup to 100 usd (no statutory minimum) (civil matter, no jail; individual statutes may set a different fine)discretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-503

Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).

Common questions about failure to report a lost or stolen firearm in Colorado

Is failure to report a lost or stolen firearm a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Failure to report a lost or stolen firearm is a civil infraction in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-12-113.

What are the penalties for failure to report a lost or stolen firearm in Colorado?

As a civil infraction, failure to report a lost or stolen firearm carries a fine of up to $100 (no mandatory minimum) under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503.

Which Colorado statute covers failure to report a lost or stolen firearm?

Failure to report a lost or stolen firearm is governed by C.R.S. § 18-12-113 (Failure to report a lost or stolen firearm - exception).

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.