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Federal firearms license in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Federal firearms license” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.

What does “Federal firearms license” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Federal firearms license" means a license to import, manufacture, or deal in firearms issued pursuant to 18 U.S.C. sec. 923. (C.R.S. § 18-12-401)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.