Colorado statute
C.R.S. § 18-12-103 — Possession of a defaced firearm.
Current through 2025 Regular Session
Part of Part 1: FIREARMS AND WEAPONS - GENERAL, Colorado Revised Statutes.
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Full text of C.R.S. § 18-12-103
Statutory text current through the 2025 Regular Session. This is an officially sanctioned publication using the official text of the Colorado Revised Statutes; it is not the official statutes of the State of Colorado.
A person commits a class 1 misdemeanor if he knowingly and unlawfully possesses a firearm, the manufacturer's serial number of which, or other distinguishing number or identification mark, has been removed, defaced, altered, or destroyed, except by normal wear and tear.
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Questions this section answers
Is possession of a defaced firearm a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Possession of a defaced firearm is a class 1 misdemeanor in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-12-103.
Which Colorado statute covers possession of a defaced firearm?
Possession of a defaced firearm is governed by C.R.S. § 18-12-103 (Possession of a defaced firearm).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.