Concealed Handgun Permits
Information about applying for, renewing, or checking the status of your concealed handgun permit in Jefferson County.
New CHP Application
First-time applicants for a concealed handgun permit in Colorado, or applicants whose permits are expired past 182 days, or whose permits have been denied or revoked.
Requirements:
- Valid Colorado driver's license/ID
- Proof of Jefferson County residency
- 10 years of address history
- Training documentation pursuant to C.R.S. § 18-12-203(1)(h)
- Current photo of yourself
Fee: $152.50
Processing: Up to 90 days
Further details on application requirements can be found on the application website.
Renewal CHP Application
Renew your existing Colorado permit before it expires. Begin renewal up to 120 days before expiration.
Requirements:
- Valid Colorado driver's license/ID
- Proof of Jefferson County residency
- 10 years of address history
- Training documentation pursuant to C.R.S. § 18-12-211(3)
- Copy of current permit
- Current photo of yourself
Fee: $63.00
Processing: Up to 90 days
Late Renewal
If your permit has expired, you may renew within 182 days of expiration for a fee of $78.00.
Further details on application requirements can be found on the application website.
CHP Address Change Application
Update the address on your existing Jefferson County concealed handgun permit.
Requirements:
- Valid Colorado driver's license/ID
- Proof of new Colorado residency
- Copy of current permit (cannot be expired; must be issued from Jefferson County)
- Current photo of yourself
Fee: No charge
This application can be combined with the Name Change Application.
Further details on application requirements can be found on the application website.
CHP Name Change Application
Update the name on your existing Jefferson County concealed handgun permit.
Requirements:
- Valid Colorado driver's license/ID
- Proof of Colorado residency
- Copy of current permit
- Current photo of yourself
- Proof of new legal name (driver's license, marriage certificate, or court order)
Fee: No charge
This application can be combined with the Address Change Application.
Further details on application requirements can be found on the application website.
CHP Lost/Stolen/Destroyed Application
Replace a lost, stolen, or destroyed Jefferson County concealed handgun permit.
Requirements:
- Valid Colorado driver's license/ID
- Proof of Colorado residency
- Notarized affidavit (link is on the application)
- Current photo of yourself
Fee: $15.00
Further details on application requirements can be found on the application website.
Training Requirements
Documentation accepted to demonstrate handgun competence under Colorado law.
Each statute provision below lists an accepted form of documentation. Items marked JCSO Agency Requirement indicate Jefferson County Sheriff's Office implementation requirements that are not specified in the statute.
(h) Demonstrates competence with a handgun by submitting:
(I) Evidence of experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competitions, current military service, or current certification as a peace officer pursuant to article 2.5 of title 16;
JCSO Agency Requirements
- Shooting competitions: Two or more documented competitions within 1 year of application; must demonstrate 70% score or higher
- Active military: Provide active military ID and documentation of competency with a handgun
- Peace officer: Provide a valid Colorado law enforcement officer ID
(II) Evidence that, at the time the application is submitted, the applicant is a certified instructor;
JCSO Agency Requirement
Applicant must provide a valid instructor certification card.
(III) Proof of honorable discharge from a branch of the United States armed forces within the three years preceding submittal of the application;
(IV) Proof of honorable discharge from a branch of the United States armed forces that reflects pistol qualifications obtained within the ten years preceding submittal of the application;
(V) A certificate showing retirement from a Colorado law enforcement agency that reflects pistol qualifications obtained within the ten years preceding submittal of the application; or
JCSO Agency Requirement
Applicant must provide a retired Colorado law enforcement officer ID or badge along with a letter or certificate from the retiring agency.
(VI) A training certificate from a concealed handgun training class obtained within the one year preceding submittal of the application. The applicant shall submit the original training certificate that includes the printed name and original signature of the verified instructor. To the extent permitted by section 18-12-202.5, in obtaining a training certificate from a concealed handgun training class, the applicant has discretion in selecting which concealed handgun training class to complete.
(3) A permittee seeking renewal pursuant to this section may demonstrate competence with a handgun by submitting:
(a) Evidence of demonstrating competence with firearms through participation in organized shooting competitions, current military service, or current certification as a peace officer pursuant to article 2.5 of title 16;
JCSO Agency Requirements
- Shooting competitions: Two or more documented competitions within 1 year of application; must demonstrate 70% score or higher
- Active military: Provide active military ID and documentation of competency with a handgun
- Peace officer: Provide a valid Colorado law enforcement officer ID
(b) Evidence that, at the time the application is submitted, the applicant is a verified instructor;
JCSO Agency Requirement
Applicant must provide a valid instructor certification card.
(c) Proof of honorable discharge from a branch of the United States armed forces that reflects pistol qualifications obtained within the ten years preceding submittal of the renewal form;
(d) A certificate showing retirement from a Colorado law enforcement agency that reflects pistol qualifications obtained within the ten years preceding submittal of the renewal form; or
JCSO Agency Requirement
Applicant must provide a retired Colorado law enforcement officer ID or badge along with a letter or certificate from the retiring agency.
(e) A training certificate that includes the original signature of the class instructor from a concealed handgun training class or a refresher class, described in section 18-12-202.5, obtained within six months prior to submitting a renewal form.
Verified Instructor Certificate Required — Effective July 1, 2025
All new and renewal CHP applicants must provide a training certificate from a verified instructor if they cannot demonstrate competence with a handgun through other documentation pursuant to C.R.S. § 18-12-203(1)(h) (new applicants) or C.R.S. § 18-12-211(3) (renewal applicants). Out-of-state training certificates are not accepted.
How to Apply
All applications and payments are submitted electronically through Permitium, Jefferson County's online permitting system. Incomplete applications are not accepted.
A copy of your original training certificate is required at the time of application. Fingerprint scheduling is completed through the online application.
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Concealed Handgun Permits
Effective January 2, 2025
Verified Firearms Instructor
All fees are non-refundable.
Important Information
Carry Restrictions
Colorado law prohibits carrying concealed handguns in certain locations even with a valid permit:
- • K-12 schools and school grounds
- • Public buildings with security screening
- • Private property where prohibited by owner
- • Federal facilities
Reciprocity
Colorado CHP permits are recognized in many other states. Check reciprocity before traveling.
Check State ReciprocityPermit Duration
CHP permits are valid for 5 years from the date of issuance. You can begin the renewal process up to 120 days before your permit expires.
Training Certificate
Your original handgun competency training certificate must have been issued within 1 year preceding your application date for new applications, and within 6 months for renewal applicants.
Jurisdiction
You must submit your CHP application to the sheriff's office in the county where you reside, own property, or own a business.
For Colorado concealed handgun statutes and reciprocity, visit the CBI Firearms Unit.
Federal Permit / LEOSA Qualification
HR-218 qualification services for retired and separated law enforcement officers.
Policy Update — April 2019
After reviewing the applicable Federal Statutes, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has ceased the practice of issuing permits in order to comply with Federal Law. The law specifies that an honorably separated Law Enforcement Officer needs only to carry retirement/separation credentials issued by the agency he or she separated from, and proof of handgun qualification within the previous one-year period to carry a concealed handgun.
Mandatory Requirements
The following items are mandatory and must be accomplished prior to qualifying on the JCSO firearms range:
- Current resident of Jefferson County (exception: retired/separated from JCSO)
- Valid Colorado driver's license
- Original photo identification issued by the agency you retired/separated from as a law enforcement officer
- Agree to execute a Release of Liability for Firearms Qualification (provided at qualification)
- Provide your own handgun(s) and lead-free (frangible) ammunition in original factory containers — reloaded ammunition is strictly prohibited
Ammunition note: All ammunition used in the JCSO indoor firearms range must be frangible / lead free due to ventilation, clean-up, and hazmat concerns. Ammunition must be store-purchased in its original factory container.
Appointments are scheduled online via Bookeo.
- Retired or separated in good standing with at least 10 years of service Law Enforcement Officers from JCSO
- Any other retired/separated Law Enforcement Officers living in Jefferson County
Eligible officers can schedule a time for their annual HR-218 qualification at the JCSO indoor range. Upon qualification, you will be provided a firearms qualification card completed by the Firearms Instructor.
Qualifying with one semi-automatic handgun covers all semi-automatics. The same applies for revolvers. You must qualify with the same type of firearm(s) you plan to carry concealed.
The only documents a retired/separated LE officer is required to carry under HR-218:
- Retired ID / Separated ID card
- Proof of qualification in the last 12 months
If you are honorably separated from a Colorado Law Enforcement agency, C.R.S. 24-33.5-112 mandates issuance of retirement credentials to retirees in good standing.
If you separated from an out-of-state agency, you need to obtain "good standing" credentials from your former agency to be covered by HR-218.
H.R.218 — The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) overrides state and local laws, but not other Federal laws such as the Gun-Free School Zone Act of 1995, which prohibits carrying a firearm within 1,000 feet of any elementary or secondary school. LEOSA qualified individuals must continue to obey Federal laws and agency policies that restrict the carrying of concealed firearms in certain Federal buildings and lands.
State Laws Not Overridden by LEOSA
Two types of state laws are not overridden by the Federal law:
- Laws that permit private persons or entities to prohibit or restrict the possession of concealed firearms on their property
- Laws that prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms on any state or local government property, installation, building, base, or park
This does not mean that LEOSA qualified persons are prohibited from carrying in such areas, but that they must obey whatever state laws apply on those two points.
Become a Verified Instructor
Instructor Verification Requirements
Per C.R.S. § 18-12-202.7
Instructors seeking verification with Jefferson County must submit an online application and upload the following documentation:
- Valid Colorado driver's license or ID
- Current Colorado concealed handgun permit
- Proof of instructor certification from an approved organization per C.R.S. § 18-12-202.7(2)(b)
- Course curriculum for concealed handgun training classes
- Course curriculum for renewal refresher classes (if offered)
- "Instructor certification of compliance with Statutory Instruction Requirements" form
- Copies of training certificates that will be issued
New application fee: $100.00
Renewal fee: $50.00
Instructor verification standards are established by House Bill 24-1174.
Pursuant to C.R.S. 18-12-202.7(4)(a), a sheriff shall revoke a verification if the verified instructor ceases to meet the requirements.
Find a Verified Instructor
The following instructors are verified by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office to provide concealed handgun permit training.
Robert Adams
Verified Nov 7, 2025 · Expires Nov 5, 2035
David Bair
Verified Dec 5, 2025 · Expires Dec 3, 2035
Matthew Beck
Rocky Mountain Ready LLC
Verified Mar 13, 2026 · Expires Mar 10, 2036
Gianluigi Bellavite
Silver Bullet Shooting Range
Verified May 16, 2025 · Expires May 14, 2035
Jerry Benallo
Verified Oct 7, 2025 · Expires Oct 5, 2035
Mark Block
Verified Mar 13, 2026 · Expires Mar 10, 2036
Eric Bozich
Verified Sep 19, 2025 · Expires Sep 17, 2035
Jose Castaneda-Martinez
BluCore Shooting Center
Verified May 16, 2025 · Expires May 14, 2035
Cynthia Coker
Bristlecone Shooting Center
Verified Apr 3, 2025 · Expires Apr 1, 2035
Filipp Dedogryuk
Bristlecone Shooting Center
Verified Apr 3, 2025 · Expires Apr 1, 2035
Alfred DeAndrea
Centurio Training and Consulting LLC
Verified Apr 6, 2026 · Expires Apr 3, 2036
John Eagleton
Eagles Nest Armory
Verified Apr 30, 2025 · Expires Apr 28, 2035
Travis Gilliland
Bristlecone Shooting Center
Verified Apr 7, 2025 · Expires Apr 5, 2035
John Gonsalves
The Gallery Range
Verified Apr 7, 2025 · Expires Apr 5, 2035
Robert Gowey
Professional Firearm Training
Verified May 23, 2025 · Expires May 21, 2035
Christopher Grundy
Silver Bullet Shooting Range
Verified Jun 5, 2025 · Expires Jun 3, 2035
Stephen Harpham
Bristlecone Shooting Center
Verified Apr 3, 2025 · Expires Apr 1, 2035
Stephen Hartel
The Gallery Range (Lakewood)
Verified Apr 24, 2025 · Expires Apr 22, 2035
Adam Hayes
Mettlearms.com
Verified Apr 6, 2026 · Expires Apr 3, 2036
John Hines
144.1 Training LLC
Verified Jul 16, 2025 · Expires Jul 14, 2035
Robert Hitchcock
BluCore Shooting Center
Verified May 23, 2025 · Expires May 21, 2035
Clarence Hollimon
Silver Bullet Shooting Range
Verified Aug 5, 2025 · Expires Aug 3, 2035
George Hunt
The Gallery Range
Verified Apr 16, 2025 · Expires Apr 14, 2035
Hatuey Laraque-Two Elk
Core Defense Group
Verified Jul 9, 2025 · Expires Jul 7, 2035
Verified Mar 13, 2026 · Expires Mar 10, 2036
Stephen MacGregor
Bristlecone Shooting Center
Verified Apr 3, 2025 · Expires Apr 1, 2035
Samantha McAulay
Bristlecone Shooting Center
Verified Apr 16, 2025 · Expires Apr 14, 2035
Kevin McClung
Blue Dog Armory
Verified Apr 7, 2025 · Expires Apr 5, 2035
George Mumma
White Knight Training & Consulting
Verified Apr 7, 2025 · Expires Apr 5, 2035
Michael Pope
Colorado Shooting & Tactical, LLC
Verified Jun 5, 2025 · Expires Jun 3, 2035
James Robie
Verified Mar 13, 2026 · Expires Mar 10, 2036
Phillip Robinson
Silver Bullet Shooting Range
Verified Sep 19, 2025 · Expires Sep 17, 2035
Matthew Rossi
Element H Academy
Verified Oct 7, 2025 · Expires Oct 5, 2035
Kelley Sands
Badger Tactical Firearms Training
Verified May 1, 2026 · Expires Apr 28, 2036
Michael (Andy) Smith
Action Response Training
Verified Mar 13, 2026 · Expires Mar 10, 2036
Barry Tagart
Verified Jul 10, 2025 · Expires Jul 8, 2035
Jeffery (Jeff) Tarr
Citizen 1 Firearm Training
Verified Jun 6, 2025 · Expires Jun 4, 2035
Verified Apr 21, 2026 · Expires Apr 18, 2036
Michael Turnbull
Bullzeye Firearms Training
Verified May 16, 2025 · Expires May 14, 2035
David Watson
Verified Dec 5, 2025 · Expires Dec 3, 2035
Kyle Wille
LT Arms
Verified Apr 16, 2025 · Expires Apr 14, 2035
David Williams
SamaCorps Tactical
Verified May 16, 2025 · Expires May 14, 2035
Records Unit Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (excluding county holidays)
By appointment only
Contact
Phone: (303) 271-5542
Fax: (303) 271-5552
Email: chprecords@jeffco.us
Address:
200 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80401