Aguila Blanca
Staff
If Colorado is like most other states, the AG works for the state and the state is his/her client. AGs typically do not issue interpretations to private citizens. But ... I suppose it can't hurt to try.
There is no provision that clearly prohibits the import of previously-possessed magazines into CO.18-12-302. Large-capacity magazines prohibited - penalties - exceptions.
(1) (a) except as otherwise provided in this section , on and after July 1, 2013, a person who sells, transfers, or possesses a large - capacity magazine commits a class 2 misdemeanor.
<Sections (1)(b) and (1)(c) omitted>
(2) (a) a person may possess a large - capacity magazine if he or she: (I) owns the large - capacity magazine on the effective date of this section; and (II) maintains continuous possession of the large - capacity magazine.
(b) If a person who is alleged to have violated subsection (1) of this section asserts that he or she is permitted to legally possess a large - capacity magazine pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection (2), the prosecution has the burden of proof to refute the assertion.
jetinteriorguy: said:I would just stash the high cap mags and use legal size mags when shooting. Who would know the difference if you kept them at home for SD. then some day when you move to a free state that respects your constitutional rights you'll still have them.
Other states with magazine capacity limits don't allow people who move into their states to bring assault weapons or high capacity magazines, why would Colorado be any different?
Chaim: said:...Certainly, there may be some used 15 rounders out there, and I don't know if any companies make aftermarket 15 round mags or not but you may get lucky...
It could be taken either way. I took it to mean that anyone who is at all interested in guns and shooting should investigate a state's gun laws and legal climate before considering relocating there. There are states that I absolutely would not accept a job in because of their gun laws.Targa said:I think what he was getting at is, shouldn't you familiarize yourself as a firearms owner with the local laws of the place that you are relocating to before you actually relocate. Thats how I took it anyway. I don't think he was suggesting forgoing a good job opportunity due to firearm restrictions.