Applications can be picked up at the Sheriff's Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m. We do not process CCW applications after 3:30 p.m.
Applicants need to carefully read the application. You must print in ink or type and complete in full. If the application is not filled out completely, it cannot be processed. Applications must be signed in the presence of the county sheriff or their designee. We will notarize your application.
YOU MUST MEET THE CRITERIA TO BE ELIGIBLE:
- A legal resident of the state of Colorado.
- Twenty one years of age. (18 for a temporary emergency permit).
- A member of the Armed Forces and is stationed pursuant to permanent duty station.
- Not ineligible to possess a firearm pursuant to section 18-12-108 or Federal law.
- Not been convicted of perjury under CRS 18-8-503.
- Do not chronically and habitually use alcoholic beverages to the extent that normal faculties are impaired.
- An unlawful user of or addicted to controlled substance as defined in section 18-18-102(5).
You will be ineligible if you are subject to:
- A restraining order or temporary restraining order that is in effect at the time the application is submitted.
- Having a permanent restraining order issued.
- An outstanding warrant arrest.
- Adjudicated mentally defective or has been committed to a mental institution.
FIREARMS TRAINING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED:
You must show evidence that you have attended a firearms training course; the following will be accepted:
- Law enforcement firearms training safety course.
- Firearms training school that is taught by a certified instructor within ten years of your application being submitted.
- A certified firearms instructor.
- Evidence of honorable discharge from a branch of the United States armed forces within three years (DD214 form) .
- Proof of honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces proceeding ten years of your application that reflects you were marksman, weapons instructor or had recognized pistol qualifications.
- A training certificate from "handgun training class" obtained within ten years proceeding submittal of your application. (The certificate must be the original or photocopy with the original signature of the class instructor).
You may contact your local gun shops or look in the yellow pages for information on firearms training classes.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT HUNTER SAFETY CARDS.
NEW APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE:
- Completed, unsigned application.
- A valid Colorado driver's license or Military photo identification.
- Proof of firearms course with document signed by certified instructor.
- A $100.00 fee payable to the Fremont County Sheriff's office. We do not accept credit cards.
- A cashier's check or money order for $52.50 made payable to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
We will take your photograph and fingerprints when you submit your application.
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE:
- Completed, unsigned application.
- A valid Colorado driver's license.
- $25.00 cash or check for renewal fee.
- A cashier's check or money order for $13.00 made payable to CBI for those not needing fingerprints. For those needing to submit fingerprints, a cashiers check or money for $52.50 made payable to CBI. Call us beforehand to see if CBI requests a set of prints for renewal.
There will be a $15.00 late fee for any permit 30 days or more expired. If the permit is not renewed within six months after its expiration date, the permit will be deemed permanently expired. A person whose permit has permanently expired may reapply for a permit by submitting a new application with proof of training and the required fees for a new applicant.
For more information on conceal weapons you may visit the Colorado Bureau of Investigation website. The packet with the application will provide you with additional information. You may also call the Sheriff's Office at 719-276-5555.