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How to Sell a Gun in Colorado

A comprehensive guide

Selling a firearm in Colorado requires meticulous attention to legal nuances. This detailed guide offers a thorough exploration of Colorado's firearm laws, equipping you with essential knowledge for a lawful and efficient sale. It delves into the complexities of state regulations, ensuring you are fully prepared for a compliant and smooth firearm transaction within Colorado.

Options for Selling a Gun in Colorado

There are numerous options available when considering the sale of firearms in the state of Colorado.

Sell your gun to WeBuyGuns.com

Sell to WeBuyGuns.com

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Sell your gun to a local dealer

Sell to a Local Dealer

Licensed dealers can handle all aspects of the sale, ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws.

Sell your gun through a private collection

Sell Through a Private Transaction

Direct sales to another individual are permitted, but come with specific legal responsibilities, both for the state of Colorado and federally.

State Laws for Selling a Gun in Colorado

Colorado has complex legislation pertaining to gun sales and transfers when compared with other states, details can be found at the following resources:

Colorado ID Requirements

Identification Requirements

Colorado requires a background check for almost all firearm transfers between private parties which would include proof of identification.

CBI-IC-5 requires that transferors identify transferees with a valid government issued photo identification and shall verify the name, date of birth, and address given by the transferee. Additional documents may be required to establish residency.

Colorado Waiting Periods

Waiting Periods

Colorado has a three-day waiting period for gun sales. The law, HB23-1219, went into effect on October 1, 2023.

The waiting period does not apply to the sale of an antique firearm or a curio or relic; the sale of a firearm by a person serving in the armed forces who will be deployed outside of the United States within the next 30 days to any family member; or a firearm transfer for which a background check is not required pursuant to state or federal law.

Age Requirements in Colorado

Age requirements

According to CRS 18-12-108.5, a person between the age of 18-20 may legally possess a handgun and one could be transferred to them as a bona fide gift from an immediate family member.

As of August 7, 2023, the minimum age to purchase a firearm in Colorado is 21 years old. A new law, Senate Bill 169, also makes it illegal to sell a gun to anyone under 21. However, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the law, meaning that people 18 and older can still buy all firearms in Colorado.

Background Checks in Colorado

Background Checks in Private Sales

Colorado requires a background check for almost all firearm transfers between private parties. This includes private sales of firearms, and transfers between unlicensed sellers, who are not federally licensed dealers. More information can be found in HB 13-1229.

Ineligible Persons in Colorado

Ineligible Persons

Colorado law also prohibits the purchase of firearms by people who are prohibited from possessing them. These include:

  • Convicted felons
  • People convicted of domestic violence
  • People convicted of any crime carrying a prison term of more than 1 year
  • Subjects of a protective order that prohibits possession of a firearm
  • Fugitives from justice

Colorado Residents Must Follow Federal Laws for Private Transactions

Federal law requires that the buyer of a firearm must be legally eligible to own a gun.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) provides guidelines for these transactions.

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Selling Your Gun — Our Process

The first step is to create an account.

From there you can individually submit the firearms in your collection. This process includes answering a few short questions about each firearm in your collection and uploading a couple photos. We will send you an official offer on your firearms within 24 business hours. You will then have two weeks to decide if our offers are right for you! If you accept our offers, webuyguns.com will provide you with a series of pre-paid shipping labels, which you can use to ship us your gun collection. Once received, we will notify you that you're ready for payment. We will then send you a paper check or ACH direct deposit (your choice). The entire process can take about a week from start to finish. Imagine having your entire collection sold and cash in hand in a week!

Sell Your Handgun Step 1
Tell Us About Your Gun
Fill out a short form and upload a few photos to help us identify your firearms and their condition. We will be in touch with you throughout the entire process.
Sell Your Handgun Step 2
We Verify the Make & Models of All Firearms
We review your information and images to assess the condition of your firearms and determine a fair market value.
Sell Your Handgun Step 3
We Make You an Offer
We will present you with an offer for sale. If you accept the offer, we will provide you with a shipping label and we pay for shipping!
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is this legal?

    Yes. We are a federally licensed firearms dealer located in the state of Indiana. You, the seller, are covered under our license just as you would be if you walked into our store. There are no laws preventing you from selling your firearm to us.

  • How long are offers good for?

    Offers are valid for 14 days.

  • Can I sell multiple firearms?

    Absolutely! Once firearm information has been submitted, you will have the ability to submit additional firearms for review and offers. These firearms will be viewable from your user panel, which you access from your initial offer email.

  • How do I get paid?

    We will either send you a check, or we will issue the funds via a secure ACH direct deposit. During the offer approval process, you will tell us which method of payment you prefer.

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