Denver Ordinance Requires Secure Storage for Handguns in Vehicles
In Denver, Colorado, it is illegal to store an unsecured handgun in a car. Handguns left in unattended vehicles must be placed in a locked container that is not visible from outside the vehicle, and the vehicle itself must be…
Denver, CO, July 24, 2026 —
Denver, Colorado, has an ordinance in place that mandates the secure storage of handguns left in vehicles. According to the law, it is illegal to store an unsecured handgun in a car within the city limits.
The ordinance stipulates that any handgun left in an unattended vehicle must be placed inside a locked container. This container must not be visible from the exterior of the vehicle. Furthermore, the vehicle itself must be locked when left unattended.
This regulation aims to enhance firearm safety and potentially reduce the risk of theft and unauthorized access to handguns. The specifics of the law require both the handgun’s container and the vehicle to be secured.
Story summarized from the original created by Cassis Tingley on coloradosun.com, see more information here.
