Concealed Handgun Permits

Concealed Handgun Permits & Training Changes (HB24-1174)

Colorado Legislation passed a new bill, which will affect those seeking a new Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP), and those renewing their current CHP permits. 

Effective July 1, 2025, Colorado House Bill 24-1174 requires that all renewal and new applicants applying for a Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit must present a Firearms training certificate obtained by a Verified Concealed Handgun Permit Instructor approved by a Colorado Sheriff’s Office as described in C.R.S 18-12-202.5.

  • A list of “Verified Instructors” for Fremont County is available by clicking the link below.
  • All Sheriff’s Office’s within the state of Colorado have a list of “Verified Instructors” on their county website which will also be accepted in Fremont County.
  • Out-of-state training certificates will NOT be accepted

General Information

  • All new and renewal CHP applications are required to be submitted electronically.
  • Applications are submitted online using a third-party provider called “Permitium.”
  • Once your online application is complete, you will be directed to submit your payment and schedule an in-person appointment to complete your application.

How to apply for your Concealed Handgun Permit

Verified Instructor List

Name Change, Address Change, Lost/Stolen/Destroyed replacement permit

How to apply for the Verified CHP Firearms Instructor Program

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to provide you with the following information regarding our Verified Firearms Instructor Program. Our program complies with HB24-1174 and Colorado Revised Statutes 18-12-201 through 18-12-207.

    Colorado State CHP Statute and Reciprocity Information can be found here

     If you have additional questions, please contact the CHP Coordinator at 719-276-5524.


     

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