Article II. Bill of Rights

Article II, Section 13. Right to bear arms

Constitution of the State of Colorado

Official text

The right of no person to keep and bear arms in defense of his home, person and property, or in aid of the civil power when thereto legally summoned, shall be called in question; but nothing herein contained shall be construed to justify the practice of carrying concealed weapons.

Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 30.

Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)

In plain English

Every person has the right to keep and bear arms in defense of home, person and property, or in aid of the civil power when legally called on. The section adds that it does not justify carrying concealed weapons.

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