[RemoW]

Can I have a gun, legally, in my truck while there.

Thanks,

Dan...

[Pilgrim]

I hope you understand when you ask for legal advice on this forum you get what you pay for.

Pilgrim

[chopinbloc]

packing.org (http://packing.org)
the definitive source for the protean gun laws of our great nation.
bear in mind that co is notorius for a patchwork of local laws that they feel supercede state and federal.

[hkOrion]

state law applies. Inside the city of Denver it's wacky land, liberal heaven.

Check out packing.org, and check out the bills that were passed recently (last year?) about pre-emption and shall-issue. also check out the Colorado Bureau of Investigations website for reciprocity.

IANAL, etc. - open carry is Legal in CO, outside of Denver. Car carry is legal, including carrying concealed INSIDE YOUR PERSONAL VEHICLE.

[Baba Louie]

Here is what the Durango City Code & Ordinances say about weapons... note the absence of any wording as to weapons in vehicles in this section. You might be cited under another section is you made a nuisance of yourself and the weapon was discovered by the LEO during your "interview" (i.e. 17-41 (4))

ARTICLE VIII.

OFFENSES RELATING TO WEAPONS

Sec. 17-116. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Firearm means any instrument used in the propulsion of shot, shell or bullets or other harmful objects by the action of gunpowder exploded within it, by the action of compressed air within it, or by the power of springs and includes what are commonly known as bb-guns, pellet guns, gas guns and paint ball guns.

Knife or knives means dagger, dirk, knife or stiletto with a blade over three and one-half (3 1/2) inches in length, or any other dangerous instrument capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing or tearing wounds, but does not include a hunting or fishing knife carried for sports use.

(Ord. No. O-2003-33, § 1, 10-21-03)

Sec. 17-117. Concealed weapons.

It shall be unlawful for any person to carry concealed upon their person any brass knuckles, firearm, revolver, pistol, dagger, stiletto or other deadly weapon, except as may be permitted by applicable state law.

(Ord. No. O-2003-33, § 1, 10-21-03)

Sec. 17-118. Discharge of firearms.

It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge firearms of any kind or description within the limits of the city; provided however, this prohibition shall not apply to police officers in the discharge of their duties.

(Ord. No. O-2003-33, § 1, 10-21-03)

Sec. 17-119. Exceptions; permits.

The city manager may, at any time, upon receipt of proper application, grant permits to shooting galleries, gun clubs and others for shooting in fixed localities and under specified rules. Such permits shall be in writing attested by the clerk conforming to such requirements as the city manager shall demand, and the permit thus issued shall be subject to revocation at any time by action of the city manager.

(Ord. No. O-2003-33, § 1, 10-21-03)

Sec. 17-120. Furnishing weapons and other articles to prisoners.

It shall be unlawful for any person to furnish, attempt to furnish, take into any jail, or to deliver or attempt to deliver to any prisoner confined in such jail, or in the custody of any officer, any weapon, tool, intoxicating liquors, drugs or other article without the consent of the officer in charge.

(Ord. No. O-2003-33, § 1, 10-21-03)

Taken from...
http://www.durangogov.org/citycode/ch017.htm

[Standing Wolf]

It's exceedingly difficult to imagine Durango passing a Denver-style exception to Colorado law, which recognizes the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms in our homes, on our property, and in our motor vehicles.

The Denver exception should have been struck down by the court at the first opportunity; the court, however, was in Denver.

[goste]

As a former Durango Co. native,(1968-1984) I can tell you, that the way the law was then, you could carry a gun in your car, BUT it can't be loaded. That was for pistol,or longgun. My brother lives in Bayfield, and he tells me the law is pretty much the same, now, as it was then.

I was pulled over by a warden, in 1980, I had a blackhawk .357, unloaded in the glovebox, and a lee-enfield unloaded in the back, and my friend got a ticket, for having a model 94, with rounds in the tube. :D :D

Durango suxxx!

[BozemanMT]

State law says that long guns (shotguns and rifles) must be unloaded in the car. Pistols however, can be loaded.
check out packing.org for all the details.