Legal consequence of carrying in private gun free zone

[bushmaster1313]

What Is the legal consequence of a permit holder carrying in a private gun free zone.

I realize this could vary from state to state and do nit want Ti debate the constitutionality or wisdom of such policies.

Info vis a vis Colorado would be the most interesting.

 

[Sam1911]

We've discussed this one a whole lot of times. It does vary from state to state. You'd have to check with www.handgunlaw.us to find out for sure in each state.

In the most common model, there are no legal consequences, except that one must leave immediately if asked to do so by the owner or his representative. To refuse to leave (just as in any other cases) is trespassing, and in some states "armed trespassing" is a more serious matter.

Let's close this, though as you are not looking for the ethical or Constitutional debate, here.

 

[Sam1911]

CO's page is here: http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/colorado.pdf

It says in part:

Do “No Gun Signs” Have the Force of Law?

“NO”

C.R.S. 18-4-201 As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Premises" means any real estate and all improvements erected thereon. (2) "Separate building" means each unit of a building consisting of two or more units separately secured or occupied.
www.handgunlaw.us 5

(3) A person "enters unlawfully" or "remains unlawfully" in or upon premises when the person is not licensed, invited, or otherwise privileged to do so. A person who, regardless of his or her intent, enters or remains in or upon premises that are at the time open to the public does so with license and privilege unless the person defies a lawful order not to enter or remain, personally communicated to him or her by the owner of the premises or some other authorized person....