Open Carry in New Mexico and Colorado

[dasmi]

I'll been open carrying as I drive through AZ, NM, and CO this week and next. I've carried in Arizona many times without trouble.
Are non-residents permitted to Open carry in NM and CO?
I'm aware that Denver prohibits open carry. Is Colorado Springs generally friendly to it?

Also, I believe I'll be staying a night in Gallup, NM. Does anyone have experience open carrying in that town?

 

[JerryM]

New Mexico is an "open carry" state by the state constitution.
I have had no experience around Gallup.


Best,
Jerry

 

[Standing Wolf]

Is Colorado Springs generally friendly to it?

I carry openly in Colorado Springs about a third of the time. Virtually no one ever notices.

 

[Bruxley]

Gallup is on the Navajo Indian reservation. The Navajo Nation, as well as all Indian reservations, have very strict gun and alcohol laws. Be sure and check before you carry on an Indian Reservation.

 

[dasmi]

Oh, that's good information, thanks!

 

[PTK]

Standing Wolf

Whereabouts in Colo Springs?

 

[The-Fly]

The only area in Colorado you MIGHT get hassled in is the greater Denver area where all the gun grabbing idiots live. Rest of the state, you'll be fine.

 

[dasmi]

The ladyfriend and I try to avoid Denver

 

[07Lway]

Gallup, NM is not part of The Navajo Reservation. New Mexico is an open carry state in most places, even if they boarder the reservation. I personally have no experiences with Gallup as I personally dislike the town. There is another town that boarders the reservation that is very open carry friendly and that is Farmington. Obviously this doesn't mean that Gallup is also gun friendly, but it does show that you shouldn't have any legal troubles. I would still check with the local laws to make sure there is not a city wide ban on open carry.

I personally think there are some places in Gallup that I would not visit with out some sort of protection, and open carry might have the added effect of limiting the number of peddlers and money solicitors that you have to deal with, which in my admitted limited experience with the town, is more then any other place I have been in the area (and as I grew up on the reservation, I feel I know the area quite well).

Good luck and I hope that you are able to see some sights around the area, as there are quite a few wonderful places in the four corners area of The US.

 

[sailortoo]

Ditto 07Lway - the thing with reservations, they all have their own law making capability, so each has to be treated seperately as to gun or other laws. Some are not a problem, others can be - that goes for Colorado, NM & AZ. NM in particular has reservations and "checker board" reservation areas that are a mix of state, federal & reservation land. LOTS of reservations! Driving through the rez is not a problem, only if you may go to off-road locations. I'll repeat 07Lway - lots of good stuff to see - Durango, Mesa Verde cliff dwellings (a must), new Four Corners site, Aztec Ruins, Canyon de Chelly (in AZ). Enjoy your trip.
sailortoo
Semper Paratus (also)

 

[Diamondback6]

I actually did some research on this myself before a Southwestern roadtrip, and the Navajo seem pretty cool with it, as long as you're in compliance with the state laws for the section of rez you're in and play it cool with them in return.

Had I been equipped for that trip, I would have written them a letter or email to ask for advice on how to proceed, though.

 

[DaveBeal]

Colorado has no state law specifically addressing open carry. I took an NRA Basic Pistol Class in a Denver suburb a few weeks ago. When the subject of open carry came up there, the instructor mentioned this Colorado state law:

18-9-106. Disorderly conduct.
(1) A person commits disorderly conduct if he or she intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly: ...
(f) Not being a peace officer, displays a deadly weapon, displays any article used or fashioned in a manner to cause a person to reasonably believe that the article is a deadly weapon, or represents verbally or otherwise that he or she is armed with a deadly weapon in a public place in a manner calculated to alarm.
(Emphasis added by poster, who is not an attorney.)​

 

[roscoe]

The Navajo Nation repects the AZ CCW permit.

 

[loop]

In New Mexico automobiles are considered real property. As such you can conceal your weapon within the vehicle without a concealed carry permit. It requires a search warrant for an officer to inspect the inside of the vehicle. Most NM police are pretty easy going about it as long as you tell them there is a weapon in the vehicle.

 

[SageMonkey]

In NM, do not take it into any establishment with a liquor license. This includes gas stations and grocery stores which sell beer, and many restaurants. There should be a sign warning that this is a felony.

Also, as far as I know there is no requirement to tell a LEO there is a weapon in your car, regardless of whether it is concealed. I have not heard of LEO's around where I live asking at a traffic stop. I have been told by a former cop that NM LEOs are trained to presume there is a weapon in all cars, and in some places that is not far from the truth.

 

[Travis Lee]

The law recently changed here.

It is now lawful to carry into a store which sells package liquor.

--Travis--

 

[mekender]

Colorado has no state law specifically addressing open carry. I took an NRA Basic Pistol Class in a Denver suburb a few weeks ago. When the subject of open carry came up there, the instructor mentioned this Colorado state law:

18-9-106. Disorderly conduct.
(1) A person commits disorderly conduct if he or she intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly: ...
(f) Not being a peace officer, displays a deadly weapon, displays any article used or fashioned in a manner to cause a person to reasonably believe that the article is a deadly weapon, or represents verbally or otherwise that he or she is armed with a deadly weapon in a public place in a manner calculated to alarm.
(Emphasis added by poster, who is not an attorney.)

boy that sounds familiar... hmmm, oh yeah, my lovely home state

Going Armed to the Terror of the Public

This is a common law offense (272 N.C. 535; 32 N.C. App 495).

A person guilty of this offense

(1) arms himself or herself with unusual and dangerous weapons (firearm)

(2) for the purpose of terrifying others

(3) and goes about on public highways

(4) in a manner to cause terror to others.

god i hate stupid laws