Colorado criminal charge
Enforcement of large-capacity magazine ban by regulating the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, and purchase of specified semiautomatic firearms in Colorado
Enforcement of large-capacity magazine ban by regulating the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, and purchase of specified semiautomatic firearms is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-12-116. Its classification is not fixed: Colorado assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by C.R.S. § 18-12-116.
What is the penalty for enforcement of large-capacity magazine ban by regulating the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, and purchase of specified semiautomatic firearms in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 120 days (no statutory minimum) (Unlawful manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, or purchase of a specified semiautomatic firearm — first offense — Applies to a first violation of the prohibition in subsection (2) against knowingly manufacturing, distributing, transferring, selling, or purchasing a specified semiautomatic firearm.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to 750 usd (no statutory minimum) (Unlawful manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, or purchase of a specified semiautomatic firearm — first offense — Applies to a first violation of the prohibition in subsection (2) against knowingly manufacturing, distributing, transferring, selling, or purchasing a specified semiautomatic firearm.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Jail / prison | 12 months to 18 months (Unlawful manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, or purchase of a specified semiautomatic firearm — second or subsequent offense — Applies when a person commits a second or subsequent violation of subsection (2)'s prohibition on manufacturing, distributing, transferring, selling, or purchasing a specified semiautomatic firearm.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Unlawful manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, or purchase of a specified semiautomatic firearm — second or subsequent offense — Applies when a person commits a second or subsequent violation of subsection (2)'s prohibition on manufacturing, distributing, transferring, selling, or purchasing a specified semiautomatic firearm.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Unlawful manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, or purchase of a specified semiautomatic firearm — second or subsequent offense — Applies when a person commits a second or subsequent violation of subsection (2)'s prohibition on manufacturing, distributing, transferring, selling, or purchasing a specified semiautomatic firearm.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).
How is enforcement of large-capacity magazine ban by regulating the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, and purchase of specified semiautomatic firearms classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, or purchase of a specified semiautomatic firearm — first offense | class 2 misdemeanor | Applies to a first violation of the prohibition in subsection (2) against knowingly manufacturing, distributing, transferring, selling, or purchasing a specified semiautomatic firearm. | 18-12-116(4)(b) |
| Unlawful manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, or purchase of a specified semiautomatic firearm — second or subsequent offense | class 6 felony | Applies when a person commits a second or subsequent violation of subsection (2)'s prohibition on manufacturing, distributing, transferring, selling, or purchasing a specified semiautomatic firearm. | 18-12-116(4)(b) |
Common questions about enforcement of large-capacity magazine ban by regulating the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, and purchase of specified semiautomatic firearms in Colorado
Is enforcement of large-capacity magazine ban by regulating the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, and purchase of specified semiautomatic firearms a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: enforcement of large-capacity magazine ban by regulating the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, and purchase of specified semiautomatic firearms ranges from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-12-116.
Unlawful manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, or purchase of a specified semiautomatic firearm — first offense: class 2 misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-12-116(4)(b)) · Unlawful manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, or purchase of a specified semiautomatic firearm — second or subsequent offense: class 6 felony (C.R.S. § 18-12-116(4)(b))
What are the penalties for enforcement of large-capacity magazine ban by regulating the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, and purchase of specified semiautomatic firearms in Colorado?
Penalties for enforcement of large-capacity magazine ban by regulating the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, and purchase of specified semiautomatic firearms in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a class 2 misdemeanor up to a class 6 felony — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 and C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers enforcement of large-capacity magazine ban by regulating the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, and purchase of specified semiautomatic firearms?
Enforcement of large-capacity magazine ban by regulating the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, and purchase of specified semiautomatic firearms is governed by C.R.S. § 18-12-116 (Enforcement of large-capacity magazine ban by regulating the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, and purchase of specified semiautomatic firearms - penalties - definitions).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.