Colorado criminal charge
Large-capacity magazines prohibited in Colorado
Large-capacity magazines prohibited is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-12-302. 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. § 18-12-302.
What is the penalty for large-capacity magazines prohibited in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (no statutory minimum) (Large-capacity magazine sale, transfer, or possession — A person sells, transfers, or possesses a large-capacity magazine, except as otherwise provided in this section.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to 1000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Large-capacity magazine sale, transfer, or possession — A person sells, transfers, or possesses a large-capacity magazine, except as otherwise provided in this section.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Jail / prison | 12 months to 18 months (Large-capacity magazine possession during felony or crime of violence — A person violates subsection (1) by possessing a large-capacity magazine during the commission of a felony or any crime of violence.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Large-capacity magazine possession during felony or crime of violence — A person violates subsection (1) by possessing a large-capacity magazine during the commission of a felony or any crime of violence.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Large-capacity magazine possession during felony or crime of violence — A person violates subsection (1) by possessing a large-capacity magazine during the commission of a felony or any crime of violence.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).
How is large-capacity magazines prohibited classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large-capacity magazine sale, transfer, or possession | class 1 misdemeanor | A person sells, transfers, or possesses a large-capacity magazine, except as otherwise provided in this section. | 18-12-302(1)(a) |
| Large-capacity magazine possession during felony or crime of violence | class 6 felony | A person violates subsection (1) by possessing a large-capacity magazine during the commission of a felony or any crime of violence. | 18-12-302(1)(c) |
Common questions about large-capacity magazines prohibited in Colorado
Is large-capacity magazines prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: large-capacity magazines prohibited ranges from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-12-302.
Large-capacity magazine sale, transfer, or possession: class 1 misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-12-302(1)(a)) · Large-capacity magazine possession during felony or crime of violence: class 6 felony (C.R.S. § 18-12-302(1)(c))
What are the penalties for large-capacity magazines prohibited in Colorado?
Penalties for large-capacity magazines prohibited in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a class 1 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 large-capacity magazines prohibited?
Large-capacity magazines prohibited is governed by C.R.S. § 18-12-302 (Large-capacity magazines prohibited - penalties - exceptions).
Legal terms used in this law
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.