Firearm Transfer in Colorado

[ShtrRdy]

I wanted to share an experience I had recently while trying to follow the new law regarding tranferring a firearm in Colorado.

I was selling a rifle, and had it listed several places both online and in a newsletter. While waiting for a buyer who had the cash, I called a gun store that I usually use to buy firearm supplies from. He said that for the individual transfers that he has to charge $25 to enter it into his books and $10 for the background check fee. Okay, that seemed reasonable. When a buyer was located, we went to this store and the following took place. There was a charge of $25 to enter the information about the seller, a charge of $25 to enter the information about the buyer, and $10 for the background check. The gun store also said they had to keep the gun overnight.

So if you're planning on selling a firearm in CO, shop around for a place to perform the necessary transfer steps. I suspect you can find a place to do it for less than $60.

 

[Direct Assault]

Transfer of what? Just ownership? Background checks are not required for private sales. Maybe I'm missing something but why not take his money and hand him a gun. If its something special I understand the hassle but otherwise the gun shop just made an easy $60

 

[BgBmBoo]

Looks like you need to get current on your state laws Direct Assault. Here is what the OP is referring to:

SUMMARY OF COLORADO'S NEW GUN CONTROL LAWS

By: Michael Csere, Legislative Fellow

You asked for a summary of Colorado's new gun control laws regarding background checks and large-capacity ammunition magazines.

SUMMARY

Colorado recently passed three new gun control laws. House Bill 13-1229 requires (1) universal background checks pursuant to the transfer of firearms, including private transfers, with several exceptions; (2) new mental health reporting; and (3) a judicial appeals process for individuals restricted from acquiring or possessing firearms. This law took effect upon passage, although the background check requirement does not begin until July 1, 2013.

House Bill 13-1228 requires the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (Bureau) to recoup the cost of performing an instant criminal background check by charging a background check fee. It also specifies how the state may establish the fee and handle and use revenue from it. It took effect upon passage.

Lastly, House Bill 13-1224 prohibits the sale, transfer, or possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines (more than 15 rounds), with certain exceptions. And it requires identification markings on all large-capacity magazines manufactured in Colorado after July 1, 2013, which is when the law takes effect.

UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS (HB 13-1229)

Background Check Requirement

Under the new law, before any person who is not a licensed gun dealer transfers possession of a firearm, he or she must arrange for a licensed dealer to obtain the required background check. In obtaining the background check, the dealer must follow all procedures that it would follow were it transferring the firearm in a retail transaction, including recording the transfer, retaining the records, and complying with all state and federal laws. The dealer must provide a copy of the background check results and the Bureau's approval or disapproval to the transferor and intended transferee, and may charge a fee of up to $10.

A prospective transferee may not accept possession of the firearm until after the transferor has obtained the Bureau's approval, nor may he or she knowingly provide false information to the transferor or licensed gun dealer for the purpose of acquiring a firearm. Bureau approval of a firearm transaction is valid for 30 calendar days. A person who transfers a firearm in violation of the law may be held jointly and severally liable for any civil damages caused by the transferee's subsequent use of the firearm.

 

[oinco]

As a heads up, I have had several persons I believe to be "shills" commit to buying firearms listed for sale locally in CO, that when I suggest a couple places to use for the CBI/transfer- disappear entirely. Be careful out there...who knows if it is just someone who doesn't know or if it is one of Bloombergs' minions looking for a cover story and a head to put on a stick.

 

[Direct Assault]

I stand corrected. Thank you. I guess its good I haven't bought a gun from anyone lately ha ha!

 

[AK264]

$60 is awfully steep. Doesnt the gal that does transfers and nothing else at the Tanner gunshows charge $15? Diferentiating the service inbetween "entering it into the books" and doing the transfer is fair enough since the law specified transfers must be done for $10 and I dont expect any dealer to transfer for $10 BUT If thats where we are going it should be $10 per entry for a total cost of $30 . What you described is Flim flam worthy of a car lot on the bad side of town. We do transfers for $1 but the [cough] data entry fee {cough} is one MEEEEEELION dollars. Jax was charging $35 for transfers prior to these BS laws maybe they still are. If there is a gun show handy perhaps the best bet is to do the transaction there first thing in the AM before the system bogs down, where low cost transfer is efficient and they welcome your transfer fee$. They have a good system in place at Tanner. I dont know why the gun had to be held overnight, as soon as the background check comes back clean and the license holder has the confirmation number the transfer should be good to go. I saw an advertisment that a large retailer is opening a magazine sales retail shop just across the Wyoming border, next to the fireworks stands. Pretty bizaare. I have other adjectives to describe it also.

 

[ShtrRdy]

Background Check Requirement

Under the new law, before any person who is not a licensed gun dealer transfers possession of a firearm, he or she must arrange for a licensed dealer to obtain the required background check. In obtaining the background check, the dealer must follow all procedures that it would follow were it transferring the firearm in a retail transaction, including recording the transfer, retaining the records, and complying with all state and federal laws. The dealer must provide a copy of the background check results and the Bureau's approval or disapproval to the transferor and intended transferee, and may charge a fee of up to $10.

A prospective transferee may not accept possession of the firearm until after the transferor has obtained the Bureau's approval, nor may he or she knowingly provide false information to the transferor or licensed gun dealer for the purpose of acquiring a firearm. Bureau approval of a firearm transaction is valid for 30 calendar days. A person who transfers a firearm in violation of the law may be held jointly and severally liable for any civil damages caused by the transferee's subsequent use of the firearm.

I'm wondering if I need to pursue getting a copy of the background check like the law says was suppose to happen? Would be nice to get a refund too.