Instructors, sheriffs warn: New concealed carry law causes confusion, long lines statewide
By Danielle Kreutter | Denver7
DENVER — New requirements to obtain a concealed carry permit in Colorado took effect on Tuesday.
Under House Bill 24-1174, applicants must complete eight hours of in-person training and education on things like safe storage and handling of weapons. There is also now a live fire training requirement.
One day into the new requirements, some Colorado sheriff's offices and concealed carry instructors are reporting struggles.
"We follow the letter of the law. We do cover what is required under the state requirements," said Issac Chase, co-founder of Guns for Everyone, a Colorado-based company that offers free concealed carry courses.
Chase told Denver7 they received an increase in people seeking permits in the months before the new require...