Open carrying in Colorado, Where to?

[Grim2.0]

Since a lot of you on here like/love your guns, and I am sure most of you have your CCW, for those who don't know in Colorado we have a very open availability to OPEN carry with the exception of Denver where it is illegal to open carry. What I have noticed is that I have never seen anyone exercise their right to open carry and I do not live in Denver. It's hard to say who exercises there CCW as I cannot see it, but one thing I have heard from most officers is they actually encourage open carry as it helps limit crime. I have been exercising my right to open carry more and more, so I will be compiling a list of businesses on here for those who are interested and may want to exercise their rights as well. None of these locations will be in Denver because as I stated it is illegal to open carry in Denver. These businesses do not have a no firearms sign posted on their door, nor have I had any issues with people making a big deal about it or panicking at the sight of a firearm.

if you have something to Add throw it up here and I will add it to the list, I'd like to keep this updated for those who genuinely want to open carry without the fear of being judged as if they were soe sort of vigilante out to shoot someone, which I believe is a key factor in why people don't exercise this right as the general public has developed this overwhelming fear of guns.


1. Almost every 7-11 in Parker has no issues.
2. The Alamo Brewery and movie theatre in Littleton off Sante Fe (keep in mind it is not illegal to carry into a facility that serves alcohol it is illegal to be under the influence of alcohol and carry)
3. King Soopers in Parker off Lincoln Ave
4. Walmart in Parker off Main Street
5. Walmart in Centennial off araphaoe road
6. Sonic drive in off Lincoln ave and Jordan road
7. Harbor freight tool in aurora off Alemeda ave
8. Wendy's in centennial off Arapaho and Potomac
9. Fuzzy's taco shop in Arvada
10. Jim n nicks barbecue at Southlands mall in Aurora
11. Enchanted Grounds off S. Colorado in Highlands

[j0ker]

Grim I have been seeing 5 or 6 different men open carrying around Longmont. Oddly enough, most of them were at King Supers. At first, for me, I was a little freaked cause one looked like he was 18. But I am all for it.

[Grim2.0]

Colorado state law is 18 or older can open carry, glad to hear people are doing it.

[Wrider]

I see it somewhat regularly here in the springs.

[Half LLive]

I open carry sometimes. Also if you see this soon, there is an Open Carry BBQ at Franktown Firearms in Franktown today.

[Ezzzzy1]

I'd like to keep this updated for those who genuinely want to open carry without the fear of being judged as if they were soe sort of vigilante out to shoot someone

Oh, you will get judged make no mistake about that.

[Grim2.0]

Oh, you will get judged make no mistake about that.

Yes but depending on where you are that judgment can be negative or positive, the purpose of this is to show where possible positive judgment is placed.

[rforsythe]

Saw a couple of guys from Centennial Gun Club carrying in the Wendy's near there off Arapahoe/Potomac. They got some looks from the crowd (I was just trying to figure out if they were popo, until I saw the shirt logos), but the only actual comments I heard were positive and/or inquisitive about the guy's holster, etc.

I think their general appearance as guys in polo shirts (i.e. professionals at something) went a long way. If you walk around looking like a scuzzbag while you're strapping, perceptions will change rapidly. It isn't just that you have a gun, it's how you look overall when you have it.

[Grim2.0]

Saw a couple of guys from Centennial Gun Club carrying in the Wendy's near there off Arapahoe/Potomac. They got some looks from the crowd (I was just trying to figure out if they were popo, until I saw the shirt logos), but the only actual comments I heard were positive and/or inquisitive about the guy's holster, etc.

I think their general appearance as guys in polo shirts (i.e. professionals at something) went a long way. If you walk around looking like a scuzzbag while you're strapping, perceptions will change rapidly. It isn't just that you have a gun, it's how you look overall when you have it.

I completely agree, the wife and I weren't sure if open carrying in a movie theatre was going to be a great idea for obviously reasons, but I was wearing a polo shirt and slacks, and it was in a nicer part of town. So by the time the movie was over and we were leaving we both agreed most people may have thought I was an off duty officer or something.

[JKOL]

I haven't open carried at Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Arvada, but I have seen others open carry with no issue.

[Drama2]

The entire town of Pueblo open carries. On their bikes, gas stations, even the little kids come walking around with their plastic guns.

[Peanut_EOD]

I see it quite often, various places.

[#1Townie]

Guns are bad mmmkay.

[j0ker]

Guns are bad mmmkay.

Just so you know, I hate your sig. Bring that woman back in the picture.

[Grant H.]

Be careful with movie theaters.

Most have signs up stating that they do not want guns on site.

[Grim2.0]

Be careful with movie theaters.

Most have signs up stating that they do not want guns on site.

That is the point of this thread, to notify those who want to know what places allow open carry, but yes you are supposed to check the door if there is a sticker or decal stating no firearms you must comply or you will be trespassing.

I imagine most theaters in aurora have this sign but i have not seen one yet in Parker, Centennial, or Littleton. the above list is just where either I have open carried, someone on here has, or someone on here has seen someone.

[Grant H.]

All AMC theaters have them posted.

They are usually some tiny little piece of crap that is not easily spotted.

However, legally, that counts as posted.

[Grim2.0]

All AMC theaters have them posted.

They are usually some tiny little piece of crap that is not easily spotted.

However, legally, that counts as posted.

Well that is when CCW comes in handy, those little stickers/decals do not justify as a law. You can LEGALLY CCW into a business that has that sticker unless by law:


(2) A permit issued pursuant to this part 2 does not authorize a person to carry a concealed handgun into a place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by federal law. Page 18-senate bill 03-024(3) A permit issued pursuant to this part 2 does not authorize a person to carry a concealed handgun onto the real property, or into any improvements erected thereon, of a public elementary, middle, junior high, or high school; except that: (a) A permittee may have a handgun on the real property of the public school so long as the handgun remains in his or her vehicle and, if the permittee is not in the vehicle, the handgun is in a compartment within the vehicle and the vehicle is locked. (b) A permittee who is employed or retained by contract by a school district as a school security officer may carry a concealed handgun onto the real property, or into any improvement erected thereon, of a public elementary, middle, junior high, or high school while the permittee is on duty. (c) A permittee may carry a concealed handgun on undeveloped real property owned by a school district that is used for hunting or other shooting sports.
(4) A permit issued pursuant to this part 2 does not authorize a person to carry a concealed handgun into a public building at which: (a) Security personnel and electronic weapons screening devices are permanently in place at each entrance to the building; (b) Security personnel electronically screen each person who enters the building to determine whether the person is carrying a weapon of any kind; and (c) Security personnel require each person who is carrying a weapon of any kind to leave the weapon in possession of security personnel while the person is in the building.
(5) nothing in this part 2 shall be construed to limit, restrict, or prohibit in any manner the existing rights of a private property owner, private tenant, private employer, or private business entity.
(6) the provisions of this section apply to temporary emergency permits issued pursuant to section 18-12-209.


You can CCW into an AMC theater as long as none of those posted above apply, they can only tell you to leave if they see the firearm in which case it then becomes an open carry and you are trespassing at that point.

[Generic]

Enchanted Grounds off S. Colorado in Highlands allows OC. That's how I first met one of the guys in my gaming group, I noticed he was carrying a Springfield XD similar to my XDm

[#1Townie]

Just so you know, I hate your sig. Bring that woman back in the picture.

I do what I want.

[Ezzzzy1]

Can someone tell me the purpose of knowing where you can open carry? I am just having a hard time understanding. Like you have 5 places to go and you open carry 3 of them but leave it in the car the other two?

Im just thinking that choosing to protect yourself or others by carrying a gun is a 100% of the time kinda thing. Not a Monday at two spots that I go, then again on Wednesday to four places that I go.

Just curious because I have always wondered someones thought process.

[Generic]

Can someone tell me the purpose of knowing where you can open carry? I am just having a hard time understanding. Like you have 5 places to go and you open carry 3 of them but leave it in the car the other two?

Im just thinking that choosing to protect yourself or others by carrying a gun is a 100% of the time kinda thing. Not a Monday at two spots that I go, then again on Wednesday to four places that I go.

Just curious because I have always wondered someones thought process.

Plan your trip according to the business that support your ideals, giving them your money and don't patronize the ones that don't.

[ghettodub]

Plan your trip according to the business that support your ideals, giving them your money and don't patronize the ones that don't.

Yep, that's pretty similar to how I am. I really don't like to open carry, unless it's when I'm in a more rural area, in the mountains, etc. In the city, people get too weird, so I'd rather keep my business private and they don't need to know I'm carrying at all.

But, like the quote above, when I discover a place that doesn't allow carrying (open or CCW), they no longer receive my business. Buffalo Wild Wings is a good example of that. They will never see a penny of my money.

[Grim2.0]

Can someone tell me the purpose of knowing where you can open carry? I am just having a hard time understanding. Like you have 5 places to go and you open carry 3 of them but leave it in the car the other two?

Im just thinking that choosing to protect yourself or others by carrying a gun is a 100% of the time kinda thing. Not a Monday at two spots that I go, then again on Wednesday to four places that I go.

Just curious because I have always wondered someones thought process.

Using what you just said as an example, if you were running errands, and had 5 places to go and the first three accept it but the last two don't it is inconvenient to find out once you get to the door you have to turn around go back to your car and place your firearm back in your vehicle. If you already know then you already know.

As well as others said: those who do not allow us to exercise our rights don't get my business so it is even more inconvenient to have to go somewhere else to accomplish said errand. Yes its a choice to think this way and act on it but it is my given right to do so. If I already know the business does not have an issue then i am good to go, if i already know they are not ok with it then i don't go there.

I don't carry usually during the week but i tend to quite often on the weekends. I have been approached by a few sheriffs thanking me and one or two people some with positive remarks some with negative remarks.