Concealed Handgun Permit

Effective July 1, 2025, CHP applicants must submit a training certificate from a Verified Instructor approved under HB 1174.


New Requirements for Concealed Handgun Permits


HB 24-1174 Is In Effect As Of July 1, 2025

Beginning July 1st, 2025 - Colorado House Bill 24-1174 requires that any person applying for a Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit (including renewals) must present a Certificate of Firearms training obtained by a Verified Concealed Handgun Permit Instructor after demonstrating competence with a handgun.

We accept training certificates earned in other Colorado counties, provided that a verified instructor teaches them and that instructor appears on that county’s website.


Pitkin County Verified Instructors

Bart Chandler, Shooting With Bart | 970.948.6172


New Applications

  • Applications received on or after July 1, 2025, are subject to new training requirements - there is no grace period:
  • Must have a proof of training certificate from a verified Colorado Instructor dated within one year of the application appointment date.


Renewal Applications

  • Renewal applications received on or after July 1, 2025, are subject to new training requirements – there is no grace period.
  • Renewals must include a proof of training certificate from a verified Colorado Instructor dated within 6 months of the renewal application receipt date
  • Expired permits have a 6-month grace period in which to renew.
  • Renewal applications may be submitted no more than 120 days prior to the expiration date.

If you are interested in applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office, please read the following instructions carefully.

Application

You may obtain a Concealed Handgun Permit Application in one of the following ways:

Online

Over the Phone

  • Call 970-920-5300 and request that an application be mailed to you.

Schedule An Appointment Below

  • Appointment required.  We can not accommodate walk-ins.  

HB24-1174 Verified CHP Firearms Instructor Program

The Pitkin County Sheriff's Office is pleased to provide you with the following information regarding our Verified Firearms Instructor Program: 

Our program complies with HB24-1174 and Colorado Revised Statutes 18-12-201 through 18-12-207

Required Items For Your Appointment

Please bring the following to the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office

  • Your completed Concealed Handgun Permit application. The application will be notarized at that time.
  • A copy of the training certificate received for a handgun training course. Copy or certificate must have original signatures.
  • Credit Card (preferred), check, or exact cash for $152.50, made payable to "Pitkin County Sheriff's Office" for the processing fees.
  • Proof of Pitkin County residency. Example: Colorado Driver's License with current Pitkin County address. 

Your fingerprints and photograph will be taken during your appointment at the Sheriff's Office.

Renewals

Your Concealed Handgun Permit is valid for 5 years. Within 120 days of your expiration date you can renew your permit through our office.

Please bring the following to the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office
  • Your completed Concealed Handgun Permit application. The application will be notarized at that time.
  • Renewal Affidavit
  • Check, exact cash, or credit card for $63.00, made payable to "Pitkin County Sheriff's Office" for the processing fees.
  • Proof of Pitkin County residency. Example: Colorado Driver's License with current Pitkin County address.

If you have any questions, please call 970-920-5300.