While moving personal property, including a weapon, from an old residence to a new residence. There are some forests or districts which have additional restrictions which further limit discharging a weapon. It is advisable that you check with the authorities in the areas you will be visiting. In order to transport weapons through the National Parks they must be dismantled and carried in the trunk of the vehicle. Persons transporting firearms in a gun rack will be stopped and required to dismantle the weapon.
Loaded weapons are subject to confiscation by park authorities.
It is unlawful to carry or discharge a weapon in Colorado State Parks, except in designated hunting areas and shooting ranges, or by law enforcement officers on official duty. Pepper mace was developed by big game officials in Montana and has been proven effective against bears. This information has been provided for you in the interest of safety by the Colorado State Patrol in cooperation with the Denver Police Department, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and Colorado State Parks and Recreation.