New Concealed Handgun Permits

Applicants must be at least 21 years old, a legal resident of Colorado, and not prohibited by law from possessing a firearm.

Applicants must have completed a certified handgun training course within the last (1) year by a verified instructor.

Incomplete submissions may result in delayed processing or appointment rescheduling.

Only if you plan to carry a handgun on your person, hidden from the view of others when out of your car, home, or business.

Currently there is high citizen demand for application appointments. There may be a wait of 120 days or more for an open application appointment. Once submitted, the maximum time by law is 90 days. The Team issues most permits within 60 to 90 days after application.

You can cancel or change your appointment through the link in the confirmation email you will receive after booking an appointment or through the link in the reminder email you will receive 48 hours before your appointment. You can also call the CHP team at (303) 655-3210 to cancel your appointment.

No. Failure to show is NOT the same as cancelling. If you fail to show for your appointment, you must schedule another session in the online calendar. We urge you to keep your scheduled appointment if at all possible.

Fill out the Name Change form. Bring it in with name change documentation (i.e. marriage certificate; court order, etc.) as well as your valid driver’s license issued in your new name.

No. You will need to provide an address change form with a note in the comments section of the form that you have not received your permit yet and email to CHP@adamscountyco.gov.

Yes. Fill out the change of address form and email it to CHP@adamscountyco.gov.

We will not notify you. You may renew up to 120 days before and up to 180 days after your permit expires. If you renew your permit within 180 days after it has expired, there is a $15 late fee, per Colorado Revised Statute 18-12-211. After the 180-day period, the permit is considered permanently expired and may not be renewed.

If you no longer reside in Adams County you must renew in the County of your current residence or provide documentation that you own property in Adams County.

Bring it to the Sheriff’s Office HQ in Brighton for replacement, free of charge.

Report it stolen to the law enforcement agency where it was last seen. Bring the completed report, valid picture ID such as drivers license or passport, and $15 to the Sheriff’s Office HQ in Brighton. We will have you complete a Permit Lost or Destroyed form, receive your payment and replace your permit.