New Concealed Handgun Permits
Find information on applying for a new concealed handgun permit in Adams County, including requirements, scheduling, fees, and FAQs.
What Is a Concealed Handgun Permit?
A Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) allows individuals to legally carry a concealed handgun in Colorado. Learn about eligibility, application requirements, and how to complete the process.
Schedule an Appointment
All new applicants must schedule an in-person appointment—walk-ins are not accepted.
New applicants may choose from the following time slots:
- Morning Sessions:
- 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
- 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
- Afternoon Sessions:
- 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Applicants may arrive at any time within their selected session window.
Use our online scheduling system below to choose a convenient date and time for your concealed handgun permit appointment. Be sure to review the required documents and fee information before booking.
Required Documentation
Please provide ORIGINAL documents:
- Completed but unsigned application
- Your current Colorado driver’s license or Identification Card (ID)*
- Any additional documents that reflect name changes, etc.
- DD214 or proof of military service for a discount
- New Application fee (See Fees section on this page)
- Original training certificate
*If your current address is not reflected on your Colorado Driver’s License or ID, documentation (e.g., utility bill) is required to prove your residency in the county.
CHP Fee Information
All new applicants must pay the fee at the time of their appointment. We offer multiple payment methods for your convenience.
Standard Fee
- New Permit: $152.50
Military Discount
- $50 off the total fee with valid proof of military service.
Payment Methods
Each applicant must pay individually. Accepted forms of payment include:
- Cash
- Checks and Money Orders (Payable to Adams County Sheriff’s Office or ACSO)
- Credit Cards (Additional processing fee applies)
Forms and Links
Find important information and links to forms here. Please read the FAQs below before scheduling your appointment.
Address Change Form/Name Change/Lost & Stolen
If you need to change your address, name, or report a lost or stolen firearm, use this form.
Concealed Handgun Permit Reciprocity
Find out if your out of state permit has a reciprocal agreement with the State of Colorado.
New Permit
Download the Application Form for a New Concealed Handgun Permit.
Resident Alien Supplementary Questionnaire
If you answered “yes” to question 14 on the Application Form for a New Concealed Handgun Permit you must complete the Resident Alien Supplementary Questionnaire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the concealed handgun permit process.
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.
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.
Yes. Fill out the change of address form and email it to CHP@adamssheriffco.gov.
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.
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.
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@adamssheriffco.gov.
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.
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.
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.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old, a legal resident of Colorado, and not prohibited by law from possessing a firearm.
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.
Contact Our CHP Unit
Have questions or need assistance? Contact our team for more information on concealed handgun permits.