In Weld, Morgan and Logan County, citizens are able to possess a firearm and carry them concealed on their person if they obtain a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit (CCW). The authors of the CCW law do not allow certain people to get a permit, however. This includes those with substance abuse issues related to alcohol or drugs. If you have had substance abuse issues in the past and have been denied a CCW, don’t hesitate to contact one of our experienced gun rights lawyers. We firmly believe in your right to bear arms, and will fight for you to exercise that right.
Why You Were Denied a CCW
One of the questions the Sheriff in Weld, Morgan or Logan County must answer, is if you (the applicant), have “chronically and habitually” used “alcoholic beverages to the extent” that your “normal faculties are impaired.” If the answer is yes, the Sheriff will deny your CCW. You may be wondering how “chronic and habitual alcohol abuse” is defined. Under Colorado statute 18-12-202, “chronically and habitually” and “normal faculties impaired” is determined by looking at whether or not you have ever been committed as an alcoholic, whether or not you have had two or more alcohol related convictions (such as a DUI) in the past ten years, or if your have had your license revoked related to a misdemeanor alcohol-related offense. To put it simply, if you have had over 2 DUI convictions in Weld, Washington, or El Paso County within ten years of submitting your application for a concealed carry permit, you will be denied. Don’t lose heart, however. Our criminal defense attorneys have been fighting for the gun rights of citizens in Greeley, Johnstown and Windsor for over 25 years. Contact us for a free consultation to determine how to obtain your CCW.
What You Can Do and Why You Need a CCW Lawyer
If you have been denied a permit because you have been committed as an alcoholic at some point in your life, you are often able to prove to the Sheriff that you aren’t an habitual or chronic alcohol abuser by providing a signed affidavit from a professional addiction counselor which states that you have been evaluated and determined to be a recovering alcoholic. You must have refrained from using alcohol for a minimum of three years.
If you have been denied a permit and are going to resubmit your application to the Sheriff for reconsideration for a CCW, it is wise to work with an experienced lawyer who can help you draft a letter which explains your character and proves your ability to obtain a CCW. If decide to go through judicial review, our lawyers are a priceless asset in the courtroom. We know courtroom procedures, and we know what a judge is looking for. Don’t work alone to obtain your CCW – contact us to fight by your side for your constitutional right to bear arms.
If you or a loved one has been denied a CCW in Greeley, Wellington or Dacono, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an expert concealed carry lawyer at the O’Malley Law Office for a FREE consultation at 970-616-6009, or submit the “Get Help Now” form. Together, we can protect your future.
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Related Links:
- Visit the Weld County Sheriff Department website for concealed carry permit information
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