Concealed Handgun Permit

Concealed Handgun Permit

General Information

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is pleased to provide you with the following information in order to assist you with the Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) application process. On this page you will find the following information to guide you: application, information packet, required fees, procedures and guidelines for the program. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Concealed Handgun Program complies with Colorado Revised Statutes regarding concealed handgun permits. (Colorado Revised Statutes 18-12-203 through 18-12-207)

CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays.  In the event of inclement weather, please call 719-520-7249.

Please call 719-520-7249 to schedule an appointment.  Please have your proof of training available for verification when calling to schedule your appointment.  

  • The completed unsigned two page application.  If the application is not fully completed, it cannot be processed.
  • Valid Colorado Drivers License or State ID with full legal name and current El Paso County address.
  • $135.00 payable by CASH (exact change REQUIRED, the Sheriff's Office cannot make change), DEBIT/CREDIT CARD with 2.39% bank fee or $2.00 or whichever is greater, PERSONAL CHECK, MONEY ORDER, or CASHIER’S CHECK; non-cash payments are made payable to E.P.S.O.  This includes the fee for the background, fingerprint check (CBI Cost) and the processing fee for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
  • Proof of firearms training. *See below for firearms training requirements


Your initial appointment will take approximately 20 minutes. At that time, your application will be reviewed, a photo and signature will be obtained, fees will be collected, and your fingerprints will be taken.

 

RENEWAL INFORMATION FOR CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITS

Pursuant to C.R.S. 18-12-211 (1) (a) a permit may be renewed within 120 days prior to the expiration date.

Courtesy renewal reminder notices are typically mailed approximately 120 days prior to the permit expiration date. Please note that no permit will be renewed more than four months ahead of its expiration date, nor six months or more after its expiration date.  

The following three items are required to renew your El Paso County Concealed Handgun Permit:    

  1. Completed, signed, and notarized RENEWAL application
  2. COLOR copy (front and back) of your valid Colorado Driver’s License with your full legal name AND current El Paso County address
  3. A $63.00 PERSONAL CHECK, MONEY ORDER or CASHIER’s CHECK made payable to E.P.S.O.

Please return the above listed items by mail or in person to: 

El Paso County Sheriff's Office
Attn: CHP
27. E. Vermijo Ave.  Colorado Springs, CO 80903

  • Additional firearms training is NOT required for the renewal process
  • The renewal process can take up to 90 days to complete. Concealed Handgun Permits will be mailed to your listed El Paso County address.
  • If you would like to pay for your renewal by credit card, please call 719-520-7119 to make an appointment.

OUT OF COUNTY RENEWALS (Renewing from another Colorado County)

All Out of County Renewals will require an in-person appointment.
Please contact us at 719-520-7119 to schedule an appointment to renew
in El Paso County.

You will need the following documents:

  • Completed, signed, and notarized renewal application.
  • Front and back color copy of your valid Colorado Driver’s
    License with your full legal name and current El Paso County address.
  • Front and back color copy of your current county’s Concealed
    Handgun Permit.
  • A $63.00 personal check, money order, or cashier's check made
    payable to E.P.S.O.

Pursuant to HB 14-1166, which was signed into effect on March 14, 2014, by the Governor; if you no longer reside in El Paso County when it comes time to renew your Concealed Handgun Permit, you will need to contact the county in which you live to renew your permit.

An applicant must meet the following criteria:
  • Be 21 years of age or older at the time of the application
  • Be a resident of El Paso County (active military stationed in El Paso County qualify as   residents with a Military ID and PCS Orders)
  • Provide a valid Colorado Driver's License or Colorado ID or a Military ID and PCS orders
  • Submit proof of firearms training within the last ten years
  • Successfully complete a background investigation
Firearms Training Requirements

The applicant must submit with the application the original certificate or a photocopy of the certificate with the instructors original signature, affidavit, or other document from the instructor, school, club, business, organization, or group that conducted or taught the course or class, attesting to the successful completion of the training.  All documentation must have been obtained within the 10 years preceding submittal of the application.

The applicant demonstrates competence with a handgun by submitting any of the following:

  • Evidence of experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competitions or current military service;
  • Evidence that, at the time the application is submitted, the applicant is a certified instructor;
  • Proof of honorable discharge from a branch of the United States Armed Forces within the three years preceding submittal of the application;
  • Proof of honorable discharge from a branch of the United States Armed Forces that reflects pistol qualifications obtained within the ten years preceding submittal of the application;
  • A certificate showing retirement from a Colorado law enforcement agency that reflects pistol qualifications obtained within the ten years preceding submittal of the application;
  •  A training certificate from a handgun training class obtained within the ten years preceding submittal of the application. The applicant shall submit the original training certificate or a photocopy thereof that includes the original signature of the class instructor. To the extent permitted by section 18-12-202 (5), in obtaining a training certificate from a handgun training class, the applicant shall have discretion in selecting which handgun training class to complete.  Online courses and Hunters Education certificates are not acceptable.
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Contact Information
Phone
(719) 520-7249
Fax
(719) 471-1461
Address

El Paso County Sheriff's Office
Concealed Handgun Program
27 East Vermijo Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Resources

Concealed Handgun Permit Information Packet

Download this packet to learn more about the Concealed Handgun Permit in El Paso County as well as to review the Colorado state laws.

Change of Address / Lost Permit

Download and fill out this form if you have changed your address or lost your permit.

You may email the completed form to [email protected], or drop off/mail the form to,

27 E. Vermijo Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Legal Name Change Information

If your legal name has changed, please call 719-520-7249 to schedule an appointment to update your name on your Concealed Handgun permit.

Please bring the following items to your name change appointment for your El Paso County Concealed Handgun Permit:

  • Your updated Colorado Driver’s License.
  • Your marriage license, divorce decree, or other name change document.
  • A completed Change of Address form.

Alien Supplementary Questionaire

To download this form click here.

Commonly Asked Questions - Pamphlet

This pamphlet will address the most commonly asked questions for the concealed handgun permit process.

Information on HR218

Download this document for additional information on HR218.

HR218 Application

Download this form to complete your HR218 application.

HR218 Range Dates

Starting June 7th, 2021, applicants may qualify at the Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex the 1st Monday of every month. 

If the 1st Monday of the month is a Federal holiday, the range date will be moved to the 2nd Monday of that month. 

Range Directions

In order to renew your HR218 permit, you will need to qualify at the Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex (C.M.S.C.)

Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex:
7796 Route 1, Fort Carson, CO 80913.

Directions are: Ft. Carson Gate 20 & Highway 16 – From I-25 take Exit 132B, entrance is located on the south side of Highway 16 about 50 yards before Gate 20.  Follow the road around to the complex, the E.P.S.O. Range Office is located in the “H.D. Bradley Training Facility” (grey modular building) directly in front of Range 1.

FAQ

How long is the permit good for?

Pursuant to C.R.S. 18-12-204 (1) (b) a permit is valid for a five year period after the date of issuance. However, if you move out of the State of Colorado, you must complete a change of address form and turn in your permit to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office as the permit will become invalid once you no longer reside within the state. Failure to notify of any change of address is a Class 1 Petty Offense.

How much does a new Concealed Handgun Permit cost?

$135.00 payable by CASH (exact change required), PERSONAL CHECK, MONEY ORDER, or CASHIER’S CHECK; non-cash payments are made payable to E.P.S.O. We are now accepting credit/debit cards in CHP for NEW permits ONLY (these are people who have scheduled appointments in the office). This includes the $52.50 Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) fee for the background and fingerprint check and a $82.50 processing fee for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. NO ONE IS EXEMPT FROM FINGERPRINTING OR FEES, NO EXCEPTIONS.

What if I move?

Within 30 days after a permittee changes the address specified on his or her permit, the permit holder shall notify the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, in writing, of the change of address.  A change of address form is located on the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office website.  Failure to notify the Sheriff’s Office is a class 1 petty offense.

What happens if my permit is lost or stolen or destroyed?

A permit holder must notify the issuing Sheriff's Office, in writing, within three business days of loss, theft or destruction of a Concealed Handgun Permit. The form is located on the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office website.  Failure to notify the Sheriff’s Office is a class 1 petty offense.

Do we have reciprocity with other states?

Reciprocity of Concealed Handgun Permits is for travel only.

Colorado will recognize a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun that was issued in a reciprocal state IF the permit was issued to a resident of the state that issued the permit. The permit holder must have a valid driver’s license or identification card issued from the same state that issued the permit. The permit holder must be 21 years of age or older.  When you become a resident of the state of Colorado, you must apply for a Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit. Your valid permit issued from a reciprocal state will only be recognized for 90 days after the date your valid Colorado driver’s license or identification card was issued.

Office of the Sheriff

27 East Vermijo Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
United States

719-520-7100 / 719-390-5555 (after hours)

El Paso County Jail

2739 East Las Vegas Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
United States

719-390-2000