The Code of Colorado Springs: Comprising Article XX of the Constitution of the State of Colorado, the Charter, Amendments Thereto, and General Ordinances of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado 274-75 (Frank Exline ed., 1914)
Abstract
Prohibited the concealed carry of any pistol, revolver, Bowie-knife, dirk, or other deadly weapon. Prohibited the display or flourish of any deadly weapon in a threatening or boisterous manner.
Summary
These Colorado Springs ordinances broadly prohibit firing firearms, setting off fireworks, or lighting bonfires within city limits, with limited exceptions (such as mayor-approved holidays, military use, or official duties). They also ban possession, use, or sale of certain explosive or projectile-based items, including toy pistols using caps, large firecrackers, and devices like slingshots, pea-shooters, or air guns. Violations carry fines ranging from small amounts up to $40, depending on the offense.
Law Text
§505. Use of Firearms and Explosives. (Sec. 241)* No person shall fire or discharge any cannon, gun, pistol or other firearms or set off, fire or explode any torpedo, firecracker, fireball, rocket or other fireworks whatsoever or make or kindle any bonfire, provided, however, that the mayor may by proclamation, suspend the operation of the provisions of this section in whole or in part on the 4th day of July or on any other day of public rejoicing; and provided, further, that the discharge of firearms by the members of any military company when on parade and in accordance with the command of the commanding officer, or by any city officer or other person in the discharge of any regular duty, or necessary or lawful act, the same being done in a proper and careful manner, shall not be deemed a violation hereof. [Ord. No. 730, passed Apr. 3, 1907.]* §506. Toy Pistols. Cannon Firecrackers. (Sec. 1) It shall be unlawful for any person within the corporate limits of the city of Colorado Springs, to have in possession, use, sell or give away any instrument, toy or weapon commonly known as a toy pistol, using fulminate paper caps or copper shelled blank cartridges, or to have in possession, use, sell or give away any explosive bombs known as cannon firecrackers. §507. Penalty. (Sec. 2) Every person convicted of a violation of this ordinance shall be fined not less than ten dollars nor more than forty dollars for each offense. [Ord. No. 673, passed June 27, 1904.] §508. Toy Weapons. (Sec. 1) It shall be unlawful for any person within the corporate limits of the city of Colorado Springs to have in possession, or to make, use, sell or offer for sale any instrument, toy or weapon commonly known as a pea-shooter, sling or beany, made for the purpose of throwing projectiles by means of elastic rubber, cords or bands, or other India rubber parts, or by means of springs or any air-gun, whether such instrument is called by any name above set forth, or by any other name. §509. Penalty. (Sec. 2) Every person convicted of a violation of this ordinance shall be fined in a sum not less than one dollar, nor more than twenty dollars for each offense.
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Categories
BRANDISHING, CARRY - CONCEALED, TRANSFER, DISCHARGE