Can you carry in Colorado with an Illinois permit?
No, not with this permit.
Colorado does not honor Illinois concealed carry permits, and Colorado requires a permit to carry concealed. Carrying on your Illinois permit there is not lawful.
Colorado entry reviewed May 17, 2026. For planning, not legal advice. Confirm with official sources before you travel.
Colorado carry rules at a glance
Constitutional carry
No
Duty to inform
No
Magazine limit
15 rounds
Minimum carry age
21+
Permits honored here
33 states
Issue model
Shall issue
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Going the other way? Illinois does not honor Colorado permits. See Colorado to Illinois.
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